City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Surabaya vs London — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
London
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,312 | $1,812 | $500 |
| Groceries | $1,030 | $343 | +$687 |
| Dining Out | $163 | $273 | $110 |
| Transportation | $61 | $92 | $31 |
| Utilities | $237 | $209 | +$28 |
| Other / Misc | $197 | $271 | $74 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$3,000
per month
London equivalent
$15,848
per month
You'd need $15,848/mo in London to match $3,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $3,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,312 to rent, $1,030 to groceries, $163 to dining.
Can I live in London on $3,000/month?
In London, $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,812 rent, $343 groceries, $273 dining.
Is Surabaya or London cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Surabaya worth in London?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$15,848/mo in London using COL adjustment.