City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Surabaya vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Lyon
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $991 | $116 |
| Groceries | $687 | $377 | +$310 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $223 | $115 |
| Transportation | $41 | $78 | $37 |
| Utilities | $158 | $181 | $23 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $150 | $19 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$5,841
per month
You'd need $5,841/mo in Lyon to match $2,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$875 to rent, $687 to groceries, $108 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $2,000/month?
In Lyon, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $991 rent, $377 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Surabaya or Lyon cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Lyon?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$5,841/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.