City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,186 | $2,479 | $293 |
| Groceries | $1,717 | $943 | +$774 |
| Dining Out | $271 | $558 | $287 |
| Transportation | $102 | $195 | $93 |
| Utilities | $395 | $453 | $58 |
| Other / Misc | $329 | $372 | $43 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$5,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$14,601
per month
You'd need $14,601/mo in Lyon to match $5,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $5,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,186 to rent, $1,717 to groceries, $271 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $5,000/month?
In Lyon, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,479 rent, $943 groceries, $558 dining.
Is Surabaya or Lyon cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Lyon?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$14,601/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.