City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Surabaya vs Madrid — 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.
Madrid
Moderate
COL+Rent: 42.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Madrid.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Madrid | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $1,141 | $266 |
| Groceries | $687 | $301 | +$386 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $206 | $98 |
| Transportation | $41 | $38 | +$3 |
| Utilities | $158 | $143 | +$15 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $171 | $40 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Madrid equivalent
$6,159
per month
You'd need $6,159/mo in Madrid 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 Madrid on $2,000/month?
In Madrid, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $1,141 rent, $301 groceries, $206 dining.
Is Surabaya or Madrid cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Madrid 42.5 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Madrid?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$6,159/mo in Madrid using COL adjustment.