City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Madrid
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 42.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Madrid.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Madrid | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,312 | $1,712 | $400 |
| Groceries | $1,030 | $451 | +$579 |
| Dining Out | $163 | $309 | $146 |
| Transportation | $61 | $56 | +$5 |
| Utilities | $237 | $214 | +$23 |
| Other / Misc | $197 | $258 | $61 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$3,000
per month
Madrid equivalent
$9,239
per month
You'd need $9,239/mo in Madrid 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 Madrid on $3,000/month?
In Madrid, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,712 rent, $451 groceries, $309 dining.
Is Surabaya or Madrid cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Madrid 42.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Madrid?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$9,239/mo in Madrid using COL adjustment.