City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Madrid
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 42.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Madrid.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Madrid | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,186 | $2,853 | $667 |
| Groceries | $1,717 | $752 | +$965 |
| Dining Out | $271 | $516 | $245 |
| Transportation | $102 | $94 | +$8 |
| Utilities | $395 | $357 | +$38 |
| Other / Misc | $329 | $428 | $99 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$5,000
per month
Madrid equivalent
$15,399
per month
You'd need $15,399/mo in Madrid 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 Madrid on $5,000/month?
In Madrid, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,853 rent, $752 groceries, $516 dining.
Is Surabaya or Madrid cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Madrid 42.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Madrid?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$15,399/mo in Madrid using COL adjustment.