City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Surabaya vs Osaka — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Osaka
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 28.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Osaka.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Osaka | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $656 | $620 | +$36 |
| Groceries | $515 | $377 | +$138 |
| Dining Out | $81 | $119 | $38 |
| Transportation | $31 | $76 | $45 |
| Utilities | $119 | $215 | $96 |
| Other / Misc | $98 | $93 | +$5 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,500
per month
Osaka equivalent
$3,141
per month
You'd need $3,141/mo in Osaka to match $1,500/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,500/month?
Living in Surabaya on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$656 to rent, $515 to groceries, $81 to dining.
Can I live in Osaka on $1,500/month?
In Osaka, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $620 rent, $377 groceries, $119 dining.
Is Surabaya or Osaka cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Osaka 28.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Surabaya worth in Osaka?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$3,141/mo in Osaka using COL adjustment.