City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Osaka
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 28.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Osaka.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Osaka | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,312 | $1,240 | +$72 |
| Groceries | $1,030 | $755 | +$275 |
| Dining Out | $163 | $237 | $74 |
| Transportation | $61 | $153 | $92 |
| Utilities | $237 | $430 | $193 |
| Other / Misc | $197 | $185 | +$12 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$3,000
per month
Osaka equivalent
$6,283
per month
You'd need $6,283/mo in Osaka 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 Osaka on $3,000/month?
In Osaka, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,240 rent, $755 groceries, $237 dining.
Is Surabaya or Osaka cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Osaka 28.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Osaka?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$6,283/mo in Osaka using COL adjustment.