City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Surabaya vs Perth — 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.
Perth
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 55.7 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Perth.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Perth | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,186 | $2,859 | $673 |
| Groceries | $1,717 | $768 | +$949 |
| Dining Out | $271 | $492 | $221 |
| Transportation | $102 | $181 | $79 |
| Utilities | $395 | $272 | +$123 |
| Other / Misc | $329 | $428 | $99 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$5,000
per month
Perth equivalent
$20,181
per month
You'd need $20,181/mo in Perth 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 Perth on $5,000/month?
In Perth, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,859 rent, $768 groceries, $492 dining.
Is Surabaya or Perth cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Perth 55.7 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Perth?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$20,181/mo in Perth using COL adjustment.