City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Surabaya vs Rome — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Rome
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Rome.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Rome | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $1,109 | $234 |
| Groceries | $687 | $301 | +$386 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $197 | $89 |
| Transportation | $41 | $34 | +$7 |
| Utilities | $158 | $193 | $35 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $166 | $35 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Rome equivalent
$7,043
per month
You'd need $7,043/mo in Rome to match $2,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$875 to rent, $687 to groceries, $108 to dining.
Can I live in Rome on $2,000/month?
In Rome, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,109 rent, $301 groceries, $197 dining.
Is Surabaya or Rome cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Rome 48.6 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Rome?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$7,043/mo in Rome using COL adjustment.