City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Surabaya vs Stockholm — 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.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $656 | $872 | $216 |
| Groceries | $515 | $228 | +$287 |
| Dining Out | $81 | $137 | $56 |
| Transportation | $31 | $63 | $32 |
| Utilities | $119 | $69 | +$50 |
| Other / Misc | $98 | $131 | $33 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$5,543
per month
You'd need $5,543/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Surabaya or Stockholm cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Surabaya worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$5,543/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.