City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $1,162 | $287 |
| Groceries | $687 | $304 | +$383 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $183 | $75 |
| Transportation | $41 | $84 | $43 |
| Utilities | $158 | $92 | +$66 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $175 | $44 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$7,391
per month
You'd need $7,391/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $2,000/month?
In Stockholm, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,162 rent, $304 groceries, $183 dining.
Is Surabaya or Stockholm cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Stockholm?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$7,391/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.