City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,186 | $2,905 | $719 |
| Groceries | $1,717 | $761 | +$956 |
| Dining Out | $271 | $458 | $187 |
| Transportation | $102 | $209 | $107 |
| Utilities | $395 | $231 | +$164 |
| Other / Misc | $329 | $436 | $107 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$5,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$18,478
per month
You'd need $18,478/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $5,000/month?
In Stockholm, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,905 rent, $761 groceries, $458 dining.
Is Surabaya or Stockholm cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Stockholm?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$18,478/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.