City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Surabaya vs Tokyo — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Tokyo
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Tokyo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $437 | $483 | $46 |
| Groceries | $343 | $210 | +$133 |
| Dining Out | $54 | $71 | $17 |
| Transportation | $20 | $42 | $22 |
| Utilities | $79 | $120 | $41 |
| Other / Misc | $67 | $74 | $7 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,000
per month
Tokyo equivalent
$3,007
per month
You'd need $3,007/mo in Tokyo to match $1,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$437 to rent, $343 to groceries, $54 to dining.
Can I live in Tokyo on $1,000/month?
In Tokyo, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $483 rent, $210 groceries, $71 dining.
Is Surabaya or Tokyo cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Tokyo 41.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Tokyo?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$3,007/mo in Tokyo using COL adjustment.