City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Tokyo
Moderate
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Tokyo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $967 | $92 |
| Groceries | $687 | $421 | +$266 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $143 | $35 |
| Transportation | $41 | $84 | $43 |
| Utilities | $158 | $240 | $82 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $145 | $14 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Tokyo equivalent
$6,014
per month
You'd need $6,014/mo in Tokyo 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 Tokyo on $2,000/month?
In Tokyo, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $967 rent, $421 groceries, $143 dining.
Is Surabaya or Tokyo cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Tokyo 41.5 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Tokyo?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$6,014/mo in Tokyo using COL adjustment.