City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,186 | $2,417 | $231 |
| Groceries | $1,717 | $1,052 | +$665 |
| Dining Out | $271 | $357 | $86 |
| Transportation | $102 | $211 | $109 |
| Utilities | $395 | $600 | $205 |
| Other / Misc | $329 | $363 | $34 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$5,000
per month
Tokyo equivalent
$15,036
per month
You'd need $15,036/mo in Tokyo 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 Tokyo on $5,000/month?
In Tokyo, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,417 rent, $1,052 groceries, $357 dining.
Is Surabaya or Tokyo cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Tokyo 41.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Tokyo?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$15,036/mo in Tokyo using COL adjustment.