City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Surabaya vs Turin — 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.
Turin
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 36.6 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Turin.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Turin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $437 | $499 | $62 |
| Groceries | $343 | $176 | +$167 |
| Dining Out | $54 | $118 | $64 |
| Transportation | $20 | $20 | $0 |
| Utilities | $79 | $113 | $34 |
| Other / Misc | $67 | $74 | $7 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,000
per month
Turin equivalent
$2,652
per month
You'd need $2,652/mo in Turin 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 Turin on $1,000/month?
In Turin, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $499 rent, $176 groceries, $118 dining.
Is Surabaya or Turin cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Turin 36.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Turin?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$2,652/mo in Turin using COL adjustment.