City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Surabaya vs Vienna — 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.
Vienna
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 55.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Vienna.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Vienna | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $1,013 | $138 |
| Groceries | $687 | $401 | +$286 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $198 | $90 |
| Transportation | $41 | $51 | $10 |
| Utilities | $158 | $185 | $27 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $152 | $21 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Vienna equivalent
$8,014
per month
You'd need $8,014/mo in Vienna 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 Vienna on $2,000/month?
In Vienna, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,013 rent, $401 groceries, $198 dining.
Is Surabaya or Vienna cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Vienna 55.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Vienna?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$8,014/mo in Vienna using COL adjustment.