City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Surabaya vs Wellington — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Wellington | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,312 | $1,661 | $349 |
| Groceries | $1,030 | $505 | +$525 |
| Dining Out | $163 | $270 | $107 |
| Transportation | $61 | $139 | $78 |
| Utilities | $237 | $176 | +$61 |
| Other / Misc | $197 | $249 | $52 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$3,000
per month
Wellington equivalent
$11,065
per month
You'd need $11,065/mo in Wellington to match $3,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $3,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,312 to rent, $1,030 to groceries, $163 to dining.
Can I live in Wellington on $3,000/month?
In Wellington, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,661 rent, $505 groceries, $270 dining.
Is Surabaya or Wellington cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Wellington 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Wellington?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$11,065/mo in Wellington using COL adjustment.