City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Tokyo vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Moderate
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Tokyo.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $967 | $875 | +$92 |
| Groceries | $421 | $687 | $266 |
| Dining Out | $143 | $108 | +$35 |
| Transportation | $84 | $41 | +$43 |
| Utilities | $240 | $158 | +$82 |
| Other / Misc | $145 | $131 | +$14 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$665
per month
Only $665/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Tokyo — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $2,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$967 to rent, $421 to groceries, $143 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
In Surabaya, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $875 rent, $687 groceries, $108 dining.
Is Tokyo or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$665/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.