City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Tokyo vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,450 | $1,312 | +$138 |
| Groceries | $631 | $1,030 | $399 |
| Dining Out | $214 | $163 | +$51 |
| Transportation | $127 | $61 | +$66 |
| Utilities | $360 | $237 | +$123 |
| Other / Misc | $218 | $197 | +$21 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$998
per month
Only $998/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Tokyo — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $3,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,450 to rent, $631 to groceries, $214 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $3,000/month?
In Surabaya, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,312 rent, $1,030 groceries, $163 dining.
Is Tokyo or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$998/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.