City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,417 | $2,186 | +$231 |
| Groceries | $1,052 | $1,717 | $665 |
| Dining Out | $357 | $271 | +$86 |
| Transportation | $211 | $102 | +$109 |
| Utilities | $600 | $395 | +$205 |
| Other / Misc | $363 | $329 | +$34 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,663
per month
Only $1,663/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Tokyo — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $5,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,417 to rent, $1,052 to groceries, $357 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $5,000/month?
In Surabaya, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,186 rent, $1,717 groceries, $271 dining.
Is Tokyo or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$1,663/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.