City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Turin vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Turin
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 36.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Turin.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Turin | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $748 | $656 | +$92 |
| Groceries | $264 | $515 | $251 |
| Dining Out | $177 | $81 | +$96 |
| Transportation | $30 | $31 | $1 |
| Utilities | $169 | $119 | +$50 |
| Other / Misc | $112 | $98 | +$14 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Turin
$1,500
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$566
per month
Only $566/mo in Surabaya matches $1,500/mo in Turin — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Turin on $1,500/month?
Living in Turin on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$748 to rent, $264 to groceries, $177 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,500/month?
In Surabaya, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $656 rent, $515 groceries, $81 dining.
Is Turin or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Turin 36.6 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Turin worth in Surabaya?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Turin equals ~$566/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.