City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Wellington vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,768 | $2,186 | +$582 |
| Groceries | $842 | $1,717 | $875 |
| Dining Out | $450 | $271 | +$179 |
| Transportation | $231 | $102 | +$129 |
| Utilities | $294 | $395 | $101 |
| Other / Misc | $415 | $329 | +$86 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,356
per month
Only $1,356/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $5,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,768 to rent, $842 to groceries, $450 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 Wellington or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Wellington worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$1,356/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.