City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Wrocław vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wrocław
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 25.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wrocław.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wrocław | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $673 | $656 | +$17 |
| Groceries | $289 | $515 | $226 |
| Dining Out | $194 | $81 | +$113 |
| Transportation | $38 | $31 | +$7 |
| Utilities | $204 | $119 | +$85 |
| Other / Misc | $102 | $98 | +$4 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wrocław
$1,500
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$815
per month
Only $815/mo in Surabaya matches $1,500/mo in Wrocław — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wrocław on $1,500/month?
Living in Wrocław on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$673 to rent, $289 to groceries, $194 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 Wrocław or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wrocław 25.4 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Wrocław worth in Surabaya?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Wrocław equals ~$815/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.