City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wrocław.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wrocław | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $898 | $875 | +$23 |
| Groceries | $386 | $687 | $301 |
| Dining Out | $259 | $108 | +$151 |
| Transportation | $51 | $41 | +$10 |
| Utilities | $272 | $158 | +$114 |
| Other / Misc | $134 | $131 | +$3 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wrocław
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,087
per month
Only $1,087/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Wrocław — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wrocław on $2,000/month?
Living in Wrocław on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$898 to rent, $386 to groceries, $259 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
In Surabaya, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $875 rent, $687 groceries, $108 dining.
Is Wrocław or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wrocław 25.4 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Wrocław worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Wrocław equals ~$1,087/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.