City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wrocław.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wrocław | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,347 | $1,312 | +$35 |
| Groceries | $579 | $1,030 | $451 |
| Dining Out | $388 | $163 | +$225 |
| Transportation | $76 | $61 | +$15 |
| Utilities | $408 | $237 | +$171 |
| Other / Misc | $202 | $197 | +$5 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wrocław
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,630
per month
Only $1,630/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Wrocław — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wrocław on $3,000/month?
Living in Wrocław on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,347 to rent, $579 to groceries, $388 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $3,000/month?
In Surabaya, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,312 rent, $1,030 groceries, $163 dining.
Is Wrocław or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wrocław 25.4 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Wrocław worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Wrocław equals ~$1,630/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.