Is Surabaya more expensive than Kigali?

Surabaya is 1.5% more expensive than Kigali overall. Rent is 28.1% lower, groceries 39.9% more expensive, and restaurants 37.8% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Kigali or Surabaya?

Kigali has a purchasing power index of 28.2 while Surabaya has 30.2 (NYC = 100). Surabaya offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇼 Kigali vs 🇮🇩 Surabaya

2026

Surabaya is 1.5% more expensive

Category	🇷🇼 Kigali	🇮🇩 Surabaya	Difference
Cost of Living	26.5	26.9	+1.5%
Rent	15.3	11.0	-28.1%
Groceries	24.8	34.7	+39.9%
Restaurants	22.2	13.8	-37.8%
Purchasing Power	28.2	30.2	+7.1%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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