🇮🇩 Indonesia · #495 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Surabaya

2.1% below the Indonesia average

Ranked #495 of 538 cities · More expensive than 8% of cities worldwide

Compared to Indonesia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Surabaya

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom IDR 5,967,052/mo ≈ $329 IDR 4,475,289/mo ≈ $247 25%
3-Bedroom IDR 10,374,328/mo ≈ $572 IDR 7,780,746/mo ≈ $429 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.1% Average
Rent
-3.5% Average
Groceries
-3.3% Average
Restaurants
-3.1% Average
Purchasing Power
-1.4% Average

Living in Surabaya: What to Expect

Surabaya is average by global standards (ranked #495 of 538 cities). It is 2.1% cheaper than the Indonesia average, based on 4 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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