Should I move to Surabaya?

Surabaya, Indonesia has a cost of living 73.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 26.9). It is ranked #495 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 30.2 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Surabaya?

The cost of living in Surabaya is 73.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 26.9). Groceries are 65.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 86.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately IDR 5,879,945 per month. Local purchasing power index is 30.2 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇩 Indonesia · #495 of 538 cities · 2026

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73.1% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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-73.1%

vs NYC

IDR 5,879,945

Affitto stimato a

30.2

Potere d'Acquisto

Very weak

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Surabaya

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

26.9 Very affordable

Affitto

11.0 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

34.7 Very affordable

Ristoranti

13.8 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

30.2 Very weak

Affitto stimato a Surabaya

1 camera — Centro città IDR 5,879,945/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro IDR 4,409,959/mo

3 camere — Centro città IDR 10,222,882/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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