Cost of Living in Surabaya
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Surabaya, Indonesia.
Overall, the cost of living in Surabaya is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 15 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)19
Groceries index16
Dining out index15
Transport index12
Utilities index14
Median annual salary$8,135
Minimum wage$1.24/hr
Est. monthly childcare$287
Est. monthly healthcare premium$48
YoY inflation2.8%
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