Cost of living in Surabaya, Indonesia

Summary of cost of living in Surabaya

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Rp 27,727,051
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Rp 11,282,891
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Surabaya
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Rp 54,679
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Rp 54,586
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Rp 32,373
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Rp 21,099
12 eggs, large Rp 30,767
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Rp 14,962
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Rp 48,074
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Rp 39,805
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Rp 26,751
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Rp 48,192
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Rp 275,209
2 liters of coca-cola Rp 20,010
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Rp 19,144
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Rp 7,802,570
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Rp 4,011,550
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Rp 1,068,910
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Rp 4,972,760
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Rp 2,945,750
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Rp 874,233
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Rp 211,035
40” flat screen tv Rp 3,138,320
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Rp 1,180,900
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Rp 100,236
Hourly rate for cleaning help Rp 64,131
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Rp 619,967
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Rp 402,467
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Rp 988,210
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Rp 1,098,230
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Rp 426,923,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Rp 10,881
Monthly ticket public transport Rp 255,617
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Rp 60,952
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Rp 36,933
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Rp 211,622
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Rp 201,052
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Rp 57,732
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Rp 22,999
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Rp 33,616
4 rolls of toilet paper Rp 12,840
Tube of toothpaste Rp 11,322
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Rp 67,823
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Rp 272,191
2 tickets to the movies Rp 89,925
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Rp 300,000
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Rp 535,874
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Rp 120,000
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Rp 48,667
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Rp 51,091
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Rp 8,226,260
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Rp 2,662
1 month of gym membership in business district Rp 494,435
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Rp 27,376
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 32 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: April 30, 2025

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