Cost of Living Comparison Between Bali and Surabaya Cost of Living Comparison Between Bali and Surabaya

😐 Solo nomad: Bali is 26.6% more expensive than Surabaya without rent, and 80.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bali is 35.6% more expensive than Surabaya without rent, and 107% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bali
Surabaya
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.88 Rp 46.7K
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
83.44%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.76 Rp 434.3K
$12.06 Rp 195.7K
121.89%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.09 Rp 66.4K
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
32.36%
Cappuccino
$2.35 Rp 38.2K
$1.78 Rp 28.9K
32.02%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.15 Rp 18.7K
$0.65 Rp 10.5K
76.92%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.58 Rp 9,406
$0.28 Rp 4,577
107.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.52 Rp 40.9K
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
3.28%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.28 Rp 53.2K
$3.93 Rp 63.7K
-16.54%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bali
Surabaya
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.65 Rp 26.7K
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
15.38%
White Bread (500g)
$2.38 Rp 38.7K
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
59.73%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.14 Rp 18.6K
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
20.00%
Eggs
$2.33 Rp 37.9K
$1.46 Rp 23.6K
59.59%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.64 Rp 221.5K
$9.04 Rp 146.7K
50.88%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.03 Rp 65.5K
$3.32 Rp 53.8K
21.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.66 Rp 189.2K
$8.46 Rp 137.3K
37.83%
Apples (1kg)
$3.64 Rp 59.1K
$2.32 Rp 37.7K
56.90%
Banana (1kg)
$1.47 Rp 23.9K
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
-1.34%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.66 Rp 43.2K
$2.09 Rp 34K
27.27%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.25 Rp 36.4K
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
55.17%
Potato (1kg)
$1.81 Rp 29.4K
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
37.12%
Onion (1kg)
$2.08 Rp 33.8K
$1.72 Rp 28K
20.93%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.98 Rp 15.9K
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
-15.52%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.69 Rp 11.1K
$0.43 Rp 6,924
60.47%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3 Rp 48.6K
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
22.95%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.93 Rp 372.3K
$29.99 Rp 486.8K
-23.54%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.67 Rp 43.4K
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
46.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.7 Rp 43.9K
$3.28 Rp 53.3K
-17.68%
🚌 Getting Around
Bali
Surabaya
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.29 Rp 4,766
$0.48 Rp 7,759
-39.58%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.15 Rp 132.4K
$9.29 Rp 150.7K
-12.27%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.46 Rp 7,462
$0.48 Rp 7,812
-4.17%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.46 Rp 7,464
$0.29 Rp 4,661
58.62%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.12 Rp 99.3K
$2.72 Rp 44.2K
125.00%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.87 Rp 14K
$0.85 Rp 13.9K
2.35%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.9K Rp 420M
$21.2K Rp 344.9M
21.78%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.1K Rp 521.8M
$35.2K Rp 570.8M
-8.59%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bali
Surabaya
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.9 Rp 1.3M
$82.9 Rp 1.3M
-2.48%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.98 Rp 64.7K
$4.15 Rp 67.3K
-4.10%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.34 Rp 395K
$19.78 Rp 321K
23.05%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bali
Surabaya
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$79.6 Rp 1.3M
$22.4 Rp 363.6K
255.27%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.5 Rp 89.2K
$4.52 Rp 73.3K
21.68%
Cinema Ticket
$3.31 Rp 53.8K
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
11.45%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bali
Surabaya
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$269 Rp 4.4M
$192 Rp 3.1M
40.12%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,950 Rp 96.6M
$9,239 Rp 150M
-35.60%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bali
Surabaya
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.2 Rp 847.4K
$61.9 Rp 1M
-15.71%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.91 Rp 599.2K
$39.37 Rp 639K
-6.25%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
$78.5 Rp 1.3M
8.48%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$73 Rp 1.2M
$84 Rp 1.4M
-13.08%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bali
Surabaya
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$873 Rp 14.2M
$244 Rp 4M
258.15%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$583 Rp 9.5M
$136 Rp 2.2M
328.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,906 Rp 47.2M
$773 Rp 12.5M
276.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,794 Rp 29.1M
$393 Rp 6.4M
356.10%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,652 Rp 26.8M
$2,249 Rp 36.5M
-26.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,801 Rp 29.2M
$1,367 Rp 22.2M
31.76%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bali
Surabaya
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$236 Rp 3.8M
$353 Rp 5.7M
-33.12%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
8.33
59.42%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Bali: October 28, 2025

Last update for Surabaya: October 27, 2025

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