Cost of Living Comparison Between Binjai and Surabaya Cost of Living Comparison Between Binjai and Surabaya

🙂 Solo nomad: Binjai is 21.8% cheaper than Surabaya without rent, and 3.4% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Binjai is 19.9% cheaper than Surabaya without rent, and 12.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Binjai
Surabaya
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.56 Rp 25.3K
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
-0.64%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.36 Rp 200.7K
$12.06 Rp 195.7K
2.49%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.29 Rp 53.5K
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
6.47%
Cappuccino
$1.65 Rp 26.8K
$1.78 Rp 28.9K
-7.30%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.56 Rp 9,030
$0.65 Rp 10.5K
-13.85%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,549
$0.28 Rp 4,577
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.42 Rp 39.3K
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
-0.82%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.63 Rp 58.9K
$3.93 Rp 63.7K
-7.63%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Binjai
Surabaya
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.24 Rp 20.1K
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
-13.29%
White Bread (500g)
$1.13 Rp 18.4K
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
-24.16%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.93 Rp 15K
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
-2.11%
Eggs
$1.58 Rp 25.7K
$1.46 Rp 23.6K
8.22%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.25 Rp 133.9K
$9.04 Rp 146.7K
-8.74%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
$3.32 Rp 53.8K
-6.93%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.82 Rp 127K
$8.46 Rp 137.3K
-7.57%
Apples (1kg)
$2.29 Rp 37.1K
$2.32 Rp 37.7K
-1.29%
Banana (1kg)
$1.44 Rp 23.4K
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
-3.36%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.81 Rp 29.3K
$2.09 Rp 34K
-13.40%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.5 Rp 24.4K
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
3.45%
Potato (1kg)
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
4.55%
Onion (1kg)
$1.97 Rp 31.9K
$1.72 Rp 28K
14.53%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.96 Rp 15.6K
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
-17.24%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 Rp 6,807
$0.43 Rp 6,924
-2.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.55 Rp 41.3K
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
4.51%
Wine (Bottle)
$22.14 Rp 359.3K
$29.99 Rp 486.8K
-26.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.02 Rp 32.7K
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
10.99%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.06 Rp 49.7K
$3.28 Rp 53.3K
-6.71%
🚌 Getting Around
Binjai
Surabaya
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,266
$0.48 Rp 7,759
-33.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.95 Rp 161.5K
$9.29 Rp 150.7K
7.10%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.53 Rp 8,641
$0.48 Rp 7,812
10.42%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.37 Rp 6,084
$0.29 Rp 4,661
27.59%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.95 Rp 47.8K
$2.72 Rp 44.2K
8.46%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.77 Rp 12.5K
$0.85 Rp 13.9K
-9.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.9K Rp 404.6M
$21.2K Rp 344.9M
17.31%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.9K Rp 452.2M
$35.2K Rp 570.8M
-20.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Binjai
Surabaya
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$69.1 Rp 1.1M
$82.9 Rp 1.3M
-16.70%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.18 Rp 67.9K
$4.15 Rp 67.3K
0.72%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.72 Rp 368.9K
$19.78 Rp 321K
14.86%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Binjai
Surabaya
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.2 Rp 376.5K
$22.4 Rp 363.6K
3.57%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.11 Rp 99.2K
$4.52 Rp 73.3K
35.18%
Cinema Ticket
$2.98 Rp 48.4K
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
0.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Binjai
Surabaya
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$91.8 Rp 1.5M
$192 Rp 3.1M
-52.25%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,691 Rp 124.8M
$9,239 Rp 150M
-16.76%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Binjai
Surabaya
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.97 Rp 681.3K
$61.9 Rp 1M
-32.24%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.58 Rp 496.4K
$39.37 Rp 639K
-22.33%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$67.3 Rp 1.1M
$78.5 Rp 1.3M
-14.34%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$74.1 Rp 1.2M
$84 Rp 1.4M
-11.70%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Binjai
Surabaya
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$255 Rp 4.1M
$244 Rp 4M
4.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$159 Rp 2.6M
$136 Rp 2.2M
16.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 Rp 9.4M
$773 Rp 12.5M
-25.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$327 Rp 5.3M
$393 Rp 6.4M
-16.80%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,338 Rp 21.7M
$2,249 Rp 36.5M
-40.52%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$855 Rp 13.9M
$1,367 Rp 22.2M
-37.43%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Binjai
Surabaya
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$353 Rp 5.7M
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
8.33
9.84%

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Last update for Binjai: October 28, 2025

Last update for Surabaya: October 27, 2025

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