Cost of Living Comparison Between Mojokerto and Surabaya Cost of Living Comparison Between Mojokerto and Surabaya

🙂 Solo nomad: Mojokerto is 22.9% cheaper than Surabaya without rent, and 3.8% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Mojokerto is 17.4% cheaper than Surabaya without rent, and 13.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mojokerto
Surabaya
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.34 Rp 21.8K
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
-14.65%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$9.28 Rp 150.7K
$12.06 Rp 195.7K
-23.05%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.8 Rp 61.6K
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
22.98%
Cappuccino
$1.4 Rp 22.8K
$1.78 Rp 28.9K
-21.35%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.5 Rp 8,039
$0.65 Rp 10.5K
-23.08%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,251
$0.28 Rp 4,577
-7.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.98 Rp 48.4K
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
22.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.39 Rp 55.1K
$3.93 Rp 63.7K
-13.74%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mojokerto
Surabaya
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
-18.88%
White Bread (500g)
$1.38 Rp 22.3K
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
-7.38%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.83 Rp 13.5K
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
-12.63%
Eggs
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
$1.46 Rp 23.6K
-9.59%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7 Rp 113.7K
$9.04 Rp 146.7K
-22.57%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.69 Rp 59.8K
$3.32 Rp 53.8K
11.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.25 Rp 133.9K
$8.46 Rp 137.3K
-2.48%
Apples (1kg)
$2.99 Rp 48.5K
$2.32 Rp 37.7K
28.88%
Banana (1kg)
$1.42 Rp 23K
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
-4.70%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.37 Rp 22.2K
$2.09 Rp 34K
-34.45%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.08 Rp 17.6K
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
-25.52%
Potato (1kg)
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
-16.67%
Onion (1kg)
$2.33 Rp 37.7K
$1.72 Rp 28K
35.47%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.43 Rp 6,977
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
-62.93%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.42 Rp 6,743
$0.43 Rp 6,924
-2.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.62 Rp 42.6K
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
7.38%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.1 Rp 245K
$29.99 Rp 486.8K
-49.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.6 Rp 42.2K
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
42.86%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.81 Rp 78K
$3.28 Rp 53.3K
46.65%
🚌 Getting Around
Mojokerto
Surabaya
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,241
$0.48 Rp 7,759
-33.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.84 Rp 159.7K
$9.29 Rp 150.7K
5.92%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.54 Rp 8,735
$0.48 Rp 7,812
12.50%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.31 Rp 5,096
$0.29 Rp 4,661
6.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.27 Rp 69.3K
$2.72 Rp 44.2K
56.99%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.79 Rp 12.8K
$0.85 Rp 13.9K
-7.06%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$18.8K Rp 304.9M
$21.2K Rp 344.9M
-11.58%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.7K Rp 434M
$35.2K Rp 570.8M
-23.97%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mojokerto
Surabaya
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$73.4 Rp 1.2M
$82.9 Rp 1.3M
-11.46%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.15 Rp 83.6K
$4.15 Rp 67.3K
24.10%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.14 Rp 245.7K
$19.78 Rp 321K
-23.46%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Mojokerto
Surabaya
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.68 Rp 368.2K
$22.4 Rp 363.6K
1.25%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.05 Rp 98.2K
$4.52 Rp 73.3K
33.85%
Cinema Ticket
$2.78 Rp 45.1K
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
-6.40%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Mojokerto
Surabaya
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$71.7 Rp 1.2M
$192 Rp 3.1M
-62.69%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,389 Rp 71.2M
$9,239 Rp 150M
-52.49%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Mojokerto
Surabaya
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$33.78 Rp 548.3K
$61.9 Rp 1M
-45.46%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.14 Rp 489.2K
$39.37 Rp 639K
-23.44%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$76.7 Rp 1.2M
$78.5 Rp 1.3M
-2.36%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$102 Rp 1.7M
$84 Rp 1.4M
21.65%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mojokerto
Surabaya
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$263 Rp 4.3M
$244 Rp 4M
7.79%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$157 Rp 2.5M
$136 Rp 2.2M
15.43%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$596 Rp 9.7M
$773 Rp 12.5M
-22.84%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$333 Rp 5.4M
$393 Rp 6.4M
-15.38%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,181 Rp 19.2M
$2,249 Rp 36.5M
-47.47%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$732 Rp 11.9M
$1,367 Rp 22.2M
-46.44%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Mojokerto
Surabaya
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$252 Rp 4.1M
$353 Rp 5.7M
-28.57%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.45
8.33
1.44%

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Last update for Mojokerto: October 26, 2025

Last update for Surabaya: October 27, 2025

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