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

😐 Solo nomad: Surabaya is 27.8% more expensive than Binjai without rent, and 3.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Surabaya is 24.8% more expensive than Binjai without rent, and 13.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Surabaya
Binjai
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
$1.56 Rp 25.3K
0.64%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.06 Rp 195.7K
$12.36 Rp 200.7K
-2.43%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
$3.29 Rp 53.5K
-6.08%
Cappuccino
$1.78 Rp 28.9K
$1.65 Rp 26.8K
7.88%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.65 Rp 10.5K
$0.56 Rp 9,030
16.07%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,577
$0.28 Rp 4,549
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.42 Rp 39.3K
0.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.93 Rp 63.7K
$3.63 Rp 58.9K
8.26%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Surabaya
Binjai
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
$1.24 Rp 20.1K
15.32%
White Bread (500g)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.13 Rp 18.4K
31.86%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
$0.93 Rp 15K
2.15%
Eggs
$1.46 Rp 23.6K
$1.58 Rp 25.7K
-7.59%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.04 Rp 146.7K
$8.25 Rp 133.9K
9.58%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.32 Rp 53.8K
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
7.44%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.46 Rp 137.3K
$7.82 Rp 127K
8.18%
Apples (1kg)
$2.32 Rp 37.7K
$2.29 Rp 37.1K
1.31%
Banana (1kg)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.44 Rp 23.4K
3.47%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.09 Rp 34K
$1.81 Rp 29.3K
15.47%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
$1.5 Rp 24.4K
-3.33%
Potato (1kg)
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
-4.35%
Onion (1kg)
$1.72 Rp 28K
$1.97 Rp 31.9K
-12.69%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$0.96 Rp 15.6K
20.83%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,924
$0.42 Rp 6,807
2.38%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.55 Rp 41.3K
-4.31%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.99 Rp 486.8K
$22.14 Rp 359.3K
35.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
$2.02 Rp 32.7K
-9.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.28 Rp 53.3K
$3.06 Rp 49.7K
7.19%
🚌 Getting Around
Surabaya
Binjai
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 Rp 7,759
$0.32 Rp 5,266
50.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.29 Rp 150.7K
$9.95 Rp 161.5K
-6.63%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.48 Rp 7,812
$0.53 Rp 8,641
-9.43%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 Rp 4,661
$0.37 Rp 6,084
-21.62%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.72 Rp 44.2K
$2.95 Rp 47.8K
-7.80%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.85 Rp 13.9K
$0.77 Rp 12.5K
10.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K Rp 344.9M
$24.9K Rp 404.6M
-14.75%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.2K Rp 570.8M
$27.9K Rp 452.2M
26.23%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Surabaya
Binjai
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.9 Rp 1.3M
$69.1 Rp 1.1M
20.06%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.15 Rp 67.3K
$4.18 Rp 67.9K
-0.72%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.78 Rp 321K
$22.72 Rp 368.9K
-12.94%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Surabaya
Binjai
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.4 Rp 363.6K
$23.2 Rp 376.5K
-3.45%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.52 Rp 73.3K
$6.11 Rp 99.2K
-26.02%
Cinema Ticket
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.98 Rp 48.4K
-0.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Surabaya
Binjai
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$192 Rp 3.1M
$91.8 Rp 1.5M
109.41%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,239 Rp 150M
$7,691 Rp 124.8M
20.13%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Surabaya
Binjai
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.9 Rp 1M
$41.97 Rp 681.3K
47.58%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.37 Rp 639K
$30.58 Rp 496.4K
28.74%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.5 Rp 1.3M
$67.3 Rp 1.1M
16.74%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$84 Rp 1.4M
$74.1 Rp 1.2M
13.25%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Surabaya
Binjai
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4M
$255 Rp 4.1M
-4.44%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$136 Rp 2.2M
$159 Rp 2.6M
-14.43%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$773 Rp 12.5M
$578 Rp 9.4M
33.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$393 Rp 6.4M
$327 Rp 5.3M
20.20%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,249 Rp 36.5M
$1,338 Rp 21.7M
68.12%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,367 Rp 22.2M
$855 Rp 13.9M
59.81%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Surabaya
Binjai
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$353 Rp 5.7M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.33
9.15
-8.96%

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Last update for Surabaya: October 27, 2025

Last update for Binjai: October 28, 2025

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