Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Jambi Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Jambi

😐 Solo nomad: Surabaya is 6.5% more expensive than Jambi without rent, and 4.9% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Surabaya is 6.4% cheaper than Jambi without rent, and 14.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Surabaya
Jambi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
$1.74 Rp 28.2K
-9.77%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.06 Rp 195.7K
$18.71 Rp 303.7K
-35.54%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
$3.45 Rp 55.9K
-10.43%
Cappuccino
$1.78 Rp 28.9K
$1.47 Rp 23.8K
21.09%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.65 Rp 10.5K
$1.2 Rp 19.5K
-45.83%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,577
$0.21 Rp 3,395
33.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.4 Rp 38.9K
1.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.93 Rp 63.7K
$2.53 Rp 41.1K
55.34%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Surabaya
Jambi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
$1.16 Rp 18.9K
23.28%
White Bread (500g)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.16 Rp 18.9K
28.45%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
$0.95 Rp 15.4K
-
Eggs
$1.46 Rp 23.6K
$1.55 Rp 25.1K
-5.81%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.04 Rp 146.7K
$8.31 Rp 134.9K
8.78%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.32 Rp 53.8K
$3.08 Rp 49.9K
7.79%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.46 Rp 137.3K
$8.05 Rp 130.7K
5.09%
Apples (1kg)
$2.32 Rp 37.7K
$2.3 Rp 37.3K
0.87%
Banana (1kg)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
2.76%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.09 Rp 34K
$1.82 Rp 29.5K
14.84%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
-3.97%
Potato (1kg)
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
$1.31 Rp 21.3K
0.76%
Onion (1kg)
$1.72 Rp 28K
$1.94 Rp 31.6K
-11.34%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$0.9 Rp 14.7K
28.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,924
$0.45 Rp 7,253
-4.44%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.55 Rp 41.4K
-4.31%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.99 Rp 486.8K
$23.41 Rp 380K
28.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
$2.13 Rp 34.6K
-14.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.28 Rp 53.3K
$3.14 Rp 50.9K
4.46%
🚌 Getting Around
Surabaya
Jambi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 Rp 7,759
$0.3 Rp 4,824
60.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.29 Rp 150.7K
$9.98 Rp 161.9K
-6.91%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.48 Rp 7,812
$0.54 Rp 8,750
-11.11%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 Rp 4,661
$0.34 Rp 5,560
-14.71%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.72 Rp 44.2K
$2.96 Rp 48.1K
-8.11%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.85 Rp 13.9K
$0.82 Rp 13.2K
3.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K Rp 344.9M
$24.3K Rp 395.2M
-12.74%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.2K Rp 570.8M
$27.1K Rp 440M
29.74%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Surabaya
Jambi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.9 Rp 1.3M
$70.8 Rp 1.1M
17.09%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.15 Rp 67.3K
$4.19 Rp 68K
-0.95%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.78 Rp 321K
$22.38 Rp 363.3K
-11.62%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Surabaya
Jambi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.4 Rp 363.6K
$16.62 Rp 269.7K
34.78%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.52 Rp 73.3K
$6.21 Rp 100.8K
-27.21%
Cinema Ticket
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.74 Rp 44.5K
8.39%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Surabaya
Jambi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$192 Rp 3.1M
$92.8 Rp 1.5M
106.99%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,239 Rp 150M
$7,632 Rp 123.9M
21.06%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Surabaya
Jambi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.9 Rp 1M
$40.96 Rp 664.8K
51.22%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.37 Rp 639K
$30.39 Rp 493.2K
29.55%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.5 Rp 1.3M
$66.8 Rp 1.1M
17.49%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$84 Rp 1.4M
$73.8 Rp 1.2M
13.74%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Surabaya
Jambi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4M
$255 Rp 4.1M
-4.34%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$136 Rp 2.2M
$159 Rp 2.6M
-14.30%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$773 Rp 12.5M
$586 Rp 9.5M
31.92%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$393 Rp 6.4M
$330 Rp 5.4M
19.26%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,249 Rp 36.5M
$1,223 Rp 19.8M
83.92%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,367 Rp 22.2M
$810 Rp 13.1M
68.79%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Surabaya
Jambi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$353 Rp 5.7M
$216 Rp 3.5M
63.82%
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 Jambi: October 28, 2025

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