Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Madiun Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Madiun

😐 Solo nomad: Surabaya is 7.8% more expensive than Madiun without rent, and 2.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Surabaya is 20.8% more expensive than Madiun without rent, and 12.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Surabaya
Madiun
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
$1.35 Rp 21.9K
16.30%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.06 Rp 195.7K
$9.05 Rp 146.9K
33.26%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
$3.9 Rp 63.4K
-20.77%
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
$0.53 Rp 8,631
22.64%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,577
$0.31 Rp 5,110
-9.68%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$3.11 Rp 50.5K
-21.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.93 Rp 63.7K
$3.44 Rp 55.8K
14.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Surabaya
Madiun
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
$1.21 Rp 19.7K
18.18%
White Bread (500g)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.33 Rp 21.6K
12.03%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
$0.88 Rp 14.2K
7.95%
Eggs
$1.46 Rp 23.6K
$1.35 Rp 21.8K
8.15%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.04 Rp 146.7K
$6.99 Rp 113.4K
29.33%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.32 Rp 53.8K
$3.73 Rp 60.5K
-10.99%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.46 Rp 137.3K
$8.08 Rp 131.2K
4.70%
Apples (1kg)
$2.32 Rp 37.7K
$2.87 Rp 46.6K
-19.16%
Banana (1kg)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.4 Rp 22.8K
6.43%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.09 Rp 34K
$1.41 Rp 22.9K
48.23%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
$1.09 Rp 17.7K
33.03%
Potato (1kg)
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
$1.11 Rp 18K
18.92%
Onion (1kg)
$1.72 Rp 28K
$2.26 Rp 36.7K
-23.89%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$0.46 Rp 7,482
152.17%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,924
$0.38 Rp 6,187
13.16%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
-19.47%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.99 Rp 486.8K
$14.79 Rp 240.1K
102.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
$2.69 Rp 43.6K
-32.34%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.28 Rp 53.3K
$4.71 Rp 76.5K
-30.36%
🚌 Getting Around
Surabaya
Madiun
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 Rp 7,759
$0.32 Rp 5,205
50.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.29 Rp 150.7K
$9.65 Rp 156.6K
-3.73%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.48 Rp 7,812
$0.23 Rp 3,734
108.70%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 Rp 4,661
$0.31 Rp 5,075
-6.45%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.72 Rp 44.2K
$4.41 Rp 71.6K
-38.32%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.85 Rp 13.9K
$0.54 Rp 8,778
57.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K Rp 344.9M
$18.7K Rp 302.9M
13.85%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.2K Rp 570.8M
$26.7K Rp 434.1M
31.51%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Surabaya
Madiun
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.9 Rp 1.3M
$71.7 Rp 1.2M
15.60%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.15 Rp 67.3K
$4.99 Rp 81K
-16.83%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.78 Rp 321K
$24.35 Rp 395.2K
-18.77%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Surabaya
Madiun
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.4 Rp 363.6K
$23.02 Rp 373.6K
-2.69%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.52 Rp 73.3K
$5.98 Rp 97.1K
-24.41%
Cinema Ticket
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.09 Rp 33.9K
42.11%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Surabaya
Madiun
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$192 Rp 3.1M
$71.7 Rp 1.2M
168.00%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,239 Rp 150M
$4,454 Rp 72.3M
107.43%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Surabaya
Madiun
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.9 Rp 1M
$33.38 Rp 541.8K
85.56%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.37 Rp 639K
$30.18 Rp 489.9K
30.45%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.5 Rp 1.3M
$77.6 Rp 1.3M
1.13%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$84 Rp 1.4M
$102 Rp 1.7M
-18.06%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Surabaya
Madiun
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4M
$257 Rp 4.2M
-5.12%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$136 Rp 2.2M
$160 Rp 2.6M
-15.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$773 Rp 12.5M
$594 Rp 9.6M
30.04%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$393 Rp 6.4M
$329 Rp 5.3M
19.52%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,249 Rp 36.5M
$1,322 Rp 21.5M
70.07%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,367 Rp 22.2M
$890 Rp 14.5M
53.49%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Surabaya
Madiun
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$353 Rp 5.7M
$146 Rp 2.4M
141.69%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.33
4.5
85.11%

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Last update for Surabaya: October 27, 2025

Last update for Madiun: October 27, 2025

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