Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Metro, Lampung Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Metro, Lampung

😐 Solo nomad: Surabaya is 20.4% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 14.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Surabaya is 25.5% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 21.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
$3.13 Rp 50.9K
-49.84%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.06 Rp 195.7K
$18.71 Rp 303.8K
-35.54%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
$2.82 Rp 45.7K
9.57%
Cappuccino
$1.78 Rp 28.9K
$2.07 Rp 33.5K
-14.01%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.65 Rp 10.5K
$0.47 Rp 7,638
38.30%
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
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
55.41%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.93 Rp 63.7K
$3.4 Rp 55.2K
15.59%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
$1.1 Rp 17.8K
30.00%
White Bread (500g)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$0.94 Rp 15.3K
58.51%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
-8.65%
Eggs
$1.46 Rp 23.6K
$0.84 Rp 13.6K
73.81%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.04 Rp 146.7K
$6.35 Rp 103.1K
42.36%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.32 Rp 53.8K
$2.5 Rp 40.6K
32.80%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.46 Rp 137.3K
$7.62 Rp 123.7K
11.02%
Apples (1kg)
$2.32 Rp 37.7K
$1.62 Rp 26.2K
43.21%
Banana (1kg)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
30.70%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.09 Rp 34K
$1.25 Rp 20.4K
67.20%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
$1.03 Rp 16.6K
40.78%
Potato (1kg)
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
$1.33 Rp 21.6K
-0.75%
Onion (1kg)
$1.72 Rp 28K
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
20.28%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$0.59 Rp 9,585
96.61%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,924
$0.46 Rp 7,470
-6.52%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.11 Rp 34.3K
15.64%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.99 Rp 486.8K
$15.3 Rp 248.3K
96.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
$1.86 Rp 30.2K
-2.15%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.28 Rp 53.3K
$3.12 Rp 50.6K
5.13%
🚌 Getting Around
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 Rp 7,759
$0.29 Rp 4,786
65.52%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.29 Rp 150.7K
$9.61 Rp 156.1K
-3.33%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.48 Rp 7,812
$0.54 Rp 8,741
-11.11%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 Rp 4,661
$0.35 Rp 5,638
-17.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.72 Rp 44.2K
$3.02 Rp 49K
-9.93%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.85 Rp 13.9K
$0.82 Rp 13.4K
3.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K Rp 344.9M
$31.2K Rp 506.3M
-31.88%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.2K Rp 570.8M
$33.1K Rp 537.9M
6.11%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.9 Rp 1.3M
$91.8 Rp 1.5M
-9.65%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.15 Rp 67.3K
$6.72 Rp 109K
-38.24%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.78 Rp 321K
$26.94 Rp 437.3K
-26.58%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.4 Rp 363.6K
$23.47 Rp 380.9K
-4.56%
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
$3.06 Rp 49.6K
-2.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$192 Rp 3.1M
$91.6 Rp 1.5M
109.73%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,239 Rp 150M
$9,798 Rp 159M
-5.70%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.9 Rp 1M
$28.03 Rp 455.1K
120.98%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.37 Rp 639K
$14.12 Rp 229.1K
178.82%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.5 Rp 1.3M
$22.48 Rp 364.9K
249.29%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$84 Rp 1.4M
$41.11 Rp 667.3K
104.23%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4M
$261 Rp 4.2M
-6.60%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$136 Rp 2.2M
$157 Rp 2.5M
-13.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$773 Rp 12.5M
$588 Rp 9.5M
31.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$393 Rp 6.4M
$338 Rp 5.5M
16.49%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,249 Rp 36.5M
$1,253 Rp 20.3M
79.46%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,367 Rp 22.2M
$837 Rp 13.6M
63.38%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$353 Rp 5.7M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.33
9.59
-13.14%

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Last update for Surabaya: October 27, 2025

Last update for Metro, Lampung: October 27, 2025

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