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

😐 Solo nomad: Surabaya is 51.4% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 11.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Surabaya is 16.9% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 19.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.56 Rp 26.4K
$3.12 Rp 52.8K
-50.00%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.08 Rp 204.7K
$18.40 Rp 311.8K
-34.35%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.15 Rp 53.4K
$2.72 Rp 46.1K
15.81%
Cappuccino
$1.81 Rp 30.6K
$2.11 Rp 35.7K
-14.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.66 Rp 11.2K
$0.51 Rp 8,571
29.41%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,752
$0.26 Rp 4,375
7.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.47 Rp 41.9K
$1.57 Rp 26.5K
57.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.10 Rp 69.4K
$3.31 Rp 56.1K
23.87%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.37 Rp 23.2K
$1.13 Rp 19.1K
21.24%
White Bread (500g)
$1.47 Rp 24.9K
$0.95 Rp 16.0K
54.74%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.92 Rp 15.6K
$1.00 Rp 17.0K
-8.00%
Eggs
$1.45 Rp 24.5K
$0.86 Rp 14.6K
68.60%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.30 Rp 157.5K
$6.43 Rp 108.9K
44.63%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.18 Rp 53.9K
$2.53 Rp 42.9K
25.69%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.10 Rp 137.3K
$7.73 Rp 131.0K
4.79%
Apples (1kg)
$2.36 Rp 40.0K
$1.65 Rp 27.9K
43.03%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 Rp 26.4K
$1.13 Rp 19.1K
38.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 Rp 36.7K
$1.25 Rp 21.2K
73.60%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.50 Rp 25.5K
$1.01 Rp 17.1K
48.51%
Potato (1kg)
$1.32 Rp 22.3K
$1.38 Rp 23.5K
-4.35%
Onion (1kg)
$1.78 Rp 30.2K
$1.39 Rp 23.5K
28.06%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.20 Rp 20.3K
$0.62 Rp 10.5K
93.55%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.46 Rp 7,715
$0.43 Rp 7,283
6.98%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.52 Rp 42.8K
$2.12 Rp 35.9K
18.87%
Wine (Bottle)
$26.15 Rp 443.0K
$14.93 Rp 252.9K
75.15%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.86 Rp 31.5K
$1.89 Rp 32.0K
-1.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.30 Rp 56.0K
$3.24 Rp 54.9K
1.85%
🚌 Getting Around
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.44 Rp 7,413
$0.29 Rp 4,995
51.72%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.39 Rp 159.1K
$9.57 Rp 162.2K
-1.88%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.47 Rp 7,976
$0.53 Rp 8,952
-11.32%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.31 Rp 5,280
$0.37 Rp 6,319
-16.22%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.68 Rp 45.4K
$3.12 Rp 52.8K
-14.10%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 Rp 14.6K
$0.76 Rp 12.8K
13.16%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.0K Rp 355.4M
$30.6K Rp 519.1M
-31.54%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.8K Rp 606.7M
$32.9K Rp 557.6M
8.80%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.9 Rp 1.4M
$91.2 Rp 1.5M
-9.03%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.32 Rp 73.2K
$6.77 Rp 114.7K
-36.19%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.81 Rp 335.7K
$27.76 Rp 470.3K
-28.64%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.00 Rp 372.7K
$23.34 Rp 395.4K
-5.74%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.56 Rp 77.3K
$6.04 Rp 102.4K
-24.50%
Cinema Ticket
$2.90 Rp 49.2K
$3.15 Rp 53.3K
-7.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$187 Rp 3.2M
$94.9 Rp 1.6M
96.78%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,374 Rp 158.8M
$9,612 Rp 162.9M
-2.48%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$62.8 Rp 1.1M
$28.45 Rp 482.0K
120.88%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.22 Rp 647.5K
$14.08 Rp 238.6K
171.45%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$76.7 Rp 1.3M
$22.24 Rp 376.8K
244.65%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$82.5 Rp 1.4M
$40.58 Rp 687.6K
103.20%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$249 Rp 4.2M
$258 Rp 4.4M
-3.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$135 Rp 2.3M
$160 Rp 2.7M
-15.80%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$782 Rp 13.2M
$583 Rp 9.9M
33.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$394 Rp 6.7M
$329 Rp 5.6M
19.98%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,312 Rp 39.2M
$1,375 Rp 23.3M
68.15%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,134 Rp 19.2M
$812 Rp 13.8M
39.59%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Surabaya
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$300 Rp 5.1M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.33
9.59
-13.14%

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Last update for Surabaya: March 2, 2026

Last update for Metro, Lampung: March 1, 2026

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