Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Padang Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Padang

😐 Solo nomad: Surabaya is 8.2% more expensive than Padang without rent, and 6.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Surabaya is 21.9% more expensive than Padang without rent, and 13.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Surabaya
Padang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
$1.5 Rp 24.3K
4.67%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.06 Rp 195.7K
$12.4 Rp 201.2K
-2.74%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
$3.32 Rp 53.9K
-6.93%
Cappuccino
$1.78 Rp 28.9K
$1.66 Rp 27K
7.23%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.65 Rp 10.5K
$0.55 Rp 8,908
18.18%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,577
$0.28 Rp 4,598
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.45 Rp 39.8K
-0.41%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.93 Rp 63.7K
$3.54 Rp 57.5K
11.02%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Surabaya
Padang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
$1.21 Rp 19.6K
18.18%
White Bread (500g)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.17 Rp 19K
27.35%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
$0.88 Rp 14.4K
7.95%
Eggs
$1.46 Rp 23.6K
$1.6 Rp 26K
-8.75%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.04 Rp 146.7K
$7.9 Rp 128.3K
14.43%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.32 Rp 53.8K
$3.21 Rp 52.1K
3.43%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.46 Rp 137.3K
$7.66 Rp 124.3K
10.44%
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
$1.89 Rp 30.7K
10.58%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
$1.51 Rp 24.6K
-3.97%
Potato (1kg)
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
$1.31 Rp 21.3K
0.76%
Onion (1kg)
$1.72 Rp 28K
$1.86 Rp 30.3K
-7.53%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$0.91 Rp 14.8K
27.47%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,924
$0.45 Rp 7,285
-4.44%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.43 Rp 39.4K
0.41%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.99 Rp 486.8K
$22.82 Rp 370.4K
31.42%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
$2.12 Rp 34.4K
-14.15%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.28 Rp 53.3K
$3.17 Rp 51.5K
3.47%
🚌 Getting Around
Surabaya
Padang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 Rp 7,759
$0.32 Rp 5,271
50.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.29 Rp 150.7K
$9.89 Rp 160.5K
-6.07%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.48 Rp 7,812
$0.52 Rp 8,488
-7.69%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 Rp 4,661
$0.38 Rp 6,135
-23.68%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.72 Rp 44.2K
$2.9 Rp 47K
-6.21%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.85 Rp 13.9K
$0.79 Rp 12.8K
7.59%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K Rp 344.9M
$24.4K Rp 395.8M
-12.86%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.2K Rp 570.8M
$27.5K Rp 446.4M
27.87%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Surabaya
Padang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.9 Rp 1.3M
$70.3 Rp 1.1M
17.87%
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
$22.78 Rp 369.7K
-13.17%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Surabaya
Padang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.4 Rp 363.6K
$23.13 Rp 375.5K
-3.16%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.52 Rp 73.3K
$6.24 Rp 101.3K
-27.56%
Cinema Ticket
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$3.1 Rp 50.4K
-4.19%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Surabaya
Padang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$192 Rp 3.1M
$92.3 Rp 1.5M
108.14%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,239 Rp 150M
$7,659 Rp 124.3M
20.64%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Surabaya
Padang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.9 Rp 1M
$41.74 Rp 677.5K
48.39%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.37 Rp 639K
$30.92 Rp 502K
27.33%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.5 Rp 1.3M
$66.3 Rp 1.1M
18.48%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$84 Rp 1.4M
$72.8 Rp 1.2M
15.41%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Surabaya
Padang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4M
$261 Rp 4.2M
-6.74%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$136 Rp 2.2M
$158 Rp 2.6M
-13.90%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$773 Rp 12.5M
$582 Rp 9.4M
32.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$393 Rp 6.4M
$338 Rp 5.5M
16.30%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,249 Rp 36.5M
$1,409 Rp 22.9M
59.58%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,367 Rp 22.2M
$694 Rp 11.3M
96.89%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Surabaya
Padang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$353 Rp 5.7M
$181 Rp 2.9M
94.98%
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 Padang: October 28, 2025

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