Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Sidoarjo Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Sidoarjo

😐 Solo nomad: Surabaya is 27.3% more expensive than Sidoarjo without rent, and 7.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Surabaya is 4.4% more expensive than Sidoarjo without rent, and 16.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Surabaya
Sidoarjo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
$1.52 Rp 24.7K
3.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.06 Rp 195.7K
$12.25 Rp 198.9K
-1.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
1.98%
Cappuccino
$1.78 Rp 28.9K
$0.6 Rp 9,693
196.67%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.65 Rp 10.5K
$0.51 Rp 8,220
27.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,577
$0.28 Rp 4,561
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.53 Rp 41.1K
-3.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.93 Rp 63.7K
$3.97 Rp 64.4K
-1.01%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Surabaya
Sidoarjo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
3.62%
White Bread (500g)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.08 Rp 17.6K
37.96%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
$0.95 Rp 15.4K
-
Eggs
$1.46 Rp 23.6K
$1.5 Rp 24.4K
-2.67%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.04 Rp 146.7K
$9.36 Rp 151.9K
-3.42%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.32 Rp 53.8K
$2.64 Rp 42.9K
25.76%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.46 Rp 137.3K
$6.26 Rp 101.6K
35.14%
Apples (1kg)
$2.32 Rp 37.7K
$1.03 Rp 16.7K
125.24%
Banana (1kg)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$0.6 Rp 9,721
148.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.09 Rp 34K
$0.84 Rp 13.6K
148.81%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
$0.63 Rp 10.3K
130.16%
Potato (1kg)
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
62.96%
Onion (1kg)
$1.72 Rp 28K
$1.1 Rp 17.8K
56.36%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$0.32 Rp 5,222
262.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,924
$0.46 Rp 7,486
-6.52%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.21 Rp 35.8K
10.41%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.99 Rp 486.8K
$29.76 Rp 483.1K
0.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
$1.78 Rp 28.8K
2.25%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.28 Rp 53.3K
$3.31 Rp 53.7K
-0.91%
🚌 Getting Around
Surabaya
Sidoarjo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 Rp 7,759
$0.32 Rp 5,258
50.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.29 Rp 150.7K
$9.54 Rp 154.9K
-2.62%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.48 Rp 7,812
$0.47 Rp 7,659
2.13%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 Rp 4,661
$0.31 Rp 5,084
-6.45%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.72 Rp 44.2K
$1.24 Rp 20.1K
119.35%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.85 Rp 13.9K
$0.79 Rp 12.9K
7.59%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K Rp 344.9M
$21.2K Rp 344.8M
0.02%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.2K Rp 570.8M
$34.9K Rp 567.3M
0.63%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Surabaya
Sidoarjo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.9 Rp 1.3M
$84.5 Rp 1.4M
-1.92%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.15 Rp 67.3K
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
1.22%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.78 Rp 321K
$12.45 Rp 202K
58.88%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Surabaya
Sidoarjo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.4 Rp 363.6K
$23.29 Rp 378K
-3.82%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.52 Rp 73.3K
$6.09 Rp 98.8K
-25.78%
Cinema Ticket
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.99 Rp 48.5K
-0.67%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Surabaya
Sidoarjo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$192 Rp 3.1M
$185 Rp 3M
3.85%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,239 Rp 150M
$9,404 Rp 152.6M
-1.75%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Surabaya
Sidoarjo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.9 Rp 1M
$62.4 Rp 1M
-0.75%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.37 Rp 639K
$39.19 Rp 636.1K
0.46%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.5 Rp 1.3M
$78.4 Rp 1.3M
0.15%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$84 Rp 1.4M
$82.4 Rp 1.3M
1.92%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Surabaya
Sidoarjo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4M
$257 Rp 4.2M
-5.10%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$136 Rp 2.2M
$157 Rp 2.6M
-13.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$773 Rp 12.5M
$590 Rp 9.6M
31.03%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$393 Rp 6.4M
$329 Rp 5.3M
19.40%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,249 Rp 36.5M
$1,238 Rp 20.1M
81.65%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,367 Rp 22.2M
$803 Rp 13M
70.17%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Surabaya
Sidoarjo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$353 Rp 5.7M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.33
8.33
-

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Last update for Surabaya: October 27, 2025

Last update for Sidoarjo: October 28, 2025

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