Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Timika Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Timika

😐 Solo nomad: Surabaya is 11.7% more expensive than Timika without rent, and 6.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Surabaya is 6.6% more expensive than Timika without rent, and 13.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Surabaya
Timika
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
$12.17 Rp 197.5K
-0.90%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
$3.32 Rp 54K
-6.93%
Cappuccino
$1.78 Rp 28.9K
$1.65 Rp 26.8K
7.88%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.65 Rp 10.5K
$0.51 Rp 8,317
27.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,577
$0.26 Rp 4,172
7.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.93 Rp 63.7K
$3.59 Rp 58.3K
9.47%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Surabaya
Timika
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
$1.18 Rp 19.1K
21.19%
White Bread (500g)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.17 Rp 19K
27.35%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
$0.87 Rp 14.1K
9.20%
Eggs
$1.46 Rp 23.6K
$1.52 Rp 24.6K
-3.95%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.04 Rp 146.7K
$7.9 Rp 128.2K
14.43%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.32 Rp 53.8K
$3.19 Rp 51.7K
4.08%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.46 Rp 137.3K
$8.01 Rp 130.1K
5.62%
Apples (1kg)
$2.32 Rp 37.7K
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
-0.43%
Banana (1kg)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.5 Rp 24.4K
-0.67%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.09 Rp 34K
$1.8 Rp 29.3K
16.11%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
$1.54 Rp 25K
-5.84%
Potato (1kg)
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
$1.32 Rp 21.4K
-
Onion (1kg)
$1.72 Rp 28K
$1.95 Rp 31.7K
-11.79%
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
$0.44 Rp 7,184
-2.27%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.48 Rp 40.2K
-1.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.99 Rp 486.8K
$18.28 Rp 296.8K
64.06%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
$2.09 Rp 33.9K
-12.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.28 Rp 53.3K
$3.06 Rp 49.6K
7.19%
🚌 Getting Around
Surabaya
Timika
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 Rp 7,759
$0.3 Rp 4,834
60.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.29 Rp 150.7K
$9.63 Rp 156.4K
-3.53%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.48 Rp 7,812
$0.57 Rp 9,175
-15.79%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 Rp 4,661
$0.38 Rp 6,103
-23.68%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.72 Rp 44.2K
$3 Rp 48.6K
-9.33%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.85 Rp 13.9K
$0.76 Rp 12.4K
11.84%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K Rp 344.9M
$24.4K Rp 396.3M
-12.97%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.2K Rp 570.8M
$27.8K Rp 450.6M
26.68%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Surabaya
Timika
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.9 Rp 1.3M
$70.9 Rp 1.2M
17.02%
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
$22.97 Rp 372.8K
-13.89%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Surabaya
Timika
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.4 Rp 363.6K
$23.22 Rp 376.9K
-3.53%
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 Rp 48.6K
-1.00%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Surabaya
Timika
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$192 Rp 3.1M
$93.7 Rp 1.5M
104.96%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,239 Rp 150M
$7,539 Rp 122.4M
22.56%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Surabaya
Timika
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.9 Rp 1M
$41.68 Rp 676.5K
48.61%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.37 Rp 639K
$30.98 Rp 502.8K
27.08%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.5 Rp 1.3M
$65.4 Rp 1.1M
20.01%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$84 Rp 1.4M
$74.2 Rp 1.2M
13.14%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Surabaya
Timika
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4M
$258 Rp 4.2M
-5.44%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$136 Rp 2.2M
$155 Rp 2.5M
-12.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$773 Rp 12.5M
$580 Rp 9.4M
33.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$393 Rp 6.4M
$336 Rp 5.5M
17.09%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,249 Rp 36.5M
$1,198 Rp 19.4M
87.75%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,367 Rp 22.2M
$867 Rp 14.1M
57.62%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Surabaya
Timika
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$353 Rp 5.7M
-
-
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 Timika: October 29, 2025

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