Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Yogyakarta Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Yogyakarta

😐 Solo nomad: Surabaya is 14.7% more expensive than Yogyakarta without rent, and 5.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Surabaya is 17.6% more expensive than Yogyakarta without rent, and 13.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.56 Rp 26.7K
$1.36 Rp 23.4K
14.71%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.25 Rp 210.2K
$9.18 Rp 157.5K
33.44%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.04 Rp 52.2K
$3.05 Rp 52.2K
-0.33%
Cappuccino
$1.79 Rp 30.7K
$1.44 Rp 24.8K
24.31%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.65 Rp 11.1K
$0.54 Rp 9,228
20.37%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,417
$0.26 Rp 4,447
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.44 Rp 41.8K
$2.43 Rp 41.7K
0.41%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.10 Rp 70.3K
$3.30 Rp 56.6K
24.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 Rp 24.6K
$1.18 Rp 20.2K
21.19%
White Bread (500g)
$1.45 Rp 24.9K
$1.33 Rp 22.8K
9.02%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.93 Rp 16.0K
$0.89 Rp 15.2K
4.49%
Eggs
$1.52 Rp 26.0K
$1.28 Rp 22.0K
18.75%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.00 Rp 154.3K
$7.02 Rp 120.4K
28.21%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.21 Rp 55.1K
$3.26 Rp 55.9K
-1.53%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.22 Rp 140.9K
$8.31 Rp 142.5K
-1.08%
Apples (1kg)
$2.41 Rp 41.3K
$2.38 Rp 40.8K
1.26%
Banana (1kg)
$1.48 Rp 25.4K
$1.45 Rp 24.8K
2.07%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.18 Rp 37.4K
$1.43 Rp 24.5K
52.45%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.50 Rp 25.7K
$1.05 Rp 18.0K
42.86%
Potato (1kg)
$1.36 Rp 23.4K
$1.06 Rp 18.2K
28.30%
Onion (1kg)
$1.74 Rp 29.8K
$1.73 Rp 29.6K
0.58%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.14 Rp 19.5K
$0.45 Rp 7,729
153.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 7,356
$0.39 Rp 6,635
10.26%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.56 Rp 43.9K
$2.45 Rp 41.9K
4.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$26.52 Rp 454.8K
$17.24 Rp 295.6K
53.83%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.83 Rp 31.4K
$1.85 Rp 31.8K
-1.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.17 Rp 54.4K
$3.15 Rp 54.0K
0.63%
🚌 Getting Around
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 Rp 8,161
$0.21 Rp 3,593
128.57%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.44 Rp 161.9K
$9.44 Rp 161.9K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.47 Rp 8,070
$0.48 Rp 8,270
-2.08%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 Rp 4,959
$0.29 Rp 4,967
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.79 Rp 47.9K
$4.19 Rp 71.8K
-33.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.79 Rp 13.6K
$0.85 Rp 14.6K
-7.06%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K Rp 363.4M
$18.7K Rp 320.1M
13.54%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.6K Rp 611.1M
$27.1K Rp 464.2M
31.64%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$83.2 Rp 1.4M
$73.0 Rp 1.3M
14.01%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.10 Rp 70.3K
$4.17 Rp 71.6K
-1.68%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.18 Rp 329.0K
$19.36 Rp 332.0K
-0.93%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.08 Rp 378.7K
$15.39 Rp 263.9K
43.47%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.54 Rp 77.9K
$3.01 Rp 51.6K
50.83%
Cinema Ticket
$2.94 Rp 50.4K
$2.73 Rp 46.9K
7.69%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$190 Rp 3.3M
$72.7 Rp 1.2M
161.39%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,402 Rp 161.2M
$4,481 Rp 76.8M
109.83%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$62.7 Rp 1.1M
$33.70 Rp 577.9K
86.02%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.47 Rp 659.8K
$29.89 Rp 512.5K
28.71%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$77.7 Rp 1.3M
$77.1 Rp 1.3M
0.75%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$83.8 Rp 1.4M
$83.5 Rp 1.4M
0.38%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$247 Rp 4.2M
$194 Rp 3.3M
26.92%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$135 Rp 2.3M
$166 Rp 2.9M
-18.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$772 Rp 13.2M
$770 Rp 13.2M
0.30%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$392 Rp 6.7M
$388 Rp 6.7M
0.79%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,259 Rp 38.7M
$1,761 Rp 30.2M
28.23%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,092 Rp 18.7M
$235 Rp 4.0M
364.93%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$299 Rp 5.1M
$201 Rp 3.4M
49.18%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.33
8.33
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Last update for Surabaya: April 13, 2026

Last update for Yogyakarta: April 12, 2026

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