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About Surabaya

Surabaya, Indonesia 🇮🇩 is a fast-growing, affordable city great for digital nomads looking for a practical base. It has solid internet, plenty of coworking spaces, good cafés, and strong transport links. The vibe is more local and less touristy than Bali, with easy access to nearby nature and the Java coast 🌴💻

Through the year

Best in August (65) · now 55
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 358 mm Feb: 409 mm Mar: 313 mm Apr: 189 mm May: 109 mm Jun: 53 mm Jul: 19 mm Aug: 14 mm Sep: 20 mm Oct: 84 mm Nov: 287 mm Dec: 331 mm Jan: 31°C / 24°C Feb: 30°C / 24°C Mar: 31°C / 24°C Apr: 31°C / 24°C May: 31°C / 25°C Jun: 32°C / 24°C Jul: 32°C / 23°C Aug: 33°C / 23°C Sep: 34°C / 24°C Oct: 34°C / 25°C Nov: 32°C / 25°C Dec: 31°C / 24°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.2
Internet Speed 7.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.5
Safety 7.3
Weather 5.0
Accommodation Cost 8.0
Racial Tolerance 7.0
Female Friendly 6.8
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Surabaya
ItemCost
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.77 per meal
Apartment (1 bedroom) $324.21 per month
Coworking Space $97.26 per month
Coffee $2.06 per cup
Beer $2.65 per pint
Monthly Transport Pass $11.79 per month
Mobile Plan $6.78 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $28.29 per month

Other cities in Indonesia

Other cities in Indonesia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ubud $2,252 7.5 Compare
2 Canggu $2,664 7.3 Compare
3 Seminyak $2,835 7.1 Compare
4 Sanur $1,936 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Yogyakarta ID Indonesia $1,229 6.8 Compare
2 Meneng NR Nauru $2,596 3.2 Compare
3 Malang ID Indonesia $1,099 6.3 Compare
4 Semarang ID Indonesia $1,368 5.9 Compare

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