📊 AT A GLANCE
| Metric | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Score | 6.5 /10 | 7.4 /10 |
| Cost of Living | $1,438/mo | $2,084/mo |
| Internet Speed | Mbps | Mbps |
| Weather Now | 🌤️ 32°/ 23°C | 🌧️ 29°/ 22°C |
| Air Quality (AQI) | 86 Moderate | 57 Moderate |
| Community | 👍 0 👎 0 | 👍 0 👎 0 |
🌡️ CLIMATE AVERAGES
| Metric | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| Avg High | 31.8°C | — |
| Precipitation | 182 mm/mo | — |
| Sunshine | 298 h/mo | — |
💨 AIR QUALITY
| Pollutant | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 86 | 57 |
| PM2.5 | 17.5 µg/m³ | 12.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 18.4 µg/m³ | 16.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 151.0 µg/m³ | 83.0 µg/m³ |
| UV Index | 6.7 | 6.4 |
📋 BUSINESS & ECONOMY
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| 💳 Local Payment Services | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| 🚀 Startup Scene | 6.0 | 6.8 |
📋 CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| ❄️ Air Conditioning | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| 🏞️ Green Spaces | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| 🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| 🔊 Noise Pollution | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| 🍂 Seasonal Variety | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| ☀️ Weather | 2.9 | 6.8 |
📋 CONNECTIVITY
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 📱 Mobile Network Coverage | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| ⚡ Power Grid Reliability | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| 📶 Public WiFi Availability | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| 🔒 VPN Reliability | 6.8 | 7.7 |
📋 COST & AFFORDABILITY
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation Cost | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| 💸 Cost of Living | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| 💱 Currency Stability | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| 🎟️ Entertainment Cost | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| 🍎 Food & Groceries | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| 🏋️ Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| 🚌 Transportation Cost | 8.9 | 8.5 |
📋 CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🎭 Culture | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| 🎳 Indoors Fun | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| 🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| 🧭 Local Experiences & Tours | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| 🌃 Nightlife | 6.1 | 9.2 |
| 🏞️ Outdoors & Nature | 6.0 | 7.3 |
📋 DIGITAL NOMAD COMMUNITY
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.7 | 8.2 |
| 🌍 Nomad Friendly | 5.1 | 8.2 |
| 🌐👥 Online Community Presence | 4.2 | 8.7 |
📋 DIGITAL NOMAD ESSENTIALS
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| ☕ Cafes with WiFi | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| 👥 Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.8 | 8.4 |
| 💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.7 | 8.7 |
| 🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.4 | 9.1 |
| 🚀 Internet Speed | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| 📱 Local SIM Card Availability | 8.4 | 8.8 |
📋 FOOD & FITNESS
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🏋️ Fitness Facilities | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| 🍽️ Food Scene | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| 🥗 Healthy Food Options | 6.3 | 8.5 |
| 🧠 Yoga Studios | 5.9 | 8.4 |
📋 HEALTHCARE
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🏥 Healthcare | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| 💉 Healthcare Affordability | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| 🏥 Healthcare Quality | 6.9 | 6.5 |
📋 LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| 📄 Ease of Business Registration | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| 🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| 🗣️ Freedom of Speech | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| 🏛️ Political Stability | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| 📊 Tax Friendliness | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| 🛂 Visa Ease | 5.7 | 5.5 |
📋 QUALITY OF LIFE
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 💨 Air Quality | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| 🧼 Cleanliness | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| 🌳 Environmental Quality | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| 👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 🗨️ Language Barrier | 4.4 | 7.0 |
| ⚖️ Work-Life Balance | 6.6 | 7.7 |
📋 SAFETY & TOLERANCE
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| ♀️ Female Friendly | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| ✊ Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 🛡️ Safety | 7.5 | 7.0 |
📋 TRANSPORTATION
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Airport Connectivity | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| 🚲 Cycling | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| 🚄 Intercity Travel Options | 7.4 | 6.7 |
| 🚇 Public Transit | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| 🚗 Ride-sharing Services | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| 🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.3 | 9.5 |
| 🚶 Walkability | 3.7 | 5.3 |
📋 WORK ENVIRONMENT
| Factor | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🏢 Coworking Quality | 6.6 | 9.2 |
| 🆓 Freelance Ecosystem | 6.0 | 8.1 |
| 🤝 Networking Opportunities | 5.5 | 8.8 |
| 💻 Remote Job Opportunities | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| 🕰️ Time Zone Favorability | 6.9 | 6.8 |
💰 CLOTHING
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 👖 Jeans | $44 per pair | $44 per pair |
| 👗 Summer Dress | $27 per dress | $27 per dress |
| 👟 Running Shoes | $80 per pair | $80 per pair |
💰 DINING OUT
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🍽️ Dining Out | $71 per month | $71 per month |
💰 ENTERTAINMENT
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟️ Cinema Ticket | $3.24 per ticket | $3.54 per ticket |
💰 FOOD & DINING
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| ☕ Coffee | $2.06 per cup | $22 per cup |
| 🍺 Beer | $2.65 per pint | $2.65 per pint |
| 🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.77 per meal | $2.06 per meal |
| 🍷 Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $27 per meal | $29 per meal |
| 🍔 Fast Food Combo | $3.54 per meal | $4.42 per meal |
| 🍎 Apples | $3.07 per kg | $3.24 per kg |
| 🍞 Bread | $1.30 per loaf | $1.30 per loaf |
| 💧 Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.44 per bottle | $0.53 per bottle |
| 🥛 Milk | $1.41 per liter | $1.89 per liter |
| 🍚 Rice | $1.06 per kg | $1.06 per kg |
| 🥩 Chicken Fillets | $3.83 per kg | $5.01 per kg |
| 🍖 Beef | $8.55 per kg | $11 per kg |
| 🥂 Wine (Mid-range) | $27 per bottle | $21 per bottle |
💰 GROCERIES
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🛒 Groceries | $106 per month | $130 per month |
💰 HEALTH INSURANCE
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🏥 Health Insurance | $8.84 per month | $8.84 per month |
💰 HEALTHCARE
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🩺 Doctor Visit (GP) | $21 per visit | $35 per visit |
| 💊 Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.01 per purchase | $5.89 per purchase |
💰 HOUSING
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing | $147 per month | $206 per month |
| 🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom) | $324 per month | $501 per month |
| 🏠 Airbnb (1 month) | $501 per month | $1,061 per month |
| 💻 Coworking Space | $97 per month | $141 per month |
| 🏘️ Coliving Space | $224 per month | $619 per month |
💰 INTERNET & MOBILE
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 📶 Internet & Mobile | $8.84 per month | $15 per month |
💰 LEISURE ACTIVITIES
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities | $29 per month | $24 per month |
💰 PERSONAL CARE
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 💈 Haircut | $7.37 per visit | $8.84 per visit |
| 👕 Laundry | $0.71 per kg | $0.88 per kg |
💰 SERVICES
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🧴 Mobile Plan | $6.78 per month | $8.84 per month |
| 💻 Internet (60 Mbps+) | $28 per month | $32 per month |
| 📶 SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.84 one-time | $15 one-time |
| 🏋️ Gym Membership | $32 per month | $44 per month |
| 🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend) | $8.84 per hour | $15 per hour |
💰 TRANSPORTATION
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Transportation | $24 per month | $35 per month |
| 🚕 Taxi Start | $0.50 per trip | $0.50 per trip |
| 🚕 Taxi per km | $0.32 per km | $0.38 per km |
| 🚌 Monthly Transport Pass | $12 per month | $18 per month |
| 📱 Ride-hailing (5km) | $1.89 per trip | $2.65 per trip |
| 🚘 Gasoline | $0.85 per liter | $0.85 per liter |
| 🛵 Scooter Rental | $5.31 per month | $5.89 per month |
💰 UTILITIES
| Item | Surabaya | Kuta |
|---|---|---|
| 🔌 Utilities | $27 per month | $38 per month |