Surabaya ranks 5th of 6 priced cities in Indonesia on cost — $383 a month in essentials, 32% above Manado, the cheapest. The average net salary of $272 covers that 0.7×. 99.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regency/city level. PM2.5 averages 32.5 µg/m³ a year, 6× the WHO guideline of 5. Feb averages 28°C, Oct 29°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $146 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $281 |
| Groceries | $80 |
| Dining out | $38 |
| Utilities | $106 |
| Local transport | $13 |
| Essentials / mo | $383 |
| Avg net salary | $272 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $607 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,239 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Surabaya, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $1.39 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $11.15 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $2.79 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.53 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.37 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.32 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.57 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.28 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.23 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.30 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.86 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.22 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.66 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.01 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.04 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.28 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.52 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.34 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.95 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.41 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.33 |
| Taxi start | $0.49 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.45 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.73 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $86.52 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $19.50 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $4.67 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $18.11 |
| Cinema, one seat | $2.65 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Surabaya has 99.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regency/city level). That is the 4th-highest of 6 Indonesia cities we track. Indonesia's national figure is 104.8, so Surabaya runs 5 below the country as a whole.
Every Indonesia region by male-to-female ratio →
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.9°C | 33.1°C | 82% | 91% | 263 mm |
| Feb | 27.6°C | 32.9°C | 84% | 89% | 294 mm |
| Mar | 28.1°C | 34°C | 82% | 84% | 293 mm |
| Apr | 28.6°C | 34.7°C | 80% | 74% | 191 mm |
| May | 29°C | 34.5°C | 76% | 57% | 77 mm |
| Jun | 28.4°C | 33.4°C | 75% | 54% | 53 mm |
| Jul | 27.9°C | 32°C | 72% | 47% | 23 mm |
| Aug | 28°C | 31.9°C | 70% | 46% | 10 mm |
| Sep | 28.7°C | 33°C | 68% | 52% | 27 mm |
| Oct | 29.3°C | 34.3°C | 70% | 64% | 107 mm |
| Nov | 29.1°C | 34.8°C | 76% | 80% | 205 mm |
| Dec | 28.3°C | 33.9°C | 80% | 89% | 275 mm |
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