Surabaya

🇮🇩Indonesia•Southeast Asia

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living38

Safety69

Healthcare62

Career Opportunities63

Climate57

Transport59

Air Quality63.5

Family Friendliness63.33

Education57

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Surabaya a good place to live?

Surabaya scores 59/100 overall. It is relatively expensive (cost score: 38/100), moderately safe (safety: 69/100), and has decent healthcare (healthcare: 62/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Surabaya?

Surabaya has a cost of living score of 38/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Surabaya?

Surabaya has a transport score of 59/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Surabaya?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Surabaya are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Surabaya safe for expats?

Surabaya has a safety score of 69/100. The city moderately safe and has an air quality score of 63.5/100.

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