Makild nomad city guide

Surabaya, Indonesia

Compare Surabaya, Indonesia for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Beaches
Monthly estimateINR 1,08,300
Studio rentINR 28,000-INR 65,000
Internet70 Mbps
Safety52/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (40)
PowerBackup advised (46)
CoworkingLimited work spots (50)
Best seasonMay-Sep
Minimum stay6-12 months

Nomad fit in Surabaya

Surabaya is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Gubeng, Darmo, Pakuwon edge. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 30-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 6-12 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips

Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

The best timing is usually May-Sep. Watch out for jan-feb rain when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Surabaya. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (35)
Crime rate
Elevated (49)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (40)
Power reliability
Backup advised (46)
Mobile data / eSIM
Workable mobile data (68)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (50)
Healthcare access
Limited access (33)
English usability
Manageable (60)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (61)
Airport access
Good airport access (80)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (57)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (44)
Food delivery / convenience
Some delivery options (57)
Social / nomad community
Small community (44)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (73)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (31)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (47)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 28,000-INR 65,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 25,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 7,200 / month
Cab estimate
INR 180 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 32,000 roundtrip estimate, 8-13h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Surabaya, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 190 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 480 / kg
Rice
INR 100 / kg
Milk
INR 120 / litre
Local lunch
INR 270 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 135 / cup

Country context

Country
Indonesia
Airport code
SUB
GDP per person estimate
$4,925
City conservatism estimate
68/100

All table data for Surabaya

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 1,08,300
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 28,000-INR 65,000 / month
Average rent
INR 46,500
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 100 / sq ft
Apartment size
30-55 sqm
Average apartment size
43 sqm / 463 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
6-12 months
Areas to start with
Gubeng, Darmo, Pakuwon edge

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 25,500
Common food basket
Eggs INR 190, chicken INR 480/kg, rice INR 100/kg, milk INR 120/L
Eggs
INR 190 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 480 / kg
Rice
INR 100 / kg
Milk
INR 120 / litre
Local lunch
INR 270 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 135 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 180 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 5,800 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,400 / month
Internet speed
70 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
SUB
Flight from Mumbai
INR 32,000 roundtrip estimate, 8-13h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~10.5h one-way
Airport distance
15.1 km from city coordinate
Best season
May-Sep
Avoid / bad season
Jan-Feb rain
Scenic places
Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips
Scenic description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 1,08,300/month, 70 Mbps, 52/100 safety
General safety estimate
52/100
Women safety estimate
57/100
City conservatism estimate
68/100
Beach access
Yes
Development estimate
Emerging (47)
Cleanliness
Challenging (35)
Crime rate
Elevated (49)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (40)
Power reliability
Backup advised (46)
Mobile data / eSIM
Workable mobile data (68)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (50)
Healthcare access
Limited access (33)
English usability
Manageable (60)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (61)
Airport access
Good airport access (80)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (57)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (44)
Food delivery / convenience
Some delivery options (57)
Social / nomad community
Small community (44)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (73)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (31)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (47)
City population
2,874,314

Country and source context

Country
Indonesia
Country code
ID
Country cities tracked
230
Country GDP
$1,396B
GDP per person estimate
$4,925
Country conservatism estimate
68/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
Data quality
curated
Source basis
Makild curated baseline, GeoNames city coordinates, OurAirports airport lookup and World Bank country context where available.

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