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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Cost breakdown
- Rent range
- INR 28,000-INR 65,000 / month
- Food estimate
- INR 51,000 / 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
Country context
- Country
- Indonesia
- Airport code
- SUB
- GDP per person estimate
- $5,200
- City conservatism estimate
- 68/100
