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Indonesia · Asia · Population 3,018,022 · Asia/Jakarta

Surabaya in Indonesia (Asia) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$900 incl. rent, an average annual temperature of 27.7°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$900incl. rent · est. range

$765 – $1080

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-09

Safety index

Data pending (see country-level)

Source: no city-level safety estimate

Climate (10-yr avg)

27.7°C avg/yr

1830mm · 3681h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

33Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

35.2µg/m³ PM2.5 · Poor

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official remote-work visa E33G (since 2024; annual income threshold about US$60,000)

Source: Indonesia snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Surabaya?

Surabaya has an estimated monthly cost of ~$900 including rent (range $765–$1080), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Surabaya safe?

City-level safety index is pending; country-level reference for Indonesia is 53.8/100 (Global Peace Index rank #91). Always check the latest official travel advisories.

How can Chinese passport holders enter Indonesia?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaOnArrival to Indonesia. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Surabaya?

Median fixed broadband download is about 33 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Indonesia

Indonesia: GDP per capita ~$5,060 (World Bank), HDI 0.713, Global Peace Index rank #91 (IEP 2024). Open Indonesia country page →

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