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| Expense | Banda Aceh | Surabaya | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.05 | $5.18 | Banda Aceh |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.20 | $20.74 | Banda Aceh |
| Cappuccino | $1.22 | $1.56 | Banda Aceh |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $91.80 | $118 | Banda Aceh |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.85 | $19.01 | Banda Aceh |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.15 | $50.11 | Banda Aceh |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.34 | $14.52 | Banda Aceh |
| Fitness club membership | $11.34 | $14.52 | Banda Aceh |
| Cinema ticket | $2.97 | $3.80 | Banda Aceh |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $173 | $235 | Banda Aceh |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $120 | $163 | Banda Aceh |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $360 | $490 | Banda Aceh |
| Total single-person budget | $390 | $509 | Banda Aceh |
| Average net salary | $420 | $538 |
Banda Aceh is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Banda Aceh runs about $390 versus $509 in Surabaya — a difference of roughly 31%.
Salary-adjusted, Banda Aceh leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Banda Aceh · Full cost of living in Surabaya