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| Expense | Biak | Surabaya | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.77 | $5.18 | Biak |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.07 | $20.74 | Biak |
| Cappuccino | $1.13 | $1.56 | Biak |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $85.37 | $118 | Biak |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.81 | $19.01 | Biak |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $36.41 | $50.11 | Biak |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.55 | $14.52 | Biak |
| Fitness club membership | $10.55 | $14.52 | Biak |
| Cinema ticket | $2.76 | $3.80 | Biak |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $158 | $235 | Biak |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $110 | $163 | Biak |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $329 | $490 | Biak |
| Total single-person budget | $361 | $509 | Biak |
| Average net salary | $391 | $538 |
Biak is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Biak runs about $361 versus $509 in Surabaya — a difference of roughly 41%.
Salary-adjusted, Biak 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 Biak · Full cost of living in Surabaya