I’m a Surabaya Local — Here’s a Realistic Daily Budget to Explore Surabaya (Let’s Discuss!)

 Hi! I’m a Surabaya local, and I want to share a realistic budget guide for anyone visiting the city whether you’re traveling super cheap or planning a more comfortable trip. (Quick reference: IDR 100,000 ≈ USD 6–7.) And if you’ve been to Surabaya before, drop your own tips too 👇✨ ## Daily Budget Estimates in Surabaya (IDR) ### Super Budget (IDR 150,000–250,000 / day) Best if you: • eat mostly street food • walk a lot • keep transport minimal ### Comfort Budget (IDR 250,000–450,000 / day) Best if you: • do proper food hunting • take Grab/Gojek more often • still choose affordable places ### Chill + Explore More (IDR 450,000–800,000+ / day) Best if you: • café-hop • eat at popular spots • use private transport more • shop for souvenirs ## What You’ll Spend Money On Most ### Food (the real main attraction) Surabaya is a food city. The biggest “problem” isn’t expensive meals… it’s wanting to try everything 😭✨ ### Transportation Grab/Gojek is easy and practical. But if you’re okay walking, many areas are also fun to explore on foot. ### Activities Most activities in Surabaya are pretty budget friendly, so you can do a lot without spending much. ## Local Tips to Save Money ### Stay in a strategic area Picking the right area helps you save time + daily transport costs. ### Mix your meals Do one “proper” meal, then snack on street food the rest of the day. You’ll stay full and still save money. ### Go out in the late afternoon Surabaya feels better in the late afternoon cooler weather, better vibes, and more places come alive. ## Let’s Talk 👇 ### What’s your Surabaya budget like? If you’ve traveled to Surabaya before, share: • your daily budget range • what you spent the most on • your favorite hidden gems in the city