Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇩 Surabaya
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
Solo budget traveler
—
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 9.4 rating
Couple on a budget
—
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $22/night
Digital nomad
—
★★★★★
Coffee $1.51, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
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★★★★★
Beer $2.33, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
—
★★★★★
29 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇩 Surabaya | 🇮🇩 Yogyakarta | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $11 | $11 cheaper | $0/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $23 | $21 cheaper | $2/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $42 | $39 cheaper | $3/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇩 Surabaya | 🇮🇩 Yogyakarta |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $1.47 | $1.30 12% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $5.89 | $5.05 14% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.65 | $2.33 12% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.58 | $1.51 4% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.41 | $0.22 46% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇩▼
Surabaya
Indonesia
60
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $6/night). Strong hostel scene (14 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelIkiru to Live (9.0)
Annual dorm avg$6/night
Total hostels14
🇮🇩▼
Yogyakarta
Indonesia
67
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $8/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (29 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHuma Yogyakarta Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇮🇩 Surabaya
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Surabaya & Yogyakarta
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇩 Surabaya
No weather data
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
30°C
High
/
24°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 297mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep
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