Side-by-side city decision # Eskisehir vs Surabaya. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link EskisehirTurkey4/6 VS SurabayaIndonesia2/6 $778Eskisehir monthly budget $585Surabaya monthly budget 50 MbpsEskisehir internet 55 MbpsSurabaya internet Decision summary Eskisehir Eskisehir leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Surabaya Speed Fastest internet Surabaya Vibe Best nomad vibe Eskisehir Safety Highest safety Eskisehir Air Cleanest air Eskisehir Walk Most walkable Eskisehir Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Eskisehir](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkey/eskisehir.md) Turkey 4/6 Budget$778 Internet50 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Surabaya](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/surabaya.md) Indonesia 2/6 Budget$585 Internet55 Mbps Vibe6/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricEskisehirSurabaya Total estimated budget $778 $585 1-bed center rent $420 $260 Coworking desk $110 $95 Local meal $6 $1.8 Cappuccino $2.8 $2.2 Gym membership $28 $28 Transport budget $18 $45 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricEskisehirSurabaya Internet speed 50 Mbps 55 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 6/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricEskisehirSurabaya Safety index 74/100 62/100 Air quality 70/100 58/100 Walkability 8/10 4/10 Female safety 7/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 5/10 4/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricEskisehirSurabaya Healthcare quality Good Good English proficiency Basic Basic Climate type Continental semi-arid Tropical monsoon Best time to visit May - Oct May - Sep Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Eskisehir](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkey/eskisehir.md) Turkey → ### Strengths * Very affordable rent and everyday expenses by Turkish city standards * Compact, highly walkable center with an excellent tram network * Large student population creates a youthful café and cultural scene * Generally calm, safe, and less hectic than Istanbul or Ankara * Fast intercity rail connections make Ankara and Istanbul accessible * Pleasant riverside parks, pedestrian streets, and clean public spaces ### Trade-offs * Winters are cold, snowy, and noticeably dry * English is limited outside universities and tourism-facing businesses * Dedicated coworking choices are limited compared with major Turkish cities * International flight access usually requires travel to Ankara or Istanbul * Inflation and exchange-rate volatility make costs unpredictable * Social life can feel small for long-term nomads seeking an international crowd ### Common visa routes * Visa-free or e-Visa stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, depending on nationality * Short-term residence permit for qualifying rental, study, family, or other permitted purposes * Work permit sponsored by a Turkish employer or Turkish entity [Surabaya](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/surabaya.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * Very affordable everyday costs * Excellent East Javanese food scene * Reliable mobile data and growing fiber coverage * Major hospitals and modern shopping centers * Convenient base for exploring East Java * Less tourist-saturated than Bali ### Trade-offs * Heavy traffic and limited pedestrian infrastructure * Hot, humid weather year-round * English is not widely spoken outside modern districts * Air quality can worsen during the dry season * Smaller international nomad community than Bali or Jakarta * Tap water is not safe to drink ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival * B211A Visit Visa * E33G Remote Worker Visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.