# Khartoum vs Surabaya

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

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Best Budget
Surabaya

🌐
Fastest Internet
Surabaya

🔥
Best Vibe
Surabaya

🛡️
Safest City
Surabaya

🌿
Cleanest Air
Surabaya

🚶
Most Walkable
Surabaya

🏆 Overall Winner: Surabaya

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[Khartoum](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/sudan/khartoum.md)

[Sudan](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/sudan.md)

[Surabaya](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/surabaya.md)

[Indonesia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$620
$570

1-Bed Center Rent
$350
$250

Coworking Desk
$100
$60

Local Meal
$3
$2.5

Cappuccino
$1.5
$1.8

Gym Membership
$40
$25

Transport Budget
$20
$20

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
5 Mbps
25 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
2/10
7/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
15/100
65/100

Healthcare Quality
Poor
Average

English Proficiency
Basic
Basic

Climate Type
Hot desert climate
Tropical monsoon

Best Time to Visit
Nov - Feb
Apr - Oct

## [Khartoum](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/sudan/khartoum.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Extremely affordable
* ✅ Rich history and cultural heritage
* ✅ Vibrant local markets
* ✅ Warm hospitality from locals
* ✅ Scenic Nile riverfront
* ✅ Low competition for housing

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Ongoing conflict and political instability
* ❌ Very poor internet reliability and speed
* ❌ Limited and low-quality healthcare
* ❌ High risk of crime and abduction
* ❌ Frequent power cuts
* ❌ Extreme heat for most of the year

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Tourist visa (30 days)
* ▪ Business visa (90 days)
* ▪ Resident permit (requires sponsor)

## [Surabaya](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/surabaya.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Extremely low cost of living, especially for housing and food
* ✅ Excellent street food scene with diverse local cuisine
* ✅ Friendly and welcoming local community
* ✅ Good base for exploring East Java (Mount Bromo, Malang)
* ✅ Reliable 4G/LTE coverage across the city
* ✅ Less touristy than Bali, offering authentic Indonesian culture

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Limited English proficiency outside business areas
* ❌ Heavy traffic congestion during peak hours
* ❌ High humidity and frequent rain in wet season
* ❌ Public transportation is limited; motorbike or ride-hailing essential
* ❌ Air quality can be poor due to vehicle emissions
* ❌ Tap water is not drinkable; rely on bottled water

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Visa on Arrival (30 days, extendable)
* ▪ B211A Social-Business Visa (60 days)
* ▪ B211B Digital Nomad Visa (6 months)