# Surabaya vs Nantes Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle. * Share Copy link πŸ”₯ Top Nomad Vibe ### [Thailand](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/thailand.md) [Indonesia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia.md) [Spain](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain.md) [Portugal](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/portugal.md) [Mexico](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/mexico.md) [Vietnam](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/vietnam.md) [Colombia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/colombia.md) [Argentina](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/argentina.md) [Malaysia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/malaysia.md) [Philippines](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines.md) [TΓΌrkiye](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkey.md) [Croatia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/croatia.md) [Georgia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/georgia.md) ## πŸ† Who Wins? πŸ’° Best Budget Surabaya 🌐 Fastest Internet Nantes πŸ”₯ Best Vibe 🀝 Tie πŸ›‘οΈ Safest City Nantes 🌿 Cleanest Air Nantes 🚢 Most Walkable Nantes πŸ† Overall Winner: Nantes Show differences only Metric [Surabaya](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/surabaya.md) [Indonesia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia.md) [Nantes](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/france/nantes.md) [France](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/france.md) πŸ’° Monthly Budget & Costs Total Est. Budget $570 $1466 1-Bed Center Rent $250 $800 Coworking Desk $60 $220 Local Meal $2.5 $16 Cappuccino $1.8 $3.8 Gym Membership $25 $44 Transport Budget $20 $66 πŸ’» Workspace & Infrastructure Internet Speed 25 Mbps 150 Mbps Nomad Vibe 7/10 7/10 🌿 Quality of Life & Culture Safety Index 65/100 75/100 Healthcare Quality Average Excellent English Proficiency Basic Average Climate Type Tropical monsoon Oceanic temperate Best Time to Visit Apr - Oct May - Sep ## [Surabaya](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/surabaya.md) ### πŸ‘ Pros βœ… Extremely low cost of living, especially for housing and food * βœ… Excellent street food scene with diverse local cuisine * βœ… Friendly and welcoming local community * βœ… Good base for exploring East Java (Mount Bromo, Malang) * βœ… Reliable 4G/LTE coverage across the city * βœ… Less touristy than Bali, offering authentic Indonesian culture ### πŸ‘Ž 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 ### πŸ›‚ Nomad Visas * β–ͺ Visa on Arrival (30 days, extendable) * β–ͺ B211A Social-Business Visa (60 days) * β–ͺ B211B Digital Nomad Visa (6 months) ## [Nantes](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/france/nantes.md) ### πŸ‘ Pros * βœ… Excellent public transport and bike infrastructure * βœ… Vibrant cultural scene with festivals and art * βœ… Affordable rent compared to Paris or Lyon * βœ… Green spaces like Île de Versailles and Jardin des Plantes * βœ… Strong digital nomad community and coworking spaces * βœ… Great local food markets and seafood ### πŸ‘Ž Cons * ❌ Rainy and cloudy weather for much of the year * ❌ Limited English speakers outside tourist areas * ❌ Bureaucracy can be slow for visa and administrative tasks * ❌ Limited nightlife compared to larger cities * ❌ Some neighborhoods have higher crime rates at night * ❌ Public transport ends early on weekends ### πŸ›‚ Nomad Visas * β–ͺ Long-stay visa (VLS-TS) * β–ͺ Talent Passport * β–ͺ Schengen tourist visa (90 days)