# Tenerife vs Surabaya

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

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Surabaya

🌐
Fastest Internet
Tenerife

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Best Vibe
Tenerife

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Safest City
Tenerife

🌿
Cleanest Air
Tenerife

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Most Walkable
Tenerife

🏆 Overall Winner: Tenerife

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[Tenerife](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/tenerife.md)

[Spain](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain.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
$1560
$570

1-Bed Center Rent
$900
$250

Coworking Desk
$200
$60

Local Meal
$12
$2.5

Cappuccino
$2.5
$1.8

Gym Membership
$40
$25

Transport Budget
$60
$20

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
100 Mbps
25 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
8/10
7/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
70/100
65/100

Healthcare Quality
Good
Average

English Proficiency
Average
Basic

Climate Type
Subtropical
Tropical monsoon

Best Time to Visit
Nov - Mar
Apr - Oct

## [Tenerife](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/tenerife.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ Year-round mild climate with 300+ sunny days
* ✅ Stunning beaches and volcanic landscapes
* ✅ Affordable cost of living compared to mainland Spain
* ✅ Strong expat community with plenty of networking events
* ✅ Excellent hiking and outdoor activities
* ✅ Good digital infrastructure and coworking spaces

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Touristy areas can be crowded and expensive
* ❌ Long-term rental contracts are hard to secure
* ❌ Bureaucratic hurdles for residency paperwork
* ❌ Limited nightlife outside major resort zones
* ❌ Public transport is infrequent in remote areas
* ❌ Tap water not drinkable – rely on bottled water

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Schengen Area (90/180 days)
* ▪ Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa
* ▪ Spanish Digital Nomad Visa

## [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)