Turin
Italy
4/6
Budget$1,643
Internet151 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Side-by-side city decision
Turin vs Surabaya.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
TurinItaly4/6
VS
SurabayaIndonesia2/6
$1,643Turin monthly budget
$585Surabaya monthly budget
151 MbpsTurin internet
55 MbpsSurabaya internet
Decision summary
Turin
Turin leads on more of the six headline signals.
Cost
Best budget
Surabaya
Speed
Fastest internet
Turin
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Turin
Safety
Highest safety
Turin
Air
Cleanest air
Surabaya
Walk
Most walkable
Turin
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Surabaya
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.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsMetricTurinSurabaya
Total estimated budget
$1,643
$585
1-bed center rent
$980
$260
Coworking desk
$220
$95
Local meal
$15.2
$1.8
Cappuccino
$1.8
$2.2
Gym membership
$52
$28
Transport budget
$43
$45
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricTurinSurabaya
Internet speed
151 Mbps
55 Mbps
Nomad vibe
8/10
6/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricTurinSurabaya
Safety index
66/100
62/100
Air quality
57/100
58/100
Walkability
9/10
4/10
Female safety
7/10
6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
7/10
4/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricTurinSurabaya
Healthcare quality
Excellent
Good
English proficiency
Average
Basic
Climate type
Humid subtropical with continental influence
Tropical monsoon
Best time to visit
Apr - Jun
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.
Turin
Italy
Strengths
- Lower rents than Milan with excellent urban amenities
- Very walkable center and extensive public transport
- Outstanding Piedmontese food and aperitivo culture
- Fast fiber internet is common in central neighborhoods
- Easy access to the Alps, Langhe wine country, and France
- Strong museums, architecture, and year-round cultural life
Trade-offs
- Winter fog and Po Valley air pollution can be noticeable
- English is less widely spoken than in major tourist hubs
- Finding a furnished long-term rental can take time
- Summer heat can be humid and many homes lack air conditioning
- Bureaucracy for residency, leases, and permits is slow
- Night buses and late-night transit are less convenient
Common visa routes
- Italy Digital Nomad Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa-free or Type C visa
- Italian Elective Residence Visa
Surabaya
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.