Side-by-side city decision # Turin vs Surabaya. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link 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. [Turin](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/turin.md) Italy 4/6 Budget$1,643 Internet151 Mbps Vibe8/10 [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 MetricTurinSurabaya 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 signals MetricTurinSurabaya Internet speed 151 Mbps 55 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 6/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricTurinSurabaya 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 signals MetricTurinSurabaya 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](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/turin.md) 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](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.