Surakarta travel budget

Surakarta: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Surakarta

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Surakarta for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 13 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.6 per person
  • $ 1.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 381* (6176212 IDR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 34 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 5.3 per person
  • $ 2.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1022* (16571926 IDR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 50 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 4.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1644* (26674816 IDR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Surakarta compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Surakarta in 2025 is 57% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Surakarta in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%-64%-64%-81%-81%-54%-54%-58%-58%-69%-69%-17%-17%Price variation between Surakarta and United States (countrywide average) in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportLeisure activitiesShopping-100-80-60-40-200



Local prices in Surakarta by expense type

Restaurant budget in Surakarta

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Surakarta is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Surakarta (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.62.22.28.78.74.24.22.12.1United StatesSurakartaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.2/person
($ 1.1 to $ 3.5)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 8.7/person
($ 5.6 to $ 10.4)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.2/person
($ 3.9 to $ 4.6)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 2.5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.6 for 330ml
( $ 4.6)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Surakarta

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Surakarta is 81% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Surakarta (compared to United States)16816824824834834817917925625626264343585818183131United StatesSurakarta2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 24/night
($ 5.9 to $ 173)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 26/night
($ 7 to $ 202)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 43/night
($ 9.4 to $ 291)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 24 to $ 213)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 57/night
($ 27 to $ 203)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 569
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 18/month
($ 7 to $ 85)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 52/month
($ 15 to $ 210)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 73/month
($ 17 to $ 291)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 31/month
($ 13 to $ 241)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 94/month
($ 15 to $ 360)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Surakarta

On average, the price of supermarket food in Surakarta is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Surakarta (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.21.41.43.33.31.51.51.81.8United StatesSurakartaEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.4/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
( $ 1.2)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Surakarta

On average, the price of transport in Surakarta is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Surakarta (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.9110.50.50.70.70.90.9United StatesSurakartaBus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.20.40.60.811.21.41.61.822.22.42.62.83
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.7/km
( $ 0.7)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.8
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Surakarta

On average, budget for leisure activities in Surakarta is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 2.5/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 2.5)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 10.4/hr
( $ 10.4)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Surakarta

On average, shopping budget in Surakarta is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.5/pack
($ 2.1 to $ 3.9)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 74
($ 46 to $ 106)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 32 to $ 71)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Bali
Melbourne → Bali
Melbourne → Bali
$ 476
(fair price: $ 389)
Sydney → Bali
Sydney → Bali
Sydney → Bali
$ 525
(fair price: $ 427)
London → Bali
London → Bali
London → Bali
$ 965
(fair price: $ 859)
Manchester → Bali
Manchester → Bali
Manchester → Bali
$ 1039
(fair price: $ 884)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
Sydney → Java (Jakarta)
$ 712
(fair price: $ 599)
London → Java (Jakarta)
London → Java (Jakarta)
London → Java (Jakarta)
$ 809
(fair price: $ 710)



About this information on the cost of living in Surakarta

The information about the cost of living in Surakarta shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Surakarta was updated on 30-03-2025.

Change currency