Jakarta vs Surabaya for Remote Work
Jakarta and Surabaya are the two largest cities in Indonesia with complete remote-work profiles. Jakarta has about 8.5M residents; Surabaya has about 2.9M. Jakarta is the national capital.
Jakarta sees about 10 rainy days that month, while Surabaya sees about 4 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 23–31°C in Jakarta and 24–33°C in Surabaya.
Side-by-side
FAQ
- Which is larger, Jakarta or Surabaya?
- Jakarta is the larger of the two complete profiles in Indonesia, with about 8.5M residents compared with about 2.9M in Surabaya.
- How does the climate compare in Jakarta vs Surabaya?
- The best remote-work month is typically August in Jakarta (27°C avg) and August in Surabaya (27°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 10 rainy days in Jakarta versus about 4 rainy days in Surabaya.
Related pages
- Jakarta city guide
- Surabaya city guide
- More cities in Indonesia
- All city guides
- Cheapest Countries for Remote Work — Low cost of living
- English-Speaking Cities for Remote Work — English listed
- Best Southeast Asia Cities for Remote Work — Southeast Asia
- Retiring in Indonesia — Retirement hub
- Best healthcare countries to retire — Healthcare