Cost of Living in Surabaya

The city lacks footpaths in most areas. The air pollution is quite unbearable especially when you walk to go around or riding motorbikes. Petrol sold here only met the Euro 3-4 emission standard. Most vehicles on the road do not meet the minimum emission standard. The locals burn their rubbish which includes burning plastic. Everywhere is pretty much the rubbish bin for many locals. Infrastructures are not well maintained. Definitely not a picturesque city except for the trees planted in city centres. The "parks" here are more like green pockets surrounded by heavy traffics. Not quite functioning as a park where you can chill. It's a fairly safe city but nothing is particularly interesting. Most working spaces free from air pollution would be in shopping malls. But they're currently having many restrictions to get in (as of 9/4/2021). Houses here are not designed to bear the humid tropical heat and are heavily reliant on AC. Healthy foods are expensive therefore not accessible to everyone even though it is a basic human right. The overall quality of life I'd rate 5/10.