Your Expat Community in Surabaya

Additional Information on Expat Life in Surabaya

Surabaya is the second-largest city in Indonesia and has played a pivotal part in the country's history, having been the center of trading in the Dutch East Indies. Whether moving to Surabaya because of work or other reasons, expats will find the city a pleasantly clean environment for the most part — it has been compared to Singapore, such is the pride it takes in its appearance. Residents themselves have been known to take to the streets in cleaning teams to keep their area pristine. Days of leisure for expats in Surabaya offer a chance to take in the city's mix of historical sites and modern complexes, while the cuisine is a cross-section of traditional Indonesian fare and dishes from China, which accounts for much of the country's expat population.

InterNations: The Easiest Way to Grow Your Expat Network in Surabaya

Surabaya is known for its tropical equatorial climate and with the help of your fellow expats you'll quickly adjust and settle in to your new environment. Hobbies and areas of personal interest form part of our identity, and as part of the InterNations Surabaya Community you will be able to find and meet expats with similar tastes, an essential part of making friends and feeling at home in a new country. All we ask is you respect the opinions of other InterNations members, and that you demonstrate politeness and courtesy when interacting with other members, whether online or offline. So come along to one of our large community-wide social events or meet up with fellow members in a smaller setting by joining one of groups for different hobbies and interests. If there isn't a group open yet for your favorite hobby, feel free to start your own.