Banyuwangi, Indonesia
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Forget your dreams of an exotic island paradise - Banyuwangi is a gritty commercial hub, not a tourist haven. The airport serves just two domestic routes, Jakarta and Surabaya, with a measly 307,157 passengers passing through in 2018. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with two former regents implicated in $2.8 million worth of corruption during the airport's construction. And while the new terminal boasts an eco-friendly design, the constant noise of pilot training schools suggests this is no peaceful retreat. Banyuwangi is best suited for pragmatic travelers focused on business, not leisure.
Can I afford Banyuwangi?
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You could save
$2592 / month
Savings Rate86%
Rent $35
Living Costs $373
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Safety68
Healthcare20
Walkability5
NomadGrocery Basket
Milk (1L)$1
Bread (loaf)—
Eggs (12)$1
Rice (1kg)—
Chicken (1kg)—
Eating Out
Meal (Inexpensive)$1
Meal (Mid-range)$59
Cappuccino$1
Water (0.33L)—
Utilities & Lifestyle
Utilities (mo)$50
Mobile Plan (mo)$5
Gym (mo)$6
Cinema Ticket$2
Housing
1BR Center (mo)$35
1BR Outside (mo)—
3BR Center (mo)$94
3BR Outside (mo)—
Expat Life
English Proficiency
—Expat Community
—Top Neighborhoods
—Elevation
25mNearest Airport
WADD (103km)Local Economy
Avg Monthly Salary
$160Mortgage Interest Rate
6.84%🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle
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— Temperature
— Annual Rainfall
1757 mm Coworking Spaces
— Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug