Hoi An vs Yogyakarta

🛂
Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Monthly expenses comparison in USD

Expense
Hoi An
Yogyakarta
Total Budget
$900/mo
$800/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$350/mo
Coworking
$100/mo
$80/mo
Meal Out
$2
$2
Coffee
$1.5
$1.5
Yogyakarta is $100/mo cheaper (13% savings)

💻 Remote Work Essentials

Internet, timezone, and language comparison

🇻🇳 Hoi An
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h

🌡️ Climate Comparison

Weather patterns and best times to visit

Hoi An

ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days214/year
Best months: April, March

Yogyakarta

ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: July, August, September

Quarterly Temperatures

Jan
21°26°
Apr
28°26°
Jul
30°25°
Oct
26°27°
Hoi AnYogyakarta

📊 Full Comparison

Category
🇻🇳Hoi An
🇮🇩Yogyakarta
💰
Monthly Budget
$900
$800
Winner
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.6/5
Winner
4.2/5
Nomad Score
4.3/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
5/10
🚶
Walkability
9/10
Winner
6/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
2
Hoi An wins
vs
1
Yogyakarta wins

Which City is Right for You?

Recommendations based on your nomad style

💵Budget Nomad
Either works

Similar costs - choose based on other factors

💻Developer
Either works

Both have adequate internet for development work

🦋Social Butterfly
Either works

Similar social opportunities

🛡️Safety-First
Either works

Both cities are similarly safe

🍜Foodie
Either works

Both have great food scenes

🎉Party Person
Either works

Both have great nightlife

🇻🇳Hoi An

Pros
  • +UNESCO Ancient Town with stunning architecture
  • +Extremely affordable cost of living
  • +Amazing local cuisine and street food
  • +Very safe with low crime rates
Cons
  • Flooding during rainy season (Sep-Jan)
  • Limited nightlife options
  • Can feel touristy in Old Town
  • Hot and humid in summer months

🇮🇩Yogyakarta

Pros
  • +Extremely affordable cost of living
  • +Rich Javanese culture and heritage
  • +UNESCO World Heritage temples nearby
  • +Friendly locals and student atmosphere
Cons
  • Internet can be inconsistent
  • Limited coworking options compared to Bali
  • High humidity year-round
  • Traffic congestion in city center

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