IstanbulvsJakarta
💰
Jakarta saves you $250/month
21% cheaper on rent, food & transport
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Istanbul
Jakarta
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$950/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$900/mo
$500/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$80/mo ✓
Meal Out
$6
$2 ✓
Coffee
$2.5
$2 ✓
Jakarta is $250/mo cheaper (26% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇷 Istanbul
📶 Internet75 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+2
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West1h
🇺🇸 US East4h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇮🇩 Jakarta
📶 Internet60 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Istanbul
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp16°C
Rainy Days100/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Jakarta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days270/year
Best months: July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
8°27°
Apr
13°27°
Jul
26°27°
Oct
17°28°
IstanbulJakarta
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇷Istanbul
🇮🇩Jakarta
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$950
Winner📶
Internet Speed
75 Mbps
Winner60 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
Winner3.5/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
Winner3/10
👥
Community
medium
large
Winner3
Istanbul wins
vs
2
Jakarta wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Jakarta
$250/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Jakarta
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️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
🇹🇷Istanbul
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living for a major city
- +Rich history and world-class cultural attractions
- +Excellent public transportation network including metro and ferries
- +Amazing food scene from street food to fine dining
Cons
- −Internet can be inconsistent in some areas
- −Taxi scams are common for tourists
- −Language barrier outside tourist areas
- −Traffic congestion can be severe
🇮🇩Jakarta
Pros
- +Very affordable cost of living under $1000/month possible
- +Massive selection of coworking spaces and cafes
- +Incredible street food scene with diverse cuisines
- +Modern MRT system and cheap Gojek/Grab rides under $1
Cons
- −Severe traffic congestion - plan routes carefully
- −Poor air quality especially during dry season
- −Very low walkability - need transport everywhere
- −English not widely spoken outside business areas
