JakartavsSenggigi
💰
Senggigi saves you $250/month
26% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Jakarta has 2x faster internet
60 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Jakarta
Senggigi
Total Budget
$950/mo
$700/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$80/mo ✓
$100/mo
Meal Out
$2
$2
Coffee
$2
$2
Senggigi is $250/mo cheaper (36% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇮🇩 Jakarta
📶 Internet60 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🇮🇩 Senggigi
📶 Internet25 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Jakarta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days270/year
Best months: July, August, September
Senggigi
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: July, August, May, June
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°26°
Apr
27°26°
Jul
27°26°
Oct
28°27°
JakartaSenggigi
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Jakarta
🇮🇩Senggigi
💰
Monthly Budget
$950
$700
Winner📶
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Winner25 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
4/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.5/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
Winner7/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
Winner5/10
🚶
Walkability
3/10
5/10
Winner👥
Community
large
Winnersmall
4
Jakarta wins
vs
3
Senggigi wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Senggigi
$250/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Jakarta
60 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Jakarta
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Senggigi
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Jakarta
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Jakarta
World-famous nightlife scene
🇮🇩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
🇮🇩Senggigi
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living compared to Bali
- +Stunning beaches and epic sunsets with views of Mount Agung
- +Gateway to the pristine Gili Islands just 30 minutes away
- +Laid-back atmosphere without the crowds of Bali
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable especially outside main areas
- −Limited dedicated coworking spaces compared to Bali
- −Need scooter or car to get around the spread-out area
- −Rainy season (Nov-Mar) can disrupt outdoor activities
