JakartavsUbud (Bali)
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Jakarta saves you $1,250/month
57% cheaper on rent, food & transport
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Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Jakarta
Ubud (Bali)
Total Budget
$950/mo ✓
$2,200/mo
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo ✓
$800/mo
Coworking
$80/mo ✓
$220/mo
Meal Out
$2 ✓
$3
Coffee
$2 ✓
$2.5
Jakarta is $1,250/mo cheaper (57% 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
🇮🇩 Ubud (Bali)
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
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
Ubud (Bali)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp25°C
Rainy Days274/year
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°25°
Apr
27°25°
Jul
27°24°
Oct
28°25°
JakartaUbud (Bali)
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Jakarta
🇮🇩Ubud (Bali)
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Monthly Budget
$950
Winner$2,200
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Internet Speed
60 Mbps
50 Mbps
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Safety
3.5/5
3.8/5
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Nomad Score
3.5/10
4.2/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
6/10
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Walkability
3/10
6/10
Winner👥
Community
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Jakarta wins
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Ubud (Bali) wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Jakarta
$1250/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻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
🇮🇩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
🇮🇩Ubud (Bali)
Pros
- +Lower cost of living than Western cities with comfortable lifestyle from around 1,500–2,200 USD per month depending on villa and extras
- +Several established coworking spaces such as Outpost Ubud, Outpost Penestanan, Beluna and Ubud.Space with reliable high speed internet
- +Strong digital nomad and expat community with multiple Facebook groups and regular meetups across Bali
- +Excellent café scene with many laptop friendly spots serving good coffee, smoothie bowls and vegan food
Cons
- −Traffic can be congested on the narrow roads around the centre, especially at peak hours
- −Sidewalks are inconsistent or broken, so walking can be tiring and not always safe at night
- −Air quality can dip during regional burning season and on very busy traffic days
- −You generally need a scooter or frequent taxis or Gojek rides to move efficiently
