JakartavsUluwatu (Bali)
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Jakarta saves you $1,200/month
56% cheaper on rent, food & transport
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Jakarta has 2x faster internet
60 Mbps avg download speed
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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
Uluwatu (Bali)
Total Budget
$950/mo ✓
$2,150/mo
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo ✓
$1,300/mo
Coworking
$80/mo ✓
$220/mo
Meal Out
$2 ✓
$3
Coffee
$2
$2
Jakarta is $1,200/mo cheaper (56% 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
🇮🇩 Uluwatu (Bali)
📶 Internet30 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
Uluwatu (Bali)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days244/year
Best months: June, August, October
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
27°27°
Jul
27°26°
Oct
28°27°
JakartaUluwatu (Bali)
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Jakarta
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
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Monthly Budget
$950
Winner$2,150
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Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Winner30 Mbps
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Safety
3.5/5
4.2/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.5/10
3.6/10
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Food Scene
9/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
6/10
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Walkability
3/10
4/10
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Community
large
Winnermedium
3
Jakarta wins
vs
1
Uluwatu (Bali) wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Jakarta
$1200/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
Uluwatu (Bali)
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜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
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
Pros
- +Spectacular cliffside scenery with sunsets over the Indian Ocean and white-sand beaches
- +World-class reef breaks and surf culture with laid-back lifestyle
- +Quieter and less congested than Canggu or central Bali, with more nature and space
- +Strong café and healthy food scene with many organic and vegan options
Cons
- −Internet in guesthouses and villas can be inconsistent outside good providers and coworking spaces
- −Area is very spread out and not walkable – a scooter or constant ride-hailing is almost mandatory
- −Housing for long stays can be hard to find in high season and prices keep rising near the best beaches
- −Tropical heat and high humidity year-round, especially mid-day, can be draining for deep work
