JakartavsYogyakarta
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Jakarta
Yogyakarta
Total Budget
$950/mo
$800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$80/mo
$80/mo
Meal Out
$2
$2
Coffee
$2
$1.5 ✓
Yogyakarta is $150/mo cheaper (19% 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
🇮🇩 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
Jakarta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days270/year
Best months: July, August, September
Yogyakarta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°26°
Apr
27°26°
Jul
27°25°
Oct
28°27°
JakartaYogyakarta
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Jakarta
🇮🇩Yogyakarta
💰
Monthly Budget
$950
$800
Winner📶
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
4.2/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.5/10
4.2/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
Winner5/10
🚶
Walkability
3/10
6/10
Winner👥
Community
large
Winnermedium
2
Jakarta wins
vs
4
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
Jakarta
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Yogyakarta
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉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
🇮🇩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
