Nusa Penida vs Yogyakarta

📶
Yogyakarta has 3x faster internet

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Monthly expenses comparison in USD

Expense
Nusa Penida
Yogyakarta
Total Budget
$850/mo
$800/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$350/mo
Coworking
$150/mo
$80/mo
Meal Out
$3
$2
Coffee
$2.5
$1.5
Yogyakarta is $50/mo cheaper (6% savings)

💻 Remote Work Essentials

Internet, timezone, and language comparison

🇮🇩 Nusa Penida
📶 Internet15 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇮🇩 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

Nusa Penida

ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp24°C
Rainy Days239/year
Best months: June, July, August, September

Yogyakarta

ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: July, August, September

Quarterly Temperatures

Jan
24°26°
Apr
24°26°
Jul
23°25°
Oct
25°27°
Nusa PenidaYogyakarta

📊 Full Comparison

Category
🇮🇩Nusa Penida
🇮🇩Yogyakarta
💰
Monthly Budget
$850
$800
📶
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
50 Mbps
Winner
🛡️
Safety
4.5/5
4.2/5
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.2/10
Winner
🍽️
Food Scene
6/10
9/10
Winner
🎉
Nightlife
4/10
5/10
🚶
Walkability
3/10
6/10
Winner
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner
0
Nusa Penida wins
vs
5
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
Yogyakarta

50 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads

🦋Social Butterfly
Yogyakarta

Larger nomad community for networking

🛡️Safety-First
Either works

Both cities are similarly safe

🍜Foodie
Yogyakarta

Better food scene with incredible variety

🎉Party Person
Either works

Both have great nightlife

🇮🇩Nusa Penida

Pros
  • +Stunning dramatic cliffs and pristine beaches
  • +World-class diving with manta rays and mola mola
  • +Very affordable cost of living
  • +Unspoiled natural beauty and authentic island vibe
Cons
  • Limited and unreliable internet connectivity
  • No dedicated coworking spaces
  • Rough and challenging roads
  • Limited healthcare facilities

🇮🇩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

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