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
Winner0
Nusa Penida wins
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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