Phnom PenhvsYogyakarta
🌡️
Tropical Monsoon vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
🛂
Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Phnom Penh
Yogyakarta
Total Budget
$900/mo
$800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$450/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$80/mo
$80/mo
Meal Out
$2
$2
Coffee
$2
$1.5 ✓
Yogyakarta is $100/mo cheaper (13% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
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
Phnom Penh
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp28°C
Rainy Days201/year
Best months: January, February, March, December
Yogyakarta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
26°26°
Apr
30°26°
Jul
28°25°
Oct
27°27°
Phnom PenhYogyakarta
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇰🇭Phnom Penh
🇮🇩Yogyakarta
💰
Monthly Budget
$900
$800
Winner📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3/5
4.2/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.5/10
4.2/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
Winner5/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
6/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
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Phnom Penh 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
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Yogyakarta
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Phnom Penh
World-famous nightlife scene
🇰🇭Phnom Penh
Pros
- +Extremely low cost of living - one of the cheapest capitals in Asia
- +Easy long-term visa options with indefinite extensions possible
- +Rich historical and cultural attractions including temples and museums
- +Thriving expat community with regular meetups and events
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable especially outside premium areas
- −Petty crime like bag snatching is common in tourist areas
- −Hot and humid climate year-round with monsoon flooding
- −Limited public transportation - reliant on tuk-tuks
🇮🇩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
