Senggigi vs Yogyakarta
📶
Yogyakarta has 2x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Senggigi
Yogyakarta
Total Budget
$700/mo ✓
$800/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$350/mo
Coworking
$100/mo
$80/mo ✓
Meal Out
$2
$2
Coffee
$2
$1.5 ✓
Senggigi is $100/mo cheaper (13% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇮🇩 Senggigi
📶 Internet25 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
Senggigi
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: July, August, May, June
Yogyakarta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
26°26°
Apr
26°26°
Jul
26°25°
Oct
27°27°
SenggigiYogyakarta
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Senggigi
🇮🇩Yogyakarta
💰
Monthly Budget
$700
Winner$800
📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
50 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
4.2/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.2/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
9/10
Winner🎉
Nightlife
5/10
5/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
6/10
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner1
Senggigi 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
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
🇮🇩Senggigi
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living compared to Bali
- +Stunning beaches and epic sunsets with views of Mount Agung
- +Gateway to the pristine Gili Islands just 30 minutes away
- +Laid-back atmosphere without the crowds of Bali
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable especially outside main areas
- −Limited dedicated coworking spaces compared to Bali
- −Need scooter or car to get around the spread-out area
- −Rainy season (Nov-Mar) can disrupt outdoor activities
🇮🇩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