SiargaovsJakarta
💰
Jakarta saves you $250/month
21% cheaper on rent, food & transport
🛂
Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Siargao
Jakarta
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$950/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$400/mo ✓
$500/mo
Coworking
$100/mo
$80/mo ✓
Meal Out
$2
$2
Coffee
$2
$2
Jakarta is $250/mo cheaper (26% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇵🇭 Siargao
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇮🇩 Jakarta
📶 Internet60 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Siargao
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days301/year
Jakarta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days270/year
Best months: July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
26°27°
Apr
27°27°
Jul
28°27°
Oct
27°28°
SiargaoJakarta
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇭Siargao
🇮🇩Jakarta
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$950
Winner📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
60 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
Winner3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
Winner3.5/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
3/10
3/10
👥
Community
medium
large
Winner2
Siargao wins
vs
2
Jakarta wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Jakarta
$250/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Jakarta
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Siargao
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇵🇭Siargao
Pros
- +Surfing Capital of the Philippines with world-class Cloud 9 waves
- +Affordable cost of living compared to Western countries
- +Growing digital nomad community with dedicated coworking spaces
- +Stunning natural attractions from lagoons to rock pools
Cons
- −Frequent power outages disrupt work and daily life
- −Internet can be unreliable outside coworking spaces
- −Limited medical facilities for serious emergencies
- −Need scooter for transportation as walkability is low
🇮🇩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
