Uluwatu (Bali) vs Yogyakarta
💰
Yogyakarta saves you $1,350/month
🛂
Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Uluwatu (Bali)
Yogyakarta
Total Budget
$2,150/mo
$800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$1,300/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$220/mo
$80/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3
$2 ✓
Coffee
$2
$1.5 ✓
Yogyakarta is $1,350/mo cheaper (169% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇮🇩 Uluwatu (Bali)
📶 Internet30 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
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
Uluwatu (Bali)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days244/year
Best months: June, August, October
Yogyakarta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°26°
Apr
27°26°
Jul
26°25°
Oct
27°27°
Uluwatu (Bali)Yogyakarta
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
🇮🇩Yogyakarta
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,150
$800
Winner📶
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
50 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.2/5
4.2/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.6/10
4.2/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
5/10
🚶
Walkability
4/10
6/10
Winner👥
Community
medium
medium
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Uluwatu (Bali) wins
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Yogyakarta wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Yogyakarta
$1350/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
Pros
- +Spectacular cliffside scenery with sunsets over the Indian Ocean and white-sand beaches
- +World-class reef breaks and surf culture with laid-back lifestyle
- +Quieter and less congested than Canggu or central Bali, with more nature and space
- +Strong café and healthy food scene with many organic and vegan options
Cons
- −Internet in guesthouses and villas can be inconsistent outside good providers and coworking spaces
- −Area is very spread out and not walkable – a scooter or constant ride-hailing is almost mandatory
- −Housing for long stays can be hard to find in high season and prices keep rising near the best beaches
- −Tropical heat and high humidity year-round, especially mid-day, can be draining for deep work
🇮🇩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