Cost of Living in Yogyakarta
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Average Monthly Cost
$800
per month
Budget
$430
Mid-Range
$696
Comfortable
$1,290
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $200 | $250 | $350 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $100 | $140 | $360 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $56 | $80 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $430 | $696 | $1,290 |
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Prices shown in USD (converted from IDR)
Local prices in Rp shown in parentheses
Updated: 1/12/2026
How Yogyakarta Compares
-42%
vs Asia
average
-55%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇮🇩Yogyakarta$800/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg
Price Comparison vs Asia
| Item | Yogyakarta | Asia Avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠Rent (1BR) | $241 | $713 | -66% |
| 🍜Meal | $1.3 | $3.2 | -59% |
| ☕Coffee | $1.5 | $2.2 | -32% |
| 🚇Transit | $10 | $21 | -52% |
| 💪Gym | $16 | $53 | -70% |
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💡 Money-Saving Tips for Yogyakarta
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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