Makild nomad city guide

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Compare Yogyakarta, Indonesia for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Beaches
Monthly estimateINR 84,500
Studio rentINR 22,000-INR 45,000
Internet45 Mbps
Safety64/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (40)
PowerBackup advised (47)
CoworkingSparse work scene (39)
Best seasonMay-Sep
Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Prawirotaman, Sleman. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 30-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips

Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

The best timing is usually May-Sep. Watch out for jan-feb rain when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Yogyakarta. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (37)
Crime rate
Moderate (38)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (40)
Power reliability
Backup advised (47)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (57)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (39)
Healthcare access
Limited access (31)
English usability
Manageable (56)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (58)
Airport access
Good airport access (75)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (54)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (32)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (45)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (37)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (78)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (31)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (50)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 22,000-INR 45,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 21,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 5,400 / month
Cab estimate
INR 180 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 33,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-16h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Yogyakarta, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 150 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 390 / kg
Rice
INR 85 / kg
Milk
INR 100 / litre
Local lunch
INR 220 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 110 / cup

Country context

Country
Indonesia
Airport code
JOG
GDP per person estimate
$5,200
City conservatism estimate
68/100

All table data for Yogyakarta

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 84,500
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 22,000-INR 45,000 / month
Average rent
INR 33,500
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 72 / sq ft
Apartment size
30-55 sqm
Average apartment size
43 sqm / 463 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-6 months
Areas to start with
Prawirotaman, Sleman

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 21,000
Common food basket
Eggs INR 150, chicken INR 390/kg, rice INR 85/kg, milk INR 100/L
Eggs
INR 150 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 390 / kg
Rice
INR 85 / kg
Milk
INR 100 / litre
Local lunch
INR 220 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 110 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 180 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 4,200 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,200 / month
Internet speed
45 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
JOG
Flight from Mumbai
INR 33,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-16h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~12.5h one-way
Airport distance
35.8 km from city coordinate
Best season
May-Sep
Avoid / bad season
Jan-Feb rain
Scenic places
Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips
Scenic description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 84,500/month, 45 Mbps, 64/100 safety
General safety estimate
64/100
Women safety estimate
62/100
City conservatism estimate
68/100
Beach access
Yes
Development estimate
Emerging (44)
Cleanliness
Challenging (37)
Crime rate
Moderate (38)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (40)
Power reliability
Backup advised (47)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (57)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (39)
Healthcare access
Limited access (31)
English usability
Manageable (56)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (58)
Airport access
Good airport access (75)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (54)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (32)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (45)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (37)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (78)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (31)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (50)
City population
373,589
City coordinates
-7.80139, 110.36472

Country and source context

Country
Indonesia
Country code
ID
Country cities tracked
225
Country GDP
$1,500B
GDP per person estimate
$5,200
Country conservatism estimate
68/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1621177
Search phrase
Yogyakarta Indonesia Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Yogyakarta
Country Code
ID
Country
Indonesia
Iata
JOG
Rent Low
22000
Rent High
45000
Internet
45
Food Daily
1400
Cab5km
180
Utilities
4200
Wifi
1200
Flight Inr
33000
Flight Time
9-16h one stop
Area
Prawirotaman, Sleman
Size
30-55 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-6 months
Best Season
May-Sep
Avoid Season
Jan-Feb rain
Safety
64
City Conservative
68
Country Gdp Pc
5200
Country Gdp B
1500
Title Name
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Scenic
Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips
Scenic Description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.
Average Rent
33500
Average Sqm
43
Monthly Estimate
84500
Search Phrase
Yogyakarta Indonesia Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips
Latitude
-7.80139
Longitude
110.36472
Population
373589
Geo Name Id
1621177
Airport Distance Km
35.784988575123094
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta

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