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About Bukittinggi

Bukittinggi, Indonesia 🇮🇩 is a cool highland city with fresh air, scenic views, and a relaxed pace—great for digital nomads seeking a quieter base. ☕💻 It has solid local food, affordable living, and easy access to nature. While not a major tech hub, it’s a refreshing spot for focused remote work and weekend adventures. 🌿🏞️

Through the year

Best in July (63) · now 60
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 206 mm Feb: 156 mm Mar: 186 mm Apr: 186 mm May: 194 mm Jun: 170 mm Jul: 92 mm Aug: 239 mm Sep: 182 mm Oct: 214 mm Nov: 272 mm Dec: 260 mm Jan: 25°C / 18°C Feb: 25°C / 18°C Mar: 25°C / 18°C Apr: 26°C / 18°C May: 26°C / 19°C Jun: 26°C / 18°C Jul: 26°C / 18°C Aug: 25°C / 18°C Sep: 26°C / 18°C Oct: 26°C / 18°C Nov: 25°C / 18°C Dec: 25°C / 18°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.9
Internet Speed 5.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.2
Safety 6.9
Weather 6.6
Accommodation Cost 8.1
Nomad Friendly 5.0
Female Friendly 6.4
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Bukittinggi
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $126.74 per month
Coworking Space $73.68 per month
Coffee $1.30 per cup
Beer $2.65 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.47 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $14.74 per month
Mobile Plan $6.48 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $26.53 per month

Other cities in Indonesia

Other cities in Indonesia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ubud $2,252 7.5 Compare
2 Canggu $2,664 7.3 Compare
3 Seminyak $2,835 7.1 Compare
4 Sanur $1,936 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lake Toba ID Indonesia $1,394 5.6 Compare
2 Malacca MY Malaysia $1,879 6.4 Compare
3 Putrajaya MY Malaysia $2,044 6.5 Compare
4 Padang ID Indonesia $1,214 5.6 Compare

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