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About Semarang

Semarang, Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ is an underrated spot for digital nomads: affordable living, laid-back coastal vibe, and easy access to cafes and coworking spaces โ˜•๐Ÿ’ป. Itโ€™s less crowded than Bali, with good local food, rich culture, and a strategic location on Java for regional travel. Great for nomads who want value, authenticity, and a slower pace ๐ŸŒด

Through the year

Best in July (75) ยท now 51
0ยฐ 10ยฐ 20ยฐ 30ยฐ 40ยฐ Jan: 253 mm Feb: 277 mm Mar: 208 mm Apr: 142 mm May: 129 mm Jun: 100 mm Jul: 34 mm Aug: 52 mm Sep: 68 mm Oct: 130 mm Nov: 234 mm Dec: 215 mm Jan: 29ยฐC / 24ยฐC Feb: 29ยฐC / 24ยฐC Mar: 30ยฐC / 24ยฐC Apr: 31ยฐC / 25ยฐC May: 32ยฐC / 25ยฐC Jun: 32ยฐC / 24ยฐC Jul: 33ยฐC / 24ยฐC Aug: 34ยฐC / 24ยฐC Sep: 34ยฐC / 24ยฐC Oct: 33ยฐC / 25ยฐC Nov: 31ยฐC / 25ยฐC Dec: 30ยฐC / 24ยฐC Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, ยฐC Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9
Safety 7.2
Internet Speed 7.1
Weather 5.4
Accommodation Cost 8.0
Female Friendly 6.5
Nomad Friendly 4.9
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Semarang
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $221.05 per month
Coworking Space $73.68 per month
Coffee $1.89 per cup
Beer $2.65 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.47 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $10.61 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 Yogyakarta ID Indonesia $1,229 6.8 Compare
2 Karimunjawa ID Indonesia $531 5.0 Compare
3 Malang ID Indonesia $1,099 6.3 Compare
4 Surabaya ID Indonesia $1,438 6.3 Compare

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