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About Solo

Solo (Surakarta) is a calm, affordable city in Central Java, great for digital nomads who prefer a slower pace 🏡💻. It offers low living costs, friendly locals, tasty food, and solid transport links. Wi‑Fi is decent in cafés and coworking spots, though the scene is smaller than in Bali. Good for focused work and authentic Javanese culture 🌿✨

Through the year

Best in January (61) · now 61
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 305 mm Feb: 307 mm Mar: 257 mm Apr: 256 mm May: 344 mm Jun: 312 mm Jul: 333 mm Aug: 347 mm Sep: 265 mm Oct: 222 mm Nov: 254 mm Dec: 285 mm Jan: 29°C / 24°C Feb: 29°C / 24°C Mar: 29°C / 24°C Apr: 30°C / 24°C May: 30°C / 24°C Jun: 29°C / 24°C Jul: 30°C / 24°C Aug: 30°C / 23°C Sep: 30°C / 23°C Oct: 31°C / 24°C Nov: 30°C / 24°C Dec: 29°C / 24°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 8.3
Internet Speed 7.4
Safety 7.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.3
Accommodation Cost 8.0
Weather 6.1
Nomad Friendly 6.2
Racial Tolerance 7.1
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Solo
ItemCost
Mobile Plan $5.01 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $21.52 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $144.42 per month
Coworking Space $67.79 per month
Coffee $1.30 per cup
Beer $2.24 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.06 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $10.61 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 Cagayan de Oro PH Philippines $1,484 6.1 Compare
2 Cagayan de Oro City PH Philippines $1,103 6.2 Compare
3 Davao City PH Philippines $1,585 6.3 Compare
4 Cebu City PH Philippines $1,777 6.7 Compare

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