Essentials
- City
- Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Population
- 422,000 (City center), 3.8 Million (Metropolitan area)
- Internet Speed
- 30-50 Mbps on average via IndiHome or Biznet; 4G/5G speeds vary
- Currency & Banking
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). 1 USD ≈ 15,700 IDR, 1 EUR ≈ 17,000 IDR
- Tap Water
- Not drinkable; use bottled water (AQUA) or gallon dispensers (approx. 20,000 IDR)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C / F (European style)
- SIM Card
- Telkomsel (best coverage) or XL Axiata. Approx. 150,000 IDR for 30GB
- Banking for Expats
- Bank BCA or Mandiri; Wise and Revolut work at most ATMs (BCA/BNI preferred)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouses (Losmen), Boutique Hotels, and Kosts (Monthly rooms)
- Cashless Friendly
- Partially; QRIS (Local QR payment) widely accepted, but small warungs need cash
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Traveloka, and Mamikos (for local monthly rentals)
- Budget Accommodation
- Ostic House (approx. 150,000 IDR/night), ViaVia Guesthouse
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Prawirotaman or Jalan Malioboro for central access
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Prawirotaman (Cafes) or Caturtunggal/Depok (Student area with fast Wi-Fi)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Extrimis Coworking (Jl. Monjali, ~100,000 IDR/day)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Semesta Coffee (Kotabaru) or Mezzanine Eatery and Coffee (Sleman)
- Networking Events
- Yogyakarta Digital Nomad Meetup (via Facebook Groups); Startup Yogyakarta
- Social Events for Expats
- Weekly gatherings at ViaVia Cafe (Prawirotaman)
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Gojek or Grab (Bike and Car services available)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Trans Joga or local rentals like WS Rental (approx. 80,000 IDR/day for NMAX)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Parangtritis Beach (27km South) or Indrayanti for clearer water (60km Southeast)
- Top Regional Airline
- Batik Air / Lion Air via YIA
- Top International Airline
- AirAsia, Scoot (direct flights to Singapore/KL)
- Highway Access
- Southern Cross Road (JJLS) and upcoming Jogja-Solo Toll Road
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Stasiun Tugu Yogyakarta (City Center) for long-distance trains
- Public Transport Passes
- Trans Jogja buses (3,500 IDR per trip using KMT card)
- Regional Travel
- KAI Access train to Solo (1 hour, 8,000 IDR) or Borobudur shuttle
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- RSUP Dr. Sardjito or Siloam Hospitals Yogyakarta
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Balance Mind Body Soul (Jl. Selokan Mataram)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Celebrity Fitness (Lippo Plaza) or Rai Fitness
- Laundry Services
- Local 'Kiloan' laundry (approx. 7,000 IDR per kg for 24h service)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- GoFood (Gojek) or GrabFood
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Gudeg (Jackfruit stew) - try Gudeg Yu Djum
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Milas Vegetarian or Fortunate Coffee
- Best Dessert Spots
- Tempo Gelato (Prawirotaman/Jl. Kaliurang)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Pasar Beringharjo (Traditional) or Super Indo outlets
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Tokopedia or Shopee
- Grocery Delivery
- GrabMart or Sayurbox
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Prawirotaman (Easy Going Bar, Sakapatat Beer Garden)
- Local Brewery
- No local breweries; Bintang/Prost beer served in Prawirotaman
- Wine Bars
- Vine & Vine or the bar at Phoenix Hotel
- Street Food Stalls
- Angkringan (Street carts) found everywhere; try Angkringan Lik Man
- Popular International Cuisine
- Nanamia Pizzeria (Italian), Mediterranea Restaurant by Kamil
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Taman Sari Water Castle and The Kraton (Sultan's Palace)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Ullen Sentalu Museum (Kaliurang) or Jogja National Museum
- Historical Sites
- Borobudur (Buddhist) and Prambanan (Hindu) Temples nearby
- Religious Sites
- Masjid Gede Kauman and Vihara Buddha Prabha
- Annual Events
- ArtJog (July/August) and Sekaten festival
- Cultural Districts
- Kotagede (Silver-making district)
- Theater Venues
- Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan (Open-air theater)
- Local Markets
- Pasar Ngasem (Bird market nearby) and Malioboro Night Market
- Music Scene
- Jogja Jazz Festival or indie gigs at Kedai Kebun Forum
- Street Art
- Mural-heavy alleys in Prawirotaman and Sayidan
- Cooking Classes
- ViaVia Cooking School (approx. 450,000 IDR)
- Art Galleries
- Sangkring Art Space or Affandi Museum
- Historic Buildings
- Bank Indonesia Building and The Phoenix Hotel
- Local Heritage
- Batik Tulis (Hand-drawn batik) craftsmanship
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Mount Merapi (Jeep tours) and Pine Forest Mangunan
- National Parks Nearby
- Mount Merapi National Park
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Nanggulan rice field cycling paths (West of city)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Bukit Bintang (Star Hill) for city lights at night
- Birdwatching Locations
- Mount Merapi slopes or southern wetlands
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Wediombo Beach (Designated camping areas)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- J&T Express, JNE, or Pos Indonesia
- Tech Repair Services
- Jogjatronik Mall (The main IT hub for repairs/parts)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Gor Among Rogo or local neighborhood clubs
- Language Classes
- Alam Bahasa or Wisma Bahasa (Indonesian immersion)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Grhatama Pustaka (Regional library) or Tanamera Coffee
- Community Centers
- Lembaga Indonesia Perancis (LIP) for cultural programs
- Gaming Lounges
- Skyland E-Sport Center
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- None (Gambling is illegal in Indonesia)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 25,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 750,000,000 IDR / $48,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 15,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 450,000,000 IDR / $28,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 22,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 1,100,000,000 IDR / $70,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 12,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 600,000,000 IDR / $38,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 20,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 1,600,000,000 IDR / $102,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 10,000,000 IDR per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 800,000,000 IDR / $51,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 22% standard rate
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 10% for residents, 20% for non-residents (may vary by treaty)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for tax residents (living >183 days)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 35% (for income over 5 Billion IDR)
- VAT
- 11% (as of 2026)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable to 50%+ ownership
- Property Tax
- PBB (Land and Building Tax) approx. 0.1% to 0.2% annually
- Property Transaction Tax
- 5% (BPHTB) for buyer, 2.5% (PPh) for seller
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- E-Visa for Remote Workers (B211A or Remote Worker Visa) offers paths to zero local tax on foreign-sourced income if structured correctly