At a glance
 ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Nomad score | 6.3 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,099 / mo | $811 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 21°C | 32° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 126 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 109 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 27.5°C | 30.4°C |
| Average low | 20.5°C | 22.6°C |
| Precipitation | 252 mm / mo | 223 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 284 h / mo | 273 h / mo |
| Humidity | 84% | 83% |
| Rain days | 18.2 / mo | 21.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 10.1 km/h | 13.1 km/h |
ID
Malang · average high by month
J 27
F 27
M 27
A 27
M 27
J 27
J 27
A 27
S 28
O 29
N 28
D 28
ID
Yogyakarta · average high by month
J 29
F 30
M 30
A 30
M 31
J 31
J 30
A 31
S 31
O 31
N 30
D 30
Air quality
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 126 | 109 |
| PM2.5 | 20.1 µg/m³ | 10.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 21 µg/m³ | 12.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 140 µg/m³ | 68 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 6.3 | 5.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Startup Scene | 4.3 | 5.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Green Spaces | 6.9 | 5.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Weather | 7.5 | 6.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.2 | 7.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| Cost of Living | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| Currency Stability | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.1 | 8.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.2 | 8.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.7 | 6.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.9 | 7.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Nightlife | 4.4 | 5.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.8 | 7.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.9 | 4.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.7 | 7.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.4 | 5.5 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.7 | 7.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.6 | 5.3 |
| Internet Speed | 7.1 | 5.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.2 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Food Scene | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.8 | 6.3 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.6 | 7.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.3 | 7.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Political Stability | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Visa Ease | 6.5 | 6.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Cleanliness | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.6 | 5.2 |
| Family Friendly | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Language Barrier | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.3 | 7.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 7.6 | 7.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| Cycling | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.5 | 7.1 |
| Public Transit | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Walkability | 5.3 | 4.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.9 | 7.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.1 | 5.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $35 per pair | $22 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $24 per dress | $30 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $65 per pair | $19 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $47 per month | $52 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $2.95 per ticket | $2.76 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.65 per cup | $1.10 per cup |
| Beer | $2.65 per pint | $1.93 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.47 per meal | $0.77 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $3.24 per meal | $2.76 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $15 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $2.83 per kg | $2.98 per kg |
| Bread | $1.06 per loaf | $0.69 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.41 per bottle | $0.30 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.30 per liter | $1.08 per liter |
| Rice | $0.97 per kg | $0.74 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $3.83 per kg | $2.16 per kg |
| Beef | $8.55 per kg | $8.64 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $27 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $106 per month | $80 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $8.84 per month | $17 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $15 per visit | $4.41 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.01 per purchase | $0.32 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $206 per month | $152 per month |
| Housing | $88 per month | $152 per month |
| Coworking Space | $71 per month | $47 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $442 per month | $251 per month |
| Coliving Space | $147 per month | $124 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $8.84 per month | $27 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $24 per month | $28 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $3.54 per visit | $1.93 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.59 per kg | $0.28 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $6.48 per month | $5.51 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $27 per month | $21 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.84 one-time | $5.79 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $21 per month | $9.65 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $5.89 per hour | $1.93 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $0.50 per trip | $1.38 per trip |
| Transportation | $21 per month | $25 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.32 per km | $0.39 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $12 per month | $8.60 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $1.30 per trip | $2.53 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.84 per liter | $1.06 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $4.72 per month | $66 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
ID
Malang
|
ID
Yogyakarta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $24 per month | $35 per month |