Top expat cities

Indonesia

Yogyakarta

#3 Top 5 cities

A cultural university city with lower costs and good livability, but less international depth than Bali or Jakarta.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 30°C aĆŸ 33°C

Night: 22°C aĆŸ 24°C

Climate

A hot tropical inland climate with a wet season and a drier season.

Distance to the sea

25 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 9/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • students
  • Digital nomads
  • Creatives
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • đŸ‡ș🇾Americans
  • đŸ‡«đŸ‡·French
  • đŸ‡©đŸ‡ȘGermans
  • đŸ‡ŻđŸ‡”Japanese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment