Can you live in Yogyakarta with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $888, you would have roughly $112 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Yogyakarta with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $888, you would have roughly $1,112 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Yogyakarta with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $888, you would have roughly $2,112 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Yogyakarta with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $888, you would have roughly $4,112 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Yogyakarta with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $888, you would have roughly $7,112 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Yogyakarta, Indonesia

How much does it really cost to live in Yogyakarta? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 420,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Medium city 💱 IDR

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$ $320 1-bedroom rent / mo

72 Quality of life / 100

72 Safety / 100

74 Internet / 100

82 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$320
Food (moderate)	$240
Transport	$15
Utilities	$50
Internet	$24
Healthcare	$35
Entertainment	$110
Total (moderate)	$888

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Yogyakarta.

Shared accommodation	$120
Studio	$220
1-bedroom	$320
2-bedroom	$520
3-bedroom	$780

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City Scores

How Yogyakarta rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeMedium
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityJakarta
LanguageIndonesian
CurrencyIDR
Time zoneAsia/Jakarta

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Pros and Cons of Yogyakarta

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $565 per month Basic $652 per month Moderate $888 per month Comfortable $1,266 per month Premium $2,114 per month

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Can You Live in Yogyakarta on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Affordable	$112 / month
$ 2,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,112 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,112 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$4,112 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$7,112 / month