Astana
Kazakhstan
1/6
Budget$935
Internet95 Mbps
Vibe6/10
Side-by-side city decision
Astana vs Yogyakarta.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
AstanaKazakhstan1/6
VS
YogyakartaIndonesia4/6
$935Astana monthly budget
$615Yogyakarta monthly budget
95 MbpsAstana internet
45 MbpsYogyakarta internet
Decision summary
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta leads on more of the six headline signals.
Cost
Best budget
Yogyakarta
Speed
Fastest internet
Astana
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Yogyakarta
Safety
Highest safety
Yogyakarta
Air
Cleanest air
Yogyakarta
Walk
Most walkable
Tie
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Yogyakarta
Indonesia
4/6
Budget$615
Internet45 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Full comparison
Compare what matters
Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsMetricAstanaYogyakarta
Total estimated budget
$935
$615
1-bed center rent
$500
$280
Coworking desk
$145
$85
Local meal
$7.2
$1.8
Cappuccino
$2.4
$2.2
Gym membership
$38
$28
Transport budget
$25
$55
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricAstanaYogyakarta
Internet speed
95 Mbps
45 Mbps
Nomad vibe
6/10
8/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricAstanaYogyakarta
Safety index
66/100
68/100
Air quality
70/100
72/100
Walkability
6/10
6/10
Female safety
7/10
7/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
3/10
5/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricAstanaYogyakarta
Healthcare quality
Good
Good
English proficiency
Basic
Average
Climate type
Extreme continental steppe
Tropical monsoon
Best time to visit
May - Sep
May - Sep
Beyond the numbers
What each city asks you to trade
Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture.
Astana
Kazakhstan
Strengths
- Modern skyline and generally reliable urban infrastructure
- Affordable compared with major European capitals
- Fast home fiber and widespread 4G and 5G coverage
- Very cashless-friendly banks, cafés, and ride-hailing apps
- Generally safe streets and low violent-crime risk
- Good access to Kazakh culture, museums, and steppe travel
Trade-offs
- Winter cold and wind can be exceptionally severe
- English is limited outside international hotels and newer cafés
- The city is spread out and not fully pedestrian-friendly
- Social and nomad communities are smaller than in Almaty
- Air quality can decline during the heating season
- LGBTQ+ travelers may prefer discretion
Common visa routes
- Visa-free entry for eligible nationalities, commonly up to 30 days
- Tourist visa or eVisa where eligible
- C3 business visa for qualifying business travel
Yogyakarta
Indonesia
Strengths
- Very affordable rent, food, and everyday services
- Strong Javanese arts, history, and café culture
- Friendly local atmosphere and relatively calm pace
- Good selection of villas, guesthouses, and serviced rooms
- Reliable mobile data and growing coworking options
- Easy access to temples, beaches, volcanoes, and nature
Trade-offs
- Sidewalks are inconsistent and scooters dominate transport
- The wet season brings intense rain and occasional flooding
- Tap water is not safe to drink
- English is less common outside tourist and university areas
- Air quality can worsen during regional burning periods
- Social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers can be conservative
Common visa routes
- Visa on Arrival / e-VOA, generally extendable to 60 days
- B211A Visit Visa, suitable for longer non-employment stays
- E33G Remote Worker Visa, subject to eligibility and current immigration rules
Reading the result
Use this as a planning benchmark
The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices.
Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices.
Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity.
Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.