Side-by-side city decision # Davao vs Yogyakarta. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link DavaoPhilippines1 VS YogyakartaIndonesia2 $620Davao monthly budget $600Yogyakarta monthly budget 30 MbpsDavao internet 25 MbpsYogyakarta internet Decision summary Yogyakarta Yogyakarta leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Yogyakarta Speed Fastest internet Davao Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Yogyakarta Air Cleanest air Tie Walk Most walkable Tie Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Davao](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/davao.md) Philippines 1/6 Budget$620 Internet30 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Yogyakarta](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/yogyakarta.md) Indonesia 2/6 Budget$600 Internet25 Mbps Vibe7/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals Total estimated budget $620 $600 1-bed center rent $300 $250 Coworking desk $100 $120 Local meal $3.5 $2.5 Cappuccino $2.5 $1.5 Gym membership $30 $35 Transport budget $20 $50 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 30 Mbps 25 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 65/100 70/100 Air quality 50/100 50/100 Walkability 6/10 6/10 Female safety 6/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 5/10 4/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Average Average English proficiency Good Average Climate type Tropical rainforest Tropical monsoon Best time to visit Jan - Apr 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. [Davao](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/davao.md) Philippines → ### Strengths * Extremely low cost of living * Friendly and welcoming locals * Excellent fresh fruit and local cuisine * Less crowded than Manila or Cebu * Reliable power grid for the region * Strong sense of community among expats ### Trade-offs * High humidity and heat year-round * Frequent heavy rain and typhoon risk * Limited nightlife compared to major cities * Public transport is chaotic and inefficient * Occasional power outages in rural areas * Internet can be slow during peak hours ### Common visa routes * 30-day visa-free entry * 59-day extended tourist visa * Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) [Yogyakarta](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/yogyakarta.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * Extremely low cost of living * Rich Javanese culture and temples * Excellent street food scene * Friendly and welcoming locals * Growing digital nomad community * Gateway to Borobudur and Prambanan ### Trade-offs * Heavy traffic during peak hours * Limited nightlife compared to Bali * Rainy season can be prolonged * Air pollution from motorbikes * Few Western amenities or supermarkets * Occasional power cuts ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival (30 days) * Social Visits Visa (60 days, extendable) * B211A Remote Worker Visa 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.