Side-by-side city decision

# Yogyakarta vs Antalya.

A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.

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YogyakartaIndonesia1
VS
AntalyaTurkey2

$600Yogyakarta monthly budget
$930Antalya monthly budget
25 MbpsYogyakarta internet
30 MbpsAntalya internet

Decision summary
Antalya

Antalya leads on more of the six headline signals.

Cost
Best budget
Yogyakarta

Speed
Fastest internet
Antalya

Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Tie

Safety
Highest safety
Tie

Air
Cleanest air
Antalya

Walk
Most walkable
Tie

Quick read

## Two cities at a glance

The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.

[Yogyakarta](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/yogyakarta.md)
Indonesia

1/6

Budget$600
Internet25 Mbps
Vibe7/10

[Antalya](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkey/antalya.md)
Turkey

2/6

Budget$930
Internet30 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
$600
$930

1-bed center rent
$250
$500

Coworking desk
$120
$150

Local meal
$2.5
$8

Cappuccino
$1.5
$3

Gym membership
$35
$30

Transport budget
$50
$30

### Work and infrastructure

2 signals

Internet speed
25 Mbps
30 Mbps

Nomad vibe
7/10
7/10

### Quality of life

5 signals

Safety index
70/100
70/100

Air quality
50/100
70/100

Walkability
6/10
6/10

Female safety
6/10
6/10

LGBTQ+ friendly
4/10
5/10

### Culture and climate

4 signals

Healthcare quality
Average
Average

English proficiency
Average
Average

Climate type
Tropical monsoon
Mediterranean

Best time to visit
May - Sep
Apr - Oct

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.

[Yogyakarta](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/yogyakarta.md)
Indonesia

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### 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

[Antalya](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkey/antalya.md)
Turkey

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### Strengths

* Affordable cost of living compared to European cities

* Stunning beaches and coastal scenery

* Rich historical sites and ancient ruins

* Delicious and varied Turkish cuisine

* Warm Mediterranean climate year-round

* Friendly and hospitable local population

### Trade-offs

* Tourist crowds during peak season

* Limited English proficiency among locals

* Heavy traffic congestion in the city center

* Bureaucratic hurdles for residence permits

* Need for air conditioning in summer months

* Rising rental prices in popular areas

### Common visa routes

* e-Visa

* Tourist visa (90 days)

* Residence permit

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.