⚖️ City comparison

Jakarta vs Ubud

Two cities in Indonesia, compared on what matters when you move from the US: cost, weather, safety, internet and how easy it is to stay.

The short version

Jakarta is 27% cheaper: $827 vs $1,134 a month all-in for one person.
Rent is lower in Jakarta: $353 vs $546 for a 1-bedroom in the centre.
Neither has a pleasant month: both are hot or humid all year.
Jakarta is warmer: highs average 6°F more across the year (coldest-month high 87°F vs 80°F in Ubud; hottest 93°F vs 86°F).
Internet is faster in Jakarta: 108 vs 92 Mbps median download.
The air is cleaner in Ubud: PM2.5 of 22.2 vs 34.1 µg/m³ a year.
Same country, same visa and tax rules: the E33G Remote Worker KITAS covers both.

Measure	🇮🇩 Jakarta	🇮🇩 Ubud
⭐ Fit score (default weights)	58	54
💰 All-in / month	$827	≈$1,134
🏠 1BR rent, centre	$353	$546
🛒 Living costs, no rent	$473	$588
☀️ Pleasant months	0	0
🌡️ Highs, coldest–hottest month	87–93°F	80–86°F
🛡️ Safety	47/100 (residents)	Mixed (country stats)
📶 Internet, median download	108 Mbps	92 Mbps
🌬️ Air, PM2.5 per year	34.1 µg/m³	22.2 µg/m³
🗣️ English	Low (EF)	Low (EF)
🏥 Healthcare access (WHO)	Moderate	Moderate
👩 Women's safety & rights	Moderate	Moderate
🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ equality	Very low	Very low
✈️ Flight to the US (est.)	~16.5h to Seattle	~16.5h to Seattle
🕘 US work-hour overlap	0 h	0 h
🗓️ Visa-free stay (US passport)	30 days	30 days
🛂 Nomad visa	E33G Remote Worker KITAS	E33G Remote Worker KITAS
🧾 Tax if resident	🟡 Moderate · Local income only, top 35%	🟡 Moderate · Local income only, top 35%

🇮🇩 Jakarta

3 best months

🇮🇩 Ubud

4 best months

Colour is each month's typical temperature; ticked months are the most comfortable. Full detail: Jakarta climate · Ubud climate.

Data last updated September 7, 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost data, measured climate history, Ookla, UNODC/Numbeo safety and curated visa research