--- title: "Indonesia for digital nomads: 20 cities compared (2026)" url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/indonesia description: "Indonesia for remote workers: 20 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Denpasar (60/100). Indonesia has a de…" dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13) license: CC BY 4.0 --- # Indonesia for digital nomads: 20 cities compared (2026) Indonesia has 20 cities in the dataset. Denpasar scores highest under balanced weights at 60/100; Surabaya is the cheapest with a city-level price at $922 a month. Indonesia has a dedicated remote-work visa, the Remote worker visa (E33G). ## Cities in Indonesia, ranked | # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Denpasar | 60 | 1025 | 17.9 | Real-city markets and warungs; Sanur 15 minutes away | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/denpasar | | 2 | Seminyak (Bali) | 60 | 1000 (national estimate) | 17.9 | Beach clubs and sunset bars; Boutique shopping | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/seminyak | | 3 | Sanur (Bali) | 59 | 1000 (national estimate) | 11.8 | Flat beachfront promenade; Quiet, family-friendly pace | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/sanur | | 4 | Ubud (Bali) | 59 | 1025 | 17 | Rice terraces; Yoga and wellness | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/ubud | | 5 | Canggu (Bali) | 59 | 1025 | 17.9 | Surf breaks; Coworking scene | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/canggu | | 6 | Uluwatu (Bali) | 59 | 1000 (national estimate) | 17 | World-class reef breaks; Clifftop cafés and beach clubs | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/uluwatu | | 7 | Amed (Bali) | 59 | 1000 (national estimate) | 17.9 | Snorkelling from the beach; USS Liberty wreck at Tulamben | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/amed | | 8 | Nusa Penida | 58 | 1000 (national estimate) | 17.9 | Kelingking cliff; Manta ray diving | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/nusa-penida | | 9 | Kuta (Lombok) | 57 | 1000 (national estimate) | 11.8 | Surf breaks on every bay; Mandalika circuit | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kuta-lombok | | 10 | Gili Trawangan | 56 | 1000 (national estimate) | 6.2 | No motor vehicles; Snorkelling with turtles | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/gili-trawangan | | 11 | Malang | 56 | 1000 (national estimate) | 10.2 | Mount Bromo trips; Universities and cafés | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/malang | | 12 | Yogyakarta | 56 | 1000 (national estimate) | 11.4 | Borobudur and Prambanan; Batik and arts | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/yogyakarta | | 13 | Labuan Bajo | 55 | 1000 (national estimate) | 9.5 | Komodo National Park boats; Sunset over the harbour | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/labuan-bajo | | 14 | Makassar | 55 | 1000 (national estimate) | 10.5 | Losari Beach sunsets; Seafood | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/makassar | | 15 | Jakarta | 53 | 1127 | 15.8 | Very low cost; Malls and food | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/jakarta | | 16 | Manado | 52 | 1000 (national estimate) | 6.6 | Bunaken marine park; Minahasa highlands | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/manado | | 17 | Semarang | 51 | 1000 (national estimate) | 11.4 | Kota Lama old town; Lawang Sewu | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/semarang | | 18 | Surabaya | 50 | 922 | 14.5 | Cheap living; Few tourists | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/surabaya | | 19 | Bandung | 47 | 1025 | 10.8 | Cool climate; Creative and café scene | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bandung | | 20 | Medan | 47 | 1000 (national estimate) | 14.4 | Lake Toba and Bukit Lawang gateway; Chinese-Indonesian food | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/medan | ## National figures shared by every city | Figure | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Homicide rate | 0.41 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 | | Political stability | 53th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 | | Health coverage index | 67/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 | | Life expectancy | 68.3 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 | | Human Development Index | 0.728 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 | | English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 | ## Visas and entry | Passport | Entry rule | | --- | --- | | US | visa on arrival | | EU (Germany) | visa on arrival | | UK | visa on arrival | Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. Long stay: dedicated nomad visa in the [Indonesia visa guide](https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/indonesia). ## Compare - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/denpasar-vs-seminyak - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/denpasar-vs-sanur - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/denpasar-vs-ubud - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/canggu-vs-denpasar ## FAQ ### Is Indonesia good for digital nomads? Denpasar scores 60/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 602 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Indonesia's 20 cities average 55.4/100. Strongest factors in Denpasar: air quality and climate; weakest: quality of life. ### What is the cheapest city in Indonesia for a remote worker? Surabaya, at about $922 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Jakarta is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,127. ### Does Indonesia have a digital nomad visa? Yes: the Remote worker visa (E33G). Minimum income $5,000/month. Details, documents and official sources are in the Indonesia visa guide. ### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Indonesia without a visa? US passport: visa on arrival. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa on arrival. UK passport: visa on arrival. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. ### Which city in Indonesia has the fastest internet? Denpasar, with a measured median download of 17.9 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good. ### How safe is Indonesia? Indonesia records 0.41 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 53th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats. HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/indonesia