Weligama vs Yogyakarta: cost of living for digital nomads
Weligama, Sri Lanka and Yogyakarta, Indonesia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Yogyakarta is about 12% cheaper than Weligama for a month of nomad living ($920 vs $1,050).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $350 in Yogyakarta against $400 in Weligama.
- Weligama scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Yogyakarta: 120 Mbps typical against 40 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Weligama wins 2 of the measured lines; Yogyakarta wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Weligama or Yogyakarta?
Yogyakarta is cheaper: about $920/month against $1,050/month in Weligama, roughly 12% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Weligama or Yogyakarta?
Weligama scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Yogyakarta.
Which has faster internet, Weligama or Yogyakarta?
Yogyakarta has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 40 Mbps in Weligama.
| Line | Weligama | Yogyakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,050 | $920 |
| Rent | $400 | $350 |
| Food | $300 | $250 |
| Transport | $50 | $40 |
| Coworking | $90 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 40 | 120 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Weligama
Sri Lankan surf-and-nomad town on the south coast — cheap, laid-back, warm year-round.
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Weligama August 30, 2026, Yogyakarta September 10, 2026.