SPECIAL REGION OF YOGYAKARTA
YOGYAKARTA (also called Yogya or Jogja) is located in the center of the island of Java. Yogyakarta can be a choice for students to live at a low cost. Only $ 20 a day, you can stay, eat affordable, authentic, delicious food, and rent a motorbike to explore the white sandy beaches and thousands of year-old temples.
Tons of unique story to tell. The term of “Jogja Istimewa” is truly special here. Jogja was given the status of special autonomy equal to the province on 15 August 1950. The city is the only province in Indonesia to be allowed to follow the royal system. Therefore, those who rule in Jogja are descended from Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I (the Founder of the Yogyakarta Palace) with different legal and political policies compared to others.
Numerous lovely spots to visit. Jogja has always had an interesting story to tell. Perhaps this is also the reason why people find it hard to forget this city. Undoubtedly, Jogja is one of the most visited cities besides Bali, since this city offers an appealing destination, relaxed and refreshing to visit. At tourist sites, you can encounter high school students who are looking forward to having a conversation in English with you to improve their language skills.
Delicious local dishes and beverages to try. If you are a culinary hunter too, the right option is to study in Jogja. You can be able to visit foodie places to nourish your stomach when you are tired after doing homework. This town is the center of traditional gastronomy. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a large part of this. Interestingly, you will find plenty of stalls on the roadside where people sat on mats and ate or known as ‘lesehan’, a local dining style in Jogja.
Fairly affordable to live. As the City of Student, Jogja is the perfect place to explore your academic as well as non-academic skills. In comparison, living in Jogja is more accessible than living in major cities such as Jakarta. So, that’s the reason Indonesian students come here from all over the cities. These are the all-average cost of student life in Jogja, but it also depends on each student’s lifestyle.
Humble and friendly people to be your buddy. What Jogja makes you feel at home is that people here are respectful and welcoming. Making friends and culture is easy for you too. On campus, the buddies can help you adjust to the cultures of campus and Jogja as a regular life.
Interesting Arts & Culture Events. In fact, both in terms of culture and UMY Jogja is very creative. Our campus provides various events to promote the international community around the world including: ICCF (International Cultural and Culinary Festival), Taiwan Higher Education Fair (THEF), Summer School, Short Visit Program, Batik Design Seminar, etc. There you can learn more about the cultural activities that take place every year.
Basic Monthly Expenses
FOOD
At affordable prices, various culinary options can be found easily in a small shops, supermarkets, malls, or even local traditional markets in Yogyakarta. Therefore, UMY students do not need to be afraid of running out of money for food because, with only 5,000 rupiahs, they can eat one portion of rice with side dishes. Apart from providing traditional Yogyakarta and Indonesian dishes, international cuisines are also available.
LIVING COST
The relatively affordable cost of living is certainly a consideration for students who wish to study in Yogyakarta. Estimated living costs for students while living and studying in Yogyakarta are as follows:
COMMUNICATION
Rp. 100,000 - 200,000 / month
MEALS
Rp. 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 / month
TRANSPORTATION
Rp. 150,000 - 300,000 / month
CAMPUS DOMITORY
Around Rp. 4,000,000 / year
HOUSING
Rp. 3,500.00 - Rp. 22,000,000 / year