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Bojonegoro, Indonesia

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$741
Retiree Score
58.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
2 facilities

Bojonegoro is a working-class Indonesian regency where life revolves around agriculture and oil. The Solo River provides some relief from the heat, but dry season water shortages mean expats need backup plans for drinking water and showers. This isn't a tourist town—the closest international airport is in Surabaya, a 3-hour drive away.

Oil money has brought some infrastructure upgrades, but don't expect Western conveniences. The rhythm here follows rice harvests and drilling shifts. If you're coming from Jakarta or Bali, adjust expectations: this is provincial Java with limited English speakers. The upside? Authentic small-town Indonesia without the expat markup.

Can I afford Bojonegoro?

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Bojonegoro

You could save

2,259/mo

Savings Rate75%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Indonesia Average Adjusted)$311
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$430

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
75/100
Retiree Score
(i)
58/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
35/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Indonesia Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
2
Healthcare
50
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) *$1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) *$2
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$3

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$1
Meal (Mid-range) $4
Cappuccino $0
Water (0.33L) *$0

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$44
Mobile Plan (mo) *$7
Gym (mo) *$12
Cinema Ticket *$4

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$187
1BR Outside (mo) *$107
3BR Center (mo) *$501
3BR Outside (mo) *$288

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
low
Expat Community
medium
Top Neighborhoods
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Best For
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
2148 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bojonegoro

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Bojonegoro has a population of approximately 100,000 people.

The nearest airport to Bojonegoro is DHX, approximately 55km away.

Costs run lower than major Indonesian cities, but you'll pay extra for imported goods and reliable water solutions during droughts.

Petty theft happens but violent crime is rare. Bigger issues are road safety and medical care—serious conditions require evacuation to Surabaya.

Oil industry workers, agricultural researchers, or FIRE expats who've already cut teeth in rural Southeast Asia and want deeper local immersion.

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