Astana vs Nusa Lembongan
📶
Astana has 9x faster internet
🌡️
Continental vs Tropical Wet climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Astana
Nusa Lembongan
Total Budget
$1,300/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$450/mo ✓
$500/mo
Coworking
$80/mo
$60/mo ✓
Meal Out
$5
$4 ✓
Coffee
$3
$3
Nusa Lembongan is $200/mo cheaper (18% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🌍 Astana
📶 Internet130 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+5
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East1h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin7h
🇮🇩 Nusa Lembongan
📶 Internet15 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Astana
ClimateContinental
Avg Temp5°C
Rainy Days99/year
Best months: June, July, May
Nusa Lembongan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days240/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
-12°27°
Apr
7°28°
Jul
22°26°
Oct
5°28°
AstanaNusa Lembongan
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍Astana
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
$1,100
Winner📶
Internet Speed
130 Mbps
Winner15 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
4.5/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.6/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
Winner3/10
🚶
Walkability
4/10
6/10
Winner👥
Community
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Astana wins
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Nusa Lembongan wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Nusa Lembongan
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Astana
130 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Nusa Lembongan
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Astana
World-famous nightlife scene
🌍Astana
Pros
- +Extremely affordable cost of living - 70% cheaper than Western Europe
- +Futuristic architecture unlike anywhere else in the world
- +Fast 5G internet with speeds up to 130 Mbps in city
- +Digital Nomad Visa available for remote workers
Cons
- −Extreme winters - second coldest capital in the world (-30°C or colder)
- −English not widely spoken - Russian and Kazakh dominant
- −Limited nightlife and entertainment options
- −Low walkability - city designed for cars with vast distances
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
Pros
- +Stunning turquoise beaches and crystal-clear waters
- +World-class surfing with uncrowded breaks
- +Excellent diving and snorkeling with manta rays
- +Laid-back island atmosphere away from Bali crowds
Cons
- −Inconsistent WiFi makes remote work challenging
- −Limited nightlife and entertainment options
- −No proper coworking spaces on the island
- −Basic healthcare requires evacuation to Bali