BangkokvsNusa Lembongan
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Nusa Lembongan saves you $500/month
31% cheaper on rent, food & transport
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Bangkok has 10x faster internet
150 Mbps avg download speed
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Tropical Monsoon vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Bangkok
Nusa Lembongan
Total Budget
$1,600/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$650/mo
$500/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$60/mo ✓
Meal Out
$4
$4
Coffee
$3
$3
Nusa Lembongan is $500/mo cheaper (45% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇭 Bangkok
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🇮🇩 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
Bangkok
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp29°C
Rainy Days194/year
Best months: January, December, February, March
Nusa Lembongan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days240/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
31°28°
Jul
28°26°
Oct
28°28°
BangkokNusa Lembongan
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Bangkok
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
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Monthly Budget
$1,600
$1,100
Winner📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Winner15 Mbps
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Safety
3.8/5
4.5/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4.4/10
Winner3.8/10
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Food Scene
10/10
Winner7/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
Winner3/10
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Walkability
6/10
6/10
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Community
very large
Winnersmall
5
Bangkok wins
vs
2
Nusa Lembongan wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Nusa Lembongan
$500/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Bangkok
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Bangkok
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Nusa Lembongan
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Bangkok
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Bangkok
World-famous nightlife scene
🇹🇭Bangkok
Pros
- +World-class food at all price points
- +Excellent public transport (BTS/MRT)
- +Very affordable luxury living
- +Fast internet (200+ Mbps)
Cons
- −Extreme heat and humidity
- −Severe traffic congestion
- −Air pollution on bad days
- −Tourist scams common
🇮🇩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
