JakartavsNusa Lembongan
📶
Jakarta has 4x faster internet
60 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Jakarta
Nusa Lembongan
Total Budget
$950/mo ✓
$1,100/mo
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$500/mo
Coworking
$80/mo
$60/mo ✓
Meal Out
$2 ✓
$4
Coffee
$2 ✓
$3
Jakarta is $150/mo cheaper (14% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇮🇩 Jakarta
📶 Internet60 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 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
Jakarta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days270/year
Best months: July, August, September
Nusa Lembongan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days240/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
27°28°
Jul
27°26°
Oct
28°28°
JakartaNusa Lembongan
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Jakarta
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
💰
Monthly Budget
$950
Winner$1,100
📶
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Winner15 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
4.5/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.5/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
Winner7/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
Winner3/10
🚶
Walkability
3/10
6/10
Winner👥
Community
large
Winnersmall
5
Jakarta wins
vs
2
Nusa Lembongan wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Jakarta
60 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Jakarta
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Nusa Lembongan
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Jakarta
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Jakarta
World-famous nightlife scene
🇮🇩Jakarta
Pros
- +Very affordable cost of living under $1000/month possible
- +Massive selection of coworking spaces and cafes
- +Incredible street food scene with diverse cuisines
- +Modern MRT system and cheap Gojek/Grab rides under $1
Cons
- −Severe traffic congestion - plan routes carefully
- −Poor air quality especially during dry season
- −Very low walkability - need transport everywhere
- −English not widely spoken outside business areas
🇮🇩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
