JakartavsNusa Penida
📶
Jakarta has 4x faster internet
60 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Jakarta
Nusa Penida
Total Budget
$950/mo
$850/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$80/mo ✓
$150/mo
Meal Out
$2 ✓
$3
Coffee
$2 ✓
$2.5
Nusa Penida is $100/mo cheaper (12% 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 Penida
📶 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 Penida
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp24°C
Rainy Days239/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°24°
Apr
27°24°
Jul
27°23°
Oct
28°25°
JakartaNusa Penida
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Jakarta
🇮🇩Nusa Penida
💰
Monthly Budget
$950
$850
Winner📶
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
Winner6/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
Winner4/10
🚶
Walkability
3/10
3/10
👥
Community
large
Winnersmall
4
Jakarta wins
vs
2
Nusa Penida 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 Penida
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 Penida
Pros
- +Stunning dramatic cliffs and pristine beaches
- +World-class diving with manta rays and mola mola
- +Very affordable cost of living
- +Unspoiled natural beauty and authentic island vibe
Cons
- −Limited and unreliable internet connectivity
- −No dedicated coworking spaces
- −Rough and challenging roads
- −Limited healthcare facilities
