Koh Tao vs Nusa Lembongan
📶
Koh Tao has 3x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Tao
Nusa Lembongan
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$450/mo ✓
$500/mo
Coworking
$100/mo
$60/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3 ✓
$4
Coffee
$3
$3
Nusa Lembongan is $100/mo cheaper (9% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇭 Koh Tao
📶 Internet50 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
Koh Tao
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp28°C
Rainy Days197/year
Best months: January, March, February, April
Nusa Lembongan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days240/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
29°28°
Jul
28°26°
Oct
27°28°
Koh TaoNusa Lembongan
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Tao
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$1,100
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Winner15 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
4.5/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.9/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
Winner3/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
6/10
👥
Community
small
small
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Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Koh Tao
50 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
Koh Tao
World-famous nightlife scene
🇹🇭Koh Tao
Pros
- +World capital of scuba diving with affordable PADI certifications
- +Stunning beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling
- +Very affordable cost of living with budget-friendly accommodation
- +Small compact island means everything is easily accessible
Cons
- −Controversial safety reputation due to past mysterious tourist deaths
- −Power outages are common and can disrupt remote work productivity
- −Limited coworking options compared to larger destinations
- −Scooter is essential as there is no public transport on island
🇮🇩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