💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Monthly expenses comparison in USD

Expense
Lombok
Senggigi
Total Budget
$800/mo
$700/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$350/mo
Coworking
$100/mo
$100/mo
Meal Out
$2
$2
Coffee
$1.5
$2
Senggigi is $100/mo cheaper (14% savings)

💻 Remote Work Essentials

Internet, timezone, and language comparison

🇮🇩 Lombok
📶 Internet30 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇮🇩 Senggigi
📶 Internet25 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h

🌡️ Climate Comparison

Weather patterns and best times to visit

Lombok

ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days220/year
Best months: June, August, July, September

Senggigi

ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: July, August, May, June

Quarterly Temperatures

Jan
26°26°
Apr
26°26°
Jul
25°26°
Oct
27°27°
LombokSenggigi

📊 Full Comparison

Category
🇮🇩Lombok
🇮🇩Senggigi
💰
Monthly Budget
$800
$700
Winner
📶
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
25 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
4/5
Nomad Score
3.9/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
4/10
5/10
🚶
Walkability
4/10
5/10
👥
Community
small
small
0
Lombok wins
vs
1
Senggigi 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
Either works

Both have adequate internet for development work

🦋Social Butterfly
Either works

Similar social opportunities

🛡️Safety-First
Either works

Both cities are similarly safe

🍜Foodie
Either works

Both have great food scenes

🎉Party Person
Either works

Both have great nightlife

🇮🇩Lombok

Pros
  • +Stunning pristine beaches with few crowds
  • +World-class surfing spots for all levels
  • +Extremely affordable cost of living
  • +Mount Rinjani trekking adventures
Cons
  • Internet connectivity can be unreliable
  • Limited coworking space options
  • Smaller digital nomad community than Bali
  • Transportation requires scooter rental

🇮🇩Senggigi

Pros
  • +Incredibly affordable cost of living compared to Bali
  • +Stunning beaches and epic sunsets with views of Mount Agung
  • +Gateway to the pristine Gili Islands just 30 minutes away
  • +Laid-back atmosphere without the crowds of Bali
Cons
  • Internet can be unreliable especially outside main areas
  • Limited dedicated coworking spaces compared to Bali
  • Need scooter or car to get around the spread-out area
  • Rainy season (Nov-Mar) can disrupt outdoor activities

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