Nusa Lembongan vs Cebu
📶
Cebu has 6x faster internet
🛂
Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Nusa Lembongan
Cebu
Total Budget
$1,100/mo
$900/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$400/mo ✓
Coworking
$60/mo ✓
$80/mo
Meal Out
$4
$3 ✓
Coffee
$3
$2.5 ✓
Cebu is $200/mo cheaper (22% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇮🇩 Nusa Lembongan
📶 Internet15 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇵🇭 Cebu
📶 Internet90 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Nusa Lembongan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days240/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Cebu
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days283/year
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°26°
Apr
28°28°
Jul
26°27°
Oct
28°27°
Nusa LembonganCebu
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
🇵🇭Cebu
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,100
$900
Winner📶
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
90 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.5/5
Winner3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
3/10
7/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
6/10
5/10
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner1
Nusa Lembongan wins
vs
4
Cebu wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Cebu
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Cebu
90 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Cebu
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Nusa Lembongan
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Cebu
World-famous nightlife scene
🇮🇩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
🇵🇭Cebu
Pros
- +Very affordable cost of living ($900/month comfortable)
- +English widely spoken - no language barrier
- +Gateway to stunning islands and beaches
- +Growing digital nomad and expat community
Cons
- −Internet unreliable outside IT Park and business districts
- −Traffic congestion is a major issue
- −Hot and humid year-round (25-33°C)
- −Typhoon season June-December