Nusa Lembongan vs Hanoi
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Hanoi has 10x faster internet
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Tropical Wet vs Subtropical climate
🛂
Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Nusa Lembongan
Hanoi
Total Budget
$1,100/mo
$900/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$450/mo ✓
Coworking
$60/mo ✓
$80/mo
Meal Out
$4
$2 ✓
Coffee
$3
$1.5 ✓
Hanoi 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
🇻🇳 Hanoi
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ 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
Hanoi
ClimateSubtropical
Avg Temp24°C
Rainy Days164/year
Best months: November, March, December, October
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°17°
Apr
28°26°
Jul
26°29°
Oct
28°26°
Nusa LembonganHanoi
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
🇻🇳Hanoi
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Monthly Budget
$1,100
$900
Winner📶
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
150 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.5/5
Winner4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.2/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
9/10
Winner🎉
Nightlife
3/10
6/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
6/10
6/10
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner1
Nusa Lembongan wins
vs
6
Hanoi wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Hanoi
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Hanoi
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Hanoi
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Nusa Lembongan
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Hanoi
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Hanoi
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
🇻🇳Hanoi
Pros
- +Extremely affordable cost of living
- +World-class street food scene
- +Rich history and cultural heritage
- +Fast and reliable internet
Cons
- −Chaotic traffic can be overwhelming
- −Air pollution especially in winter months
- −Language barrier outside tourist areas
- −Cash-heavy society with limited card acceptance