Nusa LembonganvsNusa Penida
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Nusa Penida saves you $250/month
23% cheaper on rent, food & transport
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Nusa Lembongan
Nusa Penida
Total Budget
$1,100/mo
$850/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$60/mo ✓
$150/mo
Meal Out
$4
$3 ✓
Coffee
$3
$2.5 ✓
Nusa Penida is $250/mo cheaper (29% 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
🇮🇩 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
Nusa Lembongan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days240/year
Best months: June, 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
28°24°
Jul
26°23°
Oct
28°25°
Nusa LembonganNusa Penida
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
🇮🇩Nusa Penida
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Monthly Budget
$1,100
$850
Winner📶
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
15 Mbps
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Safety
4.5/5
4.5/5
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Nomad Score
3.8/10
3.8/10
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Food Scene
7/10
6/10
🎉
Nightlife
3/10
4/10
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Walkability
6/10
Winner3/10
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Community
small
small
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Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Nusa Penida
$250/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻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
🇮🇩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
🇮🇩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
