Nusa Lembongan vs Ubud (Bali)
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Nusa Lembongan saves you $1,100/month
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Ubud (Bali) has 3x faster internet
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Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Nusa Lembongan
Ubud (Bali)
Total Budget
$1,100/mo ✓
$2,200/mo
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo ✓
$800/mo
Coworking
$60/mo ✓
$220/mo
Meal Out
$4
$3 ✓
Coffee
$3
$2.5 ✓
Nusa Lembongan is $1,100/mo cheaper (50% 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
🇮🇩 Ubud (Bali)
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 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
Ubud (Bali)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp25°C
Rainy Days274/year
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°25°
Apr
28°25°
Jul
26°24°
Oct
28°25°
Nusa LembonganUbud (Bali)
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
🇮🇩Ubud (Bali)
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Monthly Budget
$1,100
Winner$2,200
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Internet Speed
15 Mbps
50 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.5/5
Winner3.8/5
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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
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Community
small
large
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Nusa Lembongan wins
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Ubud (Bali) wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Nusa Lembongan
$1100/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Ubud (Bali)
50 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Ubud (Bali)
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Nusa Lembongan
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Ubud (Bali)
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Ubud (Bali)
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
🇮🇩Ubud (Bali)
Pros
- +Lower cost of living than Western cities with comfortable lifestyle from around 1,500–2,200 USD per month depending on villa and extras
- +Several established coworking spaces such as Outpost Ubud, Outpost Penestanan, Beluna and Ubud.Space with reliable high speed internet
- +Strong digital nomad and expat community with multiple Facebook groups and regular meetups across Bali
- +Excellent café scene with many laptop friendly spots serving good coffee, smoothie bowls and vegan food
Cons
- −Traffic can be congested on the narrow roads around the centre, especially at peak hours
- −Sidewalks are inconsistent or broken, so walking can be tiring and not always safe at night
- −Air quality can dip during regional burning season and on very busy traffic days
- −You generally need a scooter or frequent taxis or Gojek rides to move efficiently