Nusa LembonganvsUluwatu (Bali)
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Nusa Lembongan saves you $1,050/month
49% cheaper on rent, food & transport
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Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Nusa Lembongan
Uluwatu (Bali)
Total Budget
$1,100/mo ✓
$2,150/mo
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo ✓
$1,300/mo
Coworking
$60/mo ✓
$220/mo
Meal Out
$4
$3 ✓
Coffee
$3
$2 ✓
Nusa Lembongan is $1,050/mo cheaper (49% 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
🇮🇩 Uluwatu (Bali)
📶 Internet30 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
Uluwatu (Bali)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days244/year
Best months: June, August, October
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
28°27°
Jul
26°26°
Oct
28°27°
Nusa LembonganUluwatu (Bali)
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
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Monthly Budget
$1,100
Winner$2,150
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Internet Speed
15 Mbps
30 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.5/5
4.2/5
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Nomad Score
3.8/10
3.6/10
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Food Scene
7/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
3/10
6/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
6/10
Winner4/10
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Community
small
medium
Winner2
Nusa Lembongan wins
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Uluwatu (Bali) wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Nusa Lembongan
$1050/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Uluwatu (Bali)
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Uluwatu (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
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
Pros
- +Spectacular cliffside scenery with sunsets over the Indian Ocean and white-sand beaches
- +World-class reef breaks and surf culture with laid-back lifestyle
- +Quieter and less congested than Canggu or central Bali, with more nature and space
- +Strong café and healthy food scene with many organic and vegan options
Cons
- −Internet in guesthouses and villas can be inconsistent outside good providers and coworking spaces
- −Area is very spread out and not walkable – a scooter or constant ride-hailing is almost mandatory
- −Housing for long stays can be hard to find in high season and prices keep rising near the best beaches
- −Tropical heat and high humidity year-round, especially mid-day, can be draining for deep work
