Nusa Lembongan vs Yogyakarta
💰
Yogyakarta saves you $300/month
📶
Yogyakarta has 3x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Nusa Lembongan
Yogyakarta
Total Budget
$1,100/mo
$800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$60/mo ✓
$80/mo
Meal Out
$4
$2 ✓
Coffee
$3
$1.5 ✓
Yogyakarta is $300/mo cheaper (38% 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
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
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
Yogyakarta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°26°
Apr
28°26°
Jul
26°25°
Oct
28°27°
Nusa LembonganYogyakarta
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
🇮🇩Yogyakarta
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,100
$800
Winner📶
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
50 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.5/5
4.2/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.2/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
9/10
Winner🎉
Nightlife
3/10
5/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
6/10
6/10
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Community
small
medium
Winner0
Nusa Lembongan wins
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Yogyakarta wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Yogyakarta
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Yogyakarta
50 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Yogyakarta
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Yogyakarta
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Yogyakarta
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
🇮🇩Yogyakarta
Pros
- +Extremely affordable cost of living
- +Rich Javanese culture and heritage
- +UNESCO World Heritage temples nearby
- +Friendly locals and student atmosphere
Cons
- −Internet can be inconsistent
- −Limited coworking options compared to Bali
- −High humidity year-round
- −Traffic congestion in city center