Nusa Penida vs Ubud (Bali)
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Nusa Penida saves you $1,350/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 Penida
Ubud (Bali)
Total Budget
$850/mo ✓
$2,200/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo ✓
$800/mo
Coworking
$150/mo ✓
$220/mo
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2.5
$2.5
Nusa Penida is $1,350/mo cheaper (61% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇮🇩 Nusa Penida
📶 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 Penida
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp24°C
Rainy Days239/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Ubud (Bali)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp25°C
Rainy Days274/year
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
24°25°
Apr
24°25°
Jul
23°24°
Oct
25°25°
Nusa PenidaUbud (Bali)
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Nusa Penida
🇮🇩Ubud (Bali)
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Monthly Budget
$850
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
6/10
9/10
Winner🎉
Nightlife
4/10
6/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
3/10
6/10
Winner👥
Community
small
large
Winner2
Nusa Penida wins
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Ubud (Bali) wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Nusa Penida
$1350/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 Penida
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Ubud (Bali)
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Ubud (Bali)
World-famous nightlife scene
🇮🇩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
🇮🇩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