Nusa PenidavsUluwatu (Bali)
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Nusa Penida saves you $1,300/month
60% 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 Penida
Uluwatu (Bali)
Total Budget
$850/mo ✓
$2,150/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo ✓
$1,300/mo
Coworking
$150/mo ✓
$220/mo
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2.5
$2 ✓
Nusa Penida is $1,300/mo cheaper (60% 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
🇮🇩 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 Penida
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp24°C
Rainy Days239/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
24°27°
Apr
24°27°
Jul
23°26°
Oct
25°27°
Nusa PenidaUluwatu (Bali)
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Nusa Penida
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
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Monthly Budget
$850
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
6/10
8/10
Winner🎉
Nightlife
4/10
6/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
3/10
4/10
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Community
small
medium
Winner1
Nusa Penida wins
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Uluwatu (Bali) wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Nusa Penida
$1300/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
Uluwatu (Bali)
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Uluwatu (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
🇮🇩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
