Senggigi vs Islamabad
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Tropical Wet vs Subtropical climate
🛂
Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Senggigi
Islamabad
Total Budget
$700/mo
$550/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$250/mo ✓
Coworking
$100/mo
$90/mo ✓
Meal Out
$2 ✓
$3
Coffee
$2
$2
Islamabad is $150/mo cheaper (27% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇮🇩 Senggigi
📶 Internet25 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌍 Islamabad
📶 Internet25 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+5
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East1h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin7h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Senggigi
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: July, August, May, June
Islamabad
ClimateSubtropical
Avg Temp22°C
Rainy Days110/year
Best months: April, May, October, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
26°11°
Apr
26°23°
Jul
26°28°
Oct
27°22°
SenggigiIslamabad
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Senggigi
🌍Islamabad
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Monthly Budget
$700
$550
Winner📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
25 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
Winner3.5/5
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Nomad Score
3.8/10
Winner3.4/10
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Food Scene
7/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
4/10
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Walkability
5/10
6/10
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Community
small
small
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Senggigi wins
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Islamabad wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Senggigi
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇮🇩Senggigi
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living compared to Bali
- +Stunning beaches and epic sunsets with views of Mount Agung
- +Gateway to the pristine Gili Islands just 30 minutes away
- +Laid-back atmosphere without the crowds of Bali
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable especially outside main areas
- −Limited dedicated coworking spaces compared to Bali
- −Need scooter or car to get around the spread-out area
- −Rainy season (Nov-Mar) can disrupt outdoor activities
🌍Islamabad
Pros
- +Extremely affordable cost of living compared to most cities
- +Beautiful location surrounded by Margalla Hills
- +Growing startup and coworking ecosystem
- +Friendly and hospitable local population
Cons
- −Internet speeds inconsistent and below global average
- −Conservative culture requires modest dress
- −Limited nightlife and entertainment options
- −Hot summers with temperatures exceeding 40C