Senggigi vs Ninh Binh
🌡️
Tropical Wet vs Subtropical climate
🛂
Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Senggigi
Ninh Binh
Total Budget
$700/mo
$550/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$150/mo ✓
Coworking
$100/mo
$50/mo ✓
Meal Out
$2
$2
Coffee
$2
$1 ✓
Ninh Binh 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
🇻🇳 Ninh Binh
📶 Internet35 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Senggigi
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: July, August, May, June
Ninh Binh
ClimateSubtropical
Avg Temp24°C
Rainy Days163/year
Best months: April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
26°18°
Apr
26°26°
Jul
26°29°
Oct
27°25°
SenggigiNinh Binh
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Senggigi
🇻🇳Ninh Binh
💰
Monthly Budget
$700
$550
Winner📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
35 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
4.8/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
Winner3/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
6/10
👥
Community
small
small
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Senggigi wins
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Ninh Binh 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
Ninh Binh
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Senggigi
World-famous nightlife scene
🇮🇩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
🇻🇳Ninh Binh
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living
- +Stunning UNESCO World Heritage landscapes
- +Very safe for solo travelers
- +Authentic Vietnamese rural experience
Cons
- −Limited English spoken by locals
- −Few dedicated coworking spaces
- −Internet can be unreliable in rural areas
- −Small digital nomad community