Tel Aviv vs Ubud (Bali)

💰
Ubud (Bali) saves you $1,000/month
📶
Tel Aviv has 7x faster internet
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Tropical Wet climate

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Monthly expenses comparison in USD

Expense
Tel Aviv
Ubud (Bali)
Total Budget
$3,200/mo
$2,200/mo
Rent (1BR)
$2,100/mo
$800/mo
Coworking
$350/mo
$220/mo
Meal Out
$18
$3
Coffee
$4.5
$2.5
Ubud (Bali) is $1,000/mo cheaper (45% savings)

💻 Remote Work Essentials

Internet, timezone, and language comparison

🌍 Tel Aviv
📶 Internet350 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+2
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West1h
🇺🇸 US East4h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇮🇩 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

Tel Aviv

ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp21°C
Rainy Days52/year
Best months: May, June, July, April

Ubud (Bali)

ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp25°C
Rainy Days274/year

Quarterly Temperatures

Jan
14°25°
Apr
19°25°
Jul
28°24°
Oct
24°25°
Tel AvivUbud (Bali)

📊 Full Comparison

Category
🌍Tel Aviv
🇮🇩Ubud (Bali)
💰
Monthly Budget
$3,200
$2,200
Winner
📶
Internet Speed
350 Mbps
Winner
50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.2/5
3.8/5
Winner
Nomad Score
4.1/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
Winner
6/10
🚶
Walkability
9/10
Winner
6/10
👥
Community
medium
large
Winner
3
Tel Aviv wins
vs
3
Ubud (Bali) wins

Which City is Right for You?

Recommendations based on your nomad style

💵Budget Nomad
Ubud (Bali)

$1000/mo cheaper with similar quality of life

💻Developer
Tel Aviv

350 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads

🦋Social Butterfly
Ubud (Bali)

Larger nomad community for networking

🛡️Safety-First
Ubud (Bali)

Significantly higher safety rating

🍜Foodie
Either works

Both have great food scenes

🎉Party Person
Tel Aviv

World-famous nightlife scene

🌍Tel Aviv

Pros
  • +Directly on the Mediterranean with long sandy beaches and a seafront promenade that works for sunrise runs and sunset laptop sessions
  • +One of the most vibrant nightlife scenes in the Middle East with bars, clubs and live music every night of the week
  • +Very strong tech and startup ecosystem with plenty of meetups, accelerators and English-friendly networking
  • +Fast fibre internet and competitive broadband market, with Israel ranked among the world's leaders for fixed speeds
Cons
  • Cost of living is extremely high for the region – rents, eating out and going out can rival Western European capitals
  • Regional security situation and recent conflicts add a layer of risk and occasional travel advisories
  • Summers are very hot and humid, with strong sun and sticky nights along the coast
  • Beachfront and central neighbourhoods are crowded in peak season and during holidays

🇮🇩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

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