Lombok vs Penang: cost of living for digital nomads
Lombok, Indonesia and Penang, Malaysia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Lombok is about 0% cheaper than Penang for a month of nomad living ($1,120 vs $1,125).
- Penang scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Penang: 180 Mbps typical against 70 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Lombok wins 1 of the measured lines; Penang wins 4.
| Line | Lombok | Penang |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,120 | $1,125 |
| Rent | $450 | $450 |
| Food | $300 | $300 |
| Transport | $60 | $35 |
| Coworking | $90 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 70 | 180 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Check the city pages for the dates each was last verified.