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Labuan Bajo

Real accessible gateway town to Komodo's strong-current, advanced-diver reef and wall dives.

In Labuan Bajo, a mid-range month runs about $597 (IDR 10,564,943) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 95% of cities

Internet1/10

Among the 5% slowest cities for internet

Visas4.5/10

Harder visas than about 70% of cities

Coworking2.8/10

Weaker coworking than about 80% of cities

English5/10

Less English-friendly than about 80% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3.6/10

Fewer wellness options than about 70% of cities

Getting There8.7/10

Easier to reach than about 85% of cities

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Outdoor activities

  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Lombok (~400 km) · Amed (~450 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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