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Lombok

Bali-adjacent surf destination with real dive, freediving, and kite infrastructure via the Gilis.

In Lombok, a mid-range month runs about $1,049 (IDR 18,557,233) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Among the 5% cheapest cities day to day

Internet2.8/10

Slower internet than about 70% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking7/10

Better coworking than about 65% of cities

English4.5/10

Less English-friendly than about 85% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness1.1/10

Among the 1% weakest cities for wellness

Getting There4.4/10

Harder to reach than about 65% of cities

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