# Amed vs Puerto Escondido

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

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Best Budget
Amed

🌐
Fastest Internet
🤝 Tie

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Best Vibe
Puerto Escondido

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Safest City
Amed

🌿
Cleanest Air
Amed

🚶
Most Walkable
Puerto Escondido

🏆 Overall Winner: Amed

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[Amed](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/amed.md)

[Indonesia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia.md)

[Puerto Escondido](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/mexico/puerto-escondido.md)

[Mexico](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/mexico.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$610
$1130

1-Bed Center Rent
$250
$550

Coworking Desk
$80
$200

Local Meal
$3
$5

Cappuccino
$2.5
$2.5

Gym Membership
$30
$40

Transport Budget
$60
$30

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
25 Mbps
25 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
7/10
8/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
85/100
60/100

Healthcare Quality
Average
Average

English Proficiency
Average
Basic

Climate Type
Tropical monsoon
Tropical monsoon

Best Time to Visit
May - Oct
Nov - Apr

## [Amed](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/amed.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ Incredible snorkeling and diving right off the shore
* ✅ Very low cost of living compared to southern Bali
* ✅ Peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle away from crowds
* ✅ Stunning sunrise views over Mount Agung
* ✅ Friendly local community with authentic Balinese culture
* ✅ Good internet in villas with fiber optic

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Very limited coworking spaces – most work from cafes or home
* ❌ Need a scooter to get around – limited public transport
* ❌ Nightlife is almost non-existent – quiet after dark
* ❌ Healthcare facilities are basic; serious issues require trip to Denpasar
* ❌ Frequent power cuts and water shortages during dry season
* ❌ Few international dining options – mostly local warungs

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ B211A Business Visa
* ▪ Social-Cultural Visa
* ▪ KITAS (Temporary Stay)

## [Puerto Escondido](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/mexico/puerto-escondido.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Affordable cost of living
* ✅ Beautiful beaches
* ✅ Great surf culture
* ✅ Warm weather year-round
* ✅ Delicious seafood
* ✅ Friendly locals

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Limited internet reliability
* ❌ High humidity and rain in summer
* ❌ Limited healthcare facilities
* ❌ Few coworking spaces
* ❌ Mosquitoes and dengue risk
* ❌ Language barrier

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Tourist visa (180 days)
* ▪ Temporary Resident Visa (up to 4 years)
* ▪ Permanent Resident Visa