Side-by-side city decision # Canggu vs Lyon. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link CangguIndonesia3/6 VS LyonFrance2/6 $1,590Canggu monthly budget $1,870Lyon monthly budget 85 MbpsCanggu internet 280 MbpsLyon internet Decision summary Canggu Canggu leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Canggu Speed Fastest internet Lyon Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Canggu Air Cleanest air Canggu Walk Most walkable Lyon Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Canggu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/canggu.md) Indonesia 3/6 Budget$1,590 Internet85 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Lyon](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/france/lyon.md) France 2/6 Budget$1,870 Internet280 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricCangguLyon Total estimated budget $1,590 $1,870 1-bed center rent $950 $1,120 Coworking desk $170 $310 Local meal $3.3 $17.5 Cappuccino $2.7 $3.9 Gym membership $55 $45 Transport budget $90 $80 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricCangguLyon Internet speed 85 Mbps 280 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricCangguLyon Safety index 72/100 66/100 Air quality 74/100 68/100 Walkability 4/10 9/10 Female safety 7/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 8/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricCangguLyon Healthcare quality Good Excellent English proficiency Good Good Climate type Tropical monsoon Temperate continental with Mediterranean influences Best time to visit May - Sep May - Sep Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Canggu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/canggu.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * Large and active international remote-worker community * Excellent choice of cafes, coworking spaces, and wellness studios * Warm tropical weather and nearby beaches * Strong food scene spanning cheap warungs to high-end restaurants * English is widely understood in tourist-facing businesses * Convenient digital payments and affordable mobile data ### Trade-offs * Traffic congestion is severe on main roads * Rents and short-term villas are expensive for Indonesia * Sidewalks are limited and walking can be unsafe * Rainy-season flooding and construction noise are common * Tap water is not safe to drink * Scooter accidents and petty theft are real risks ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival / e-VOA * C1 Tourist Visa * E33G Remote Worker Visa [Lyon](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/france/lyon.md) France → ### Strengths * Excellent public transport, cycling infrastructure, and walkable central districts * High-quality healthcare and safe drinking water * Strong food culture with markets, bouchons, and diverse international dining * Fast fiber internet and reliable mobile coverage * More affordable and less tourist-saturated than Paris * Easy rail access to Paris, the Alps, Provence, and Switzerland ### Trade-offs * Long-term housing can be competitive and requires extensive paperwork * French bureaucracy and banking setup can be slow for newcomers * Winter can be gray, chilly, and affected by temperature inversions * English is less universal outside international workplaces and tourist areas * Summer heatwaves are increasingly common * France has no dedicated digital nomad visa ### Common visa routes * Schengen short-stay visa or visa-free entry: up to 90 days in any 180-day period * French long-stay visitor visa for stays over 90 days, subject to financial and insurance requirements * Passeport Talent residence permit for eligible entrepreneurs, founders, and highly skilled workers Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.