Dublin
Ireland
3/6
Budget$3,445
Internet170 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Side-by-side city decision
Dublin vs Lombok.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
DublinIreland3/6
VS
LombokIndonesia2/6
$3,445Dublin monthly budget
$915Lombok monthly budget
170 MbpsDublin internet
45 MbpsLombok internet
Decision summary
Dublin
Dublin leads on more of the six headline signals.
Cost
Best budget
Lombok
Speed
Fastest internet
Dublin
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Tie
Safety
Highest safety
Lombok
Air
Cleanest air
Dublin
Walk
Most walkable
Dublin
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Lombok
Indonesia
2/6
Budget$915
Internet45 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Full comparison
Compare what matters
Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsMetricDublinLombok
Total estimated budget
$3,445
$915
1-bed center rent
$2,300
$430
Coworking desk
$390
$105
Local meal
$22
$2.1
Cappuccino
$4.8
$2.4
Gym membership
$65
$32
Transport budget
$145
$75
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricDublinLombok
Internet speed
170 Mbps
45 Mbps
Nomad vibe
8/10
8/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricDublinLombok
Safety index
67/100
72/100
Air quality
82/100
79/100
Walkability
9/10
4/10
Female safety
7/10
7/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
9/10
5/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricDublinLombok
Healthcare quality
Excellent
Average
English proficiency
Excellent
Average
Climate type
Temperate oceanic
Tropical monsoon
Best time to visit
May - Sep
May - Oct
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.
Dublin
Ireland
Strengths
- English-speaking EU capital with a welcoming social culture
- Excellent pub, music, literary, and cultural scene
- Strong tech sector and international professional network
- Very walkable central neighborhoods
- Reliable high-speed fiber and mobile internet
- Safe drinking water and highly cashless daily life
Trade-offs
- Housing is exceptionally expensive and hard to secure
- Frequent rain, wind, and limited winter daylight
- Public transport is useful but not as comprehensive as peer capitals
- Restaurants, pints, and nightlife add up quickly
- Rental competition often requires rapid decisions
- Long-term immigration and tax rules can be complex
Common visa routes
- Short-Stay C Visa
- Working Holiday Authorisation
- Stamp 0 Permission
Lombok
Indonesia
Strengths
- Beautiful beaches, surf breaks, and island scenery
- Lower living costs than nearby Bali
- Relaxed pace and less built-up atmosphere
- Strong dry-season weather
- Growing remote-worker community in Kuta
- Easy access to outdoor activities
Trade-offs
- A scooter is necessary for most daily errands
- Internet quality varies sharply by neighborhood
- Limited advanced healthcare facilities
- Few reliable sidewalks and public transport options
- Rainy-season roads and power interruptions can occur
- Social attitudes are more conservative than Bali
Common visa routes
- Visa on Arrival / e-VOA (30 days, extendable once)
- B211A visit visa (typically up to 180 days with extensions)
- Indonesia E33G remote worker visa, subject to eligibility
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.