Side-by-side city decision # Flores vs Ubud. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link FloresGuatemala3/6 VS UbudIndonesia3/6 $865Flores monthly budget $1,290Ubud monthly budget 35 MbpsFlores internet 55 MbpsUbud internet Decision summary No universal winner The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit. Cost Best budget Flores Speed Fastest internet Ubud Vibe Best nomad vibe Ubud Safety Highest safety Ubud Air Cleanest air Flores Walk Most walkable Flores Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Flores](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/guatemala/flores.md) Guatemala 3/6 Budget$865 Internet35 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Ubud](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/ubud.md) Indonesia 3/6 Budget$1,290 Internet55 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 MetricFloresUbud Total estimated budget $865 $1,290 1-bed center rent $450 $750 Coworking desk $100 $180 Local meal $5 $2.2 Cappuccino $2.8 $2.8 Gym membership $25 $55 Transport budget $45 $80 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricFloresUbud Internet speed 35 Mbps 55 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricFloresUbud Safety index 61/100 72/100 Air quality 82/100 76/100 Walkability 7/10 5/10 Female safety 6/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 5/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricFloresUbud Healthcare quality Average Good English proficiency Basic Good Climate type Tropical savanna Tropical monsoon Best time to visit Nov - Mar 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. [Flores](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/guatemala/flores.md) Guatemala → ### Strengths * Low day-to-day costs compared with major nomad hubs * Spectacular lake setting and access to Tikal * Compact, highly walkable island center * Warm local culture and relaxed pace * Good base for exploring the Petén region * Generally cleaner air and less traffic than Guatemala City ### Trade-offs * Internet can slow down or fail during heavy rain * No large established coworking scene * Tap water is not safe to drink * Limited specialist healthcare and medical facilities * English is not widely spoken outside tourism businesses * ATMs, card acceptance, and reliable cash services can be inconsistent ### Common visa routes * Visa-free entry or tourist permit for up to 90 days for many nationalities * CA-4 tourist permit shared with Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua * Tourist-extension request through Guatemalan immigration, subject to approval [Ubud](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/ubud.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * Large and welcoming remote-worker community * Excellent cafés, wellness studios, and coworking options * Affordable local food and services * Lush rice-field scenery and Balinese culture * Strong cashless payment adoption * Year-round warm weather ### Trade-offs * Severe scooter traffic on main roads * Sidewalks are limited and inconsistent * Rents rise sharply in popular central areas * Rainy-season humidity and occasional flooding * Tap water is not safe to drink * Construction noise is common ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival / e-VOA for eligible nationalities * B211A visit visa * E33G remote worker visa 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.