Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
5/6
Budget$1,235
Internet35 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Side-by-side city decision
Gili Trawangan vs Havana.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
Gili TrawanganIndonesia5/6
VS
HavanaCuba0/6
$1,235Gili Trawangan monthly budget
$1,335Havana monthly budget
35 MbpsGili Trawangan internet
15 MbpsHavana internet
Decision summary
Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan leads on more of the six headline signals.
Cost
Best budget
Gili Trawangan
Speed
Fastest internet
Gili Trawangan
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Tie
Safety
Highest safety
Gili Trawangan
Air
Cleanest air
Gili Trawangan
Walk
Most walkable
Gili Trawangan
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Havana
Cuba
0/6
Budget$1,335
Internet15 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 signalsMetricGili TrawanganHavana
Total estimated budget
$1,235
$1,335
1-bed center rent
$650
$750
Coworking desk
$120
$150
Local meal
$3.1
$6.5
Cappuccino
$2.6
$2.8
Gym membership
$45
$35
Transport budget
$35
$55
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricGili TrawanganHavana
Internet speed
35 Mbps
15 Mbps
Nomad vibe
8/10
8/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricGili TrawanganHavana
Safety index
72/100
63/100
Air quality
82/100
72/100
Walkability
8/10
7/10
Female safety
7/10
6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
6/10
6/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricGili TrawanganHavana
Healthcare quality
Average
Average
English proficiency
Good
Basic
Climate type
Tropical monsoon
Tropical savanna
Best time to visit
May - Oct
Nov - Apr
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.
Gili Trawangan
Indonesia
Strengths
- Car-free island with an easy cycling lifestyle
- Beautiful reefs, beaches, and sunset views
- Social international community and frequent events
- Affordable Indonesian food alongside varied cafés
- Warm tropical weather year-round
- Compact layout makes daily errands simple
Trade-offs
- Internet can slow down during storms and peak periods
- Healthcare is limited and serious cases require mainland transfer
- Accommodation prices rise sharply in high season
- Party areas can be noisy late into the night
- Fresh water is scarce and tap water is unsafe to drink
- Boat crossings and rough seas can disrupt travel plans
Common visa routes
- Visa on Arrival / e-VOA, typically 30 days and extendable once for up to 60 days
- B211A Visit Visa for longer stays, commonly issued for 60 days with extensions
- Indonesia E33G Remote Worker Visa, subject to current eligibility and application rules
Havana
Cuba
Strengths
- Exceptional music, architecture, and street life
- Generally low violent-crime risk by regional standards
- Walkable historic neighborhoods with strong character
- Warm weather for most of the year
- Affordable local transport and Cuban dining
- Friendly and highly social local culture
Trade-offs
- Internet is slow, costly, and can be unreliable
- Frequent shortages affect groceries, medicine, and household goods
- International cards and online payments often do not work
- No dedicated digital-nomad visa
- Power interruptions can disrupt work routines
- Housing quality and pricing vary sharply by access to foreign currency
Common visa routes
- Tourist Card / eVisa for eligible visitors
- Family Visa for visitors with Cuban relatives
- Business Visa through an approved Cuban host organization
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.