Side-by-side city decision # Lombok vs Bergen. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link LombokIndonesia2 VS BergenNorway4 $650Lombok monthly budget $1,983Bergen monthly budget 20 MbpsLombok internet 90 MbpsBergen internet Decision summary Bergen Bergen leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Lombok Speed Fastest internet Bergen Vibe Best nomad vibe Lombok Safety Highest safety Bergen Air Cleanest air Bergen Walk Most walkable Bergen Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Lombok](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/lombok.md) Indonesia 2/6 Budget$650 Internet20 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Bergen](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/norway/bergen.md) Norway 4/6 Budget$1,983 Internet90 Mbps Vibe7/10 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 Total estimated budget $650 $1,983 1-bed center rent $300 $1,200 Coworking desk $100 $260 Local meal $3 $18 Cappuccino $2 $4.5 Gym membership $30 $46 Transport budget $50 $83 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 20 Mbps 90 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 70/100 78/100 Air quality 45/100 85/100 Walkability 5/10 8/10 Female safety 6/10 9/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 4/10 9/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Average Excellent English proficiency Basic Excellent Climate type Tropical monsoon Oceanic Best time to visit Apr - Oct 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. [Lombok](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/lombok.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * Stunning beaches and natural landscapes * Very affordable cost of living * Friendly and welcoming locals * Laid-back and quiet atmosphere * World-class surfing spots * Mount Rinjani trekking opportunities ### Trade-offs * Slow and unreliable internet in many areas * Limited coworking spaces * Motorbike essential – poor public transport * Basic healthcare – may need to go to Bali * Heavy rain and flooding during wet season * Limited nightlife and entertainment * Language barrier outside tourist zones ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival * B211A Visitor Visa * Social Budaya Visa [Bergen](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/norway/bergen.md) Norway → ### Strengths * Stunning fjord and mountain scenery * Extremely safe city with low crime * Excellent air quality and clean environment * High English proficiency everywhere * Efficient public transport system * Strong work-life balance culture ### Trade-offs * Very high cost of living * Frequent rain and cloudy weather * Limited nightlife compared to bigger cities * High personal income taxes * Dark winters with very short days * Competitive and expensive housing market ### Common visa routes * Schengen tourist visa (90 days) * No dedicated nomad visa * Residence permit for work/study 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.