Lombok
Indonesia
3/6
Budget$915
Internet45 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Side-by-side city decision
Lombok vs Iloilo City.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
LombokIndonesia3/6
VS
Iloilo CityPhilippines3/6
$915Lombok monthly budget
$675Iloilo City monthly budget
45 MbpsLombok internet
85 MbpsIloilo City internet
Decision summary
No universal winner
The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit.
Cost
Best budget
Iloilo City
Speed
Fastest internet
Iloilo City
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Lombok
Safety
Highest safety
Lombok
Air
Cleanest air
Lombok
Walk
Most walkable
Iloilo City
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Iloilo City
Philippines
3/6
Budget$675
Internet85 Mbps
Vibe7/10
Full comparison
Compare what matters
Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsMetricLombokIloilo City
Total estimated budget
$915
$675
1-bed center rent
$430
$300
Coworking desk
$105
$110
Local meal
$2.1
$2.7
Cappuccino
$2.4
$2.5
Gym membership
$32
$32
Transport budget
$75
$45
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricLombokIloilo City
Internet speed
45 Mbps
85 Mbps
Nomad vibe
8/10
7/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricLombokIloilo City
Safety index
72/100
68/100
Air quality
79/100
73/100
Walkability
4/10
6/10
Female safety
7/10
7/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
5/10
6/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricLombokIloilo City
Healthcare quality
Average
Good
English proficiency
Average
Excellent
Climate type
Tropical monsoon
Tropical monsoon
Best time to visit
May - Oct
Dec - 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.
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
Iloilo City
Philippines
Strengths
- Low everyday costs compared with Manila and Cebu
- Friendly English-speaking local population
- Strong food culture and excellent seafood
- Generally relaxed pace with less traffic than major Philippine cities
- Good hospitals, malls, and practical city services
- Access to Guimaras beaches and regional nature trips
Trade-offs
- No dedicated Philippine digital-nomad visa
- Heavy rain, humidity, and occasional storm disruptions
- Internet quality varies significantly by building and neighborhood
- Limited coworking and international networking scene
- Walkability is uneven outside central districts
- Tap water is not considered safe for drinking
Common visa routes
- Visa-free entry, typically 30 days for many nationalities
- Tourist visa extension through Philippine immigration offices
- Special Resident Retiree's Visa for qualifying long-stay residents
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.