Side-by-side city decision # Lombok vs Iloilo City. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link 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. [Lombok](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/lombok.md) Indonesia 3/6 Budget$915 Internet45 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) 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. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricLombokIloilo 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 signals MetricLombokIloilo City Internet speed 45 Mbps 85 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricLombokIloilo 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 signals MetricLombokIloilo 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](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/lombok.md) 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](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) 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.