Side-by-side city decision # Quebec City vs Lombok. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link Quebec CityCanada4 VS LombokIndonesia2 $1,415Quebec City monthly budget $650Lombok monthly budget 80 MbpsQuebec City internet 20 MbpsLombok internet Decision summary Quebec City Quebec City leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Lombok Speed Fastest internet Quebec City Vibe Best nomad vibe Lombok Safety Highest safety Quebec City Air Cleanest air Quebec City Walk Most walkable Quebec City Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Quebec City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/canada/quebec-city.md) Canada 4/6 Budget$1,415 Internet80 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Lombok](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/lombok.md) Indonesia 2/6 Budget$650 Internet20 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 Total estimated budget $1,415 $650 1-bed center rent $750 $300 Coworking desk $220 $100 Local meal $13 $3 Cappuccino $3.5 $2 Gym membership $30 $30 Transport budget $65 $50 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 80 Mbps 20 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 85/100 70/100 Air quality 90/100 45/100 Walkability 8/10 5/10 Female safety 8/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 4/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Good Average English proficiency Good Basic Climate type Humid continental Tropical monsoon Best time to visit May - Sep Apr - Oct 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. [Quebec City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/canada/quebec-city.md) Canada → ### Strengths * Rich history and architecture * Safe and clean * Affordable rent vs other Canadian cities * Strong French culture * Great outdoor activities * Walkable old town ### Trade-offs * Harsh winters (-30°C) * Limited English in some areas * Smaller job market * Limited nightlife * French bureaucracy * Fewer direct flights ### Common visa routes * Tourist visa (6 months) * Working Holiday Visa (for eligible countries) * ICT (Intra-company transfer) [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 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.