Makild nomad city guide

Lombok, Indonesia

Compare Lombok, Indonesia for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Beaches
Monthly estimateINR 1,15,900
Studio rentINR 30,000-INR 80,000
Internet35 Mbps
Safety60/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (38)
PowerBackup advised (44)
CoworkingSparse work scene (41)
Best seasonMay-Sep
Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Lombok

Lombok is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Kuta Lombok, Senggigi. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 30-60 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips

Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

The best timing is usually May-Sep. Watch out for jan-feb rain when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Lombok. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (34)
Crime rate
Moderate (42)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (38)
Power reliability
Backup advised (44)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (52)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (41)
Healthcare access
Limited access (32)
English usability
Manageable (60)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (61)
Airport access
Good airport access (79)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (56)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (42)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (53)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (41)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (73)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (30)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (48)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 30,000-INR 80,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 25,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 6,300 / month
Cab estimate
INR 180 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 32,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-14h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Lombok, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 190 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 480 / kg
Rice
INR 100 / kg
Milk
INR 120 / litre
Local lunch
INR 270 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 135 / cup

Country context

Country
Indonesia
Airport code
LOP
GDP per person estimate
$5,200
City conservatism estimate
62/100

All table data for Lombok

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 1,15,900
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 30,000-INR 80,000 / month
Average rent
INR 55,000
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 114 / sq ft
Apartment size
30-60 sqm
Average apartment size
45 sqm / 484 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-6 months
Areas to start with
Kuta Lombok, Senggigi

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 25,500
Common food basket
Eggs INR 190, chicken INR 480/kg, rice INR 100/kg, milk INR 120/L
Eggs
INR 190 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 480 / kg
Rice
INR 100 / kg
Milk
INR 120 / litre
Local lunch
INR 270 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 135 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 180 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 5,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,300 / month
Internet speed
35 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
LOP
Flight from Mumbai
INR 32,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-14h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~11.5h one-way
Airport distance
11.0 km from city coordinate
Best season
May-Sep
Avoid / bad season
Jan-Feb rain
Scenic places
Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips
Scenic description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 1,15,900/month, 35 Mbps, 60/100 safety
General safety estimate
60/100
Women safety estimate
61/100
City conservatism estimate
62/100
Beach access
Yes
Development estimate
Basic infrastructure (40)
Cleanliness
Challenging (34)
Crime rate
Moderate (42)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (38)
Power reliability
Backup advised (44)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (52)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (41)
Healthcare access
Limited access (32)
English usability
Manageable (60)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (61)
Airport access
Good airport access (79)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (56)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (42)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (53)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (41)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (73)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (30)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (48)
City population
3,311,044
City coordinates
-8.67697, 116.33286

Country and source context

Country
Indonesia
Country code
ID
Country cities tracked
225
Country GDP
$1,500B
GDP per person estimate
$5,200
Country conservatism estimate
62/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
7869837
Search phrase
Lombok Indonesia Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Lombok
Country Code
ID
Country
Indonesia
Iata
LOP
Rent Low
30000
Rent High
80000
Internet
35
Food Daily
1700
Cab5km
180
Utilities
5000
Wifi
1300
Flight Inr
32000
Flight Time
9-14h one stop
Area
Kuta Lombok, Senggigi
Size
30-60 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-6 months
Best Season
May-Sep
Avoid Season
Jan-Feb rain
Safety
60
City Conservative
62
Country Gdp Pc
5200
Country Gdp B
1500
Title Name
Lombok, Indonesia
Scenic
Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips
Scenic Description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.
Average Rent
55000
Average Sqm
45
Monthly Estimate
115900
Search Phrase
Lombok Indonesia Beaches, temples, waterfalls, nature trips
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Latitude
-8.67697
Longitude
116.33286
Population
3311044
Geo Name Id
7869837
Airport Distance Km
11.013380315539672

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