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About Lake Toba

Lake Toba, Indonesia 🌋🌊 is a stunning volcanic lake with peaceful views, cool weather, and a relaxed pace—great for focused remote work. Around Tuktuk and nearby towns, nomads can find guesthouses, cafés, and improving Wi‑Fi, though infrastructure is still developing. Best for those who want nature, low costs, and a slower lifestyle. 💻🌴

Through the year

Best in July (65) · now 61
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 217 mm Feb: 166 mm Mar: 190 mm Apr: 209 mm May: 176 mm Jun: 122 mm Jul: 85 mm Aug: 216 mm Sep: 177 mm Oct: 205 mm Nov: 295 mm Dec: 288 mm Jan: 26°C / 19°C Feb: 27°C / 19°C Mar: 27°C / 19°C Apr: 27°C / 20°C May: 27°C / 20°C Jun: 27°C / 19°C Jul: 27°C / 19°C Aug: 27°C / 19°C Sep: 27°C / 19°C Oct: 27°C / 19°C Nov: 26°C / 20°C Dec: 26°C / 19°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.1
Safety 7.9
Internet Speed 5.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.0
Weather 7.6
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Racial Tolerance 7.3
Nomad Friendly 6.8
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Lake Toba
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $226.95 per month
Coworking Space $103.16 per month
Coffee $1.65 per cup
Beer $2.65 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.77 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $20.63 per month
Mobile Plan $6.48 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $28.29 per month

Other cities in Indonesia

Other cities in Indonesia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ubud $2,252 7.5 Compare
2 Canggu $2,664 7.3 Compare
3 Seminyak $2,835 7.1 Compare
4 Sanur $1,936 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Petaling Jaya MY Malaysia $2,087 7.0 Compare
2 Medan ID Indonesia $1,698 5.6 Compare
3 Shah Alam MY Malaysia $1,689 6.3 Compare
4 Cyberjaya MY Malaysia $1,803 6.8 Compare

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