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About Sumba

Sumba, Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ is a remote tropical escape for digital nomads who want quiet, nature, and a slower pace ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒŠ. It offers stunning beaches, surf spots, and rich local culture, but internet and coworking options can be limited outside main towns. Best for nomads seeking offline balance, not a big-city work setup.

Through the year

Best in August (70) ยท now 64
0ยฐ 10ยฐ 20ยฐ 30ยฐ 40ยฐ Jan: 270 mm Feb: 242 mm Mar: 276 mm Apr: 165 mm May: 40 mm Jun: 40 mm Jul: 23 mm Aug: 14 mm Sep: 41 mm Oct: 57 mm Nov: 160 mm Dec: 214 mm Jan: 29ยฐC / 22ยฐC Feb: 28ยฐC / 22ยฐC Mar: 28ยฐC / 22ยฐC Apr: 28ยฐC / 21ยฐC May: 29ยฐC / 21ยฐC Jun: 29ยฐC / 20ยฐC Jul: 29ยฐC / 19ยฐC Aug: 31ยฐC / 20ยฐC Sep: 32ยฐC / 20ยฐC Oct: 32ยฐC / 22ยฐC Nov: 31ยฐC / 22ยฐC Dec: 29ยฐC / 22ยฐC Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, ยฐC Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6
Internet Speed 3.8
Safety 6.7
Accommodation Cost 8.1
Weather 7.0
Nomad Friendly 3.1
Female Friendly 5.8
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Sumba
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $138.21 per month
Coworking Space $82.93 per month
Coffee $0.83 per cup
Beer $1.66 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.38 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $5.53 per month
Mobile Plan $2.76 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $16.59 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 Lombok ID Indonesia $1,966 6.2 Compare
2 Labuan Bajo ID Indonesia $2,022 5.8 Compare
3 Flores ID Indonesia $1,200 5.4 Compare
4 Sumbawa ID Indonesia $1,450 5.4 Compare

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