Uluwatu vs Nusa Dua — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Country	Indonesia	Indonesia
Nomad score	6.6 / 10	6.5 / 10
Cost of living	$2,694 / mo	$1,936 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	30° / 24°C	30° / 25°C
Air quality (AQI)	55 Moderate	55 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Average high	28.8°C	29.2°C
Average low	25°C	25.4°C
Precipitation	148 mm / mo	148 mm / mo
Sunshine	316 h / mo	316 h / mo
Humidity	79%	79%
Rain days	21.1 / mo	21.1 / mo
Wind speed	18.1 km/h	18.1 km/h

ID Uluwatu · average high by month

J 29 F 29 M 29 A 29 M 29 J 29 J 28 A 28 S 29 O 30 N 30 D 29

ID Nusa Dua · average high by month

J 29 F 29 M 30 A 29 M 29 J 29 J 28 A 28 S 29 O 30 N 30 D 30

Air quality

Air quality
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
US AQI	55	55
PM2.5	12.4 µg/m³	12.4 µg/m³
PM10	17.3 µg/m³	17.3 µg/m³
Ozone	67 µg/m³	67 µg/m³
UV index	8.8	8.8

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	4.8	4.4
Local Payment Services	6.1	6.7
Startup Scene	5.0	3.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Air Conditioning	7.2	8.3
Green Spaces	5.6	6.4
Natural Disaster Risk	4.1	3.9
Noise Pollution	4.9	6.4
Seasonal Variety	3.7	3.0
Weather	7.8	7.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Mobile Network Coverage	7.5	8.5
Power Grid Reliability	6.1	7.6
Public WiFi Availability	5.6	6.4
VPN Reliability	7.2	7.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Accommodation Cost	5.2	5.7
Cost of Living	6.7	7.2
Currency Stability	6.1	5.9
Entertainment Cost	5.8	6.3
Food & Groceries	6.3	6.8
Gym Membership Cost	5.9	6.2
Transportation Cost	6.2	7.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Culture	6.8	6.6
Indoors Fun	3.6	4.7
Language Learning Opportunities	4.2	4.6
Local Experiences & Tours	7.7	7.5
Nightlife	6.1	5.0
Outdoors & Nature	9.2	8.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Nomad Events & Meetups	6.6	3.0
Nomad Friendly	7.9	5.8
Online Community Presence	6.6	3.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Cafes with WiFi	7.0	6.7
Coworking Spaces Availability	6.2	5.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	7.2	5.8
Digital Nomad Popularity	8.0	5.1
Internet Speed	7.3	8.0
Local SIM Card Availability	8.5	8.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Fitness Facilities	7.0	7.1
Food Scene	7.5	7.2
Healthy Food Options	8.5	7.3
Yoga Studios	8.7	6.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Healthcare	5.7	6.9
Healthcare Affordability	7.6	7.7
Healthcare Quality	4.7	6.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	5.7	5.0
Ease of Business Registration	3.6	3.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account	3.7	3.6
Freedom of Speech	4.8	4.6
Political Stability	6.2	6.8
Tax Friendliness	5.4	4.8
Visa Ease	6.6	6.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Air Quality	7.1	6.5
Cleanliness	5.8	7.2
Environmental Quality	7.5	7.3
Family Friendly	5.5	7.7
Language Barrier	6.7	6.5
Work-Life Balance	8.3	7.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Female Friendly	7.3	8.0
Racial Tolerance	7.5	8.0
Safety	7.7	8.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Airport Connectivity	6.9	8.0
Cycling	2.5	3.7
Intercity Travel Options	4.6	7.0
Public Transit	1.8	3.3
Ride-sharing Services	6.9	7.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	8.7	8.8
Walkability	3.1	5.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Coworking Quality	7.6	5.9
Freelance Ecosystem	6.0	4.3
Networking Opportunities	6.7	4.5
Remote Job Opportunities	5.2	3.7
Time Zone Favorability	7.4	7.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Jeans	$50 per pair	$47 per pair
Summer Dress	$35 per dress	$32 per dress
Running Shoes	$94 per pair	$80 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Dining Out	$106 per month	$65 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Cinema Ticket	$4.42 per ticket	$3.83 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Coffee	$2.65 per cup	$2.65 per cup
Beer	$2.36 per pint	$3.24 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$3.83 per meal	$2.95 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$44 per meal	$38 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$4.42 per meal	$4.42 per meal
Apples	$3.54 per kg	$3.24 per kg
Bread	$2.06 per loaf	$1.30 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.71 per bottle	$0.50 per bottle
Milk	$1.89 per liter	$1.89 per liter
Rice	$1.06 per kg	$1.06 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$5.01 per kg	$5.01 per kg
Beef	$12 per kg	$11 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$18 per bottle	$27 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Groceries	$130 per month	$130 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Health Insurance	$15 per month	$8.84 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Doctor Visit (GP)	$35 per visit	$38 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$5.89 per purchase	$5.60 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Housing	$206 per month	$206 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$737 per month	$501 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,651 per month	$1,297 per month
Coworking Space	$189 per month	$141 per month
Coliving Space	$884 per month	$707 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Internet & Mobile	$15 per month	$8.84 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Leisure Activities	$35 per month	$18 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Haircut	$18 per visit	$10 per visit
Laundry	$0.88 per kg	$0.88 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Mobile Plan	$12 per month	$7.37 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$38 per month	$32 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$15 one-time	$15 one-time
Gym Membership	$53 per month	$50 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$15 per hour	$15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Transportation	$44 per month	$24 per month
Taxi Start	$0.88 per trip	$0.59 per trip
Taxi per km	$0.53 per km	$0.44 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$27 per month	$21 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$2.65 per trip	$2.06 per trip
Gasoline	$0.85 per liter	$0.85 per liter
Scooter Rental	$88 per month	$8.84 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	ID Uluwatu	ID Nusa Dua
Utilities	$38 per month	$38 per month