LOMBOK Cost of Living - CHEAPER than Bali? (2024)

[@JooseTheNomad]

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[@didikStopps]

Are you interested in investing in land in front of the beautiful beach and beautiful waves in the west sumbawa?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@ no :)

[@007Aura]

And the roads are a dream to drive on - empty, so smooth and wide, incredibly beautiful scenery and regular encounters with the resident water buffalo! 💜

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@007Aura Exactly!😎

[@Praguemax]

Kuta lombok growing like crazy. There are so many more restaurants every 6 months ago. There are plenty of dining options

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Praguemax Yeah sure!

[@larsstougaard7097]

Looks great, good vibe and it seems there are less people and traffic than Bali. Love it 🥗🥙

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@larsstougaard7097 yes exactly!🙊

[@jodytrop]

I lovvveee your content, one of my favourite channels, thanks for the best tips and info for digital nomads (best content out there for this), im working towards this lifestyle and can't wait to move to Bali and live my dream. I will be purchasing your guide too, safe travels x

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@jodytrop thanks so much! Good luck🙏🏽

[@dronelton]

These videos are so amazing. You’re the only KZbin I watch about traveling

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@dronelton thanks so much! Really appreciate that🙏🏽

[@ericyuan9718]

Seems almost as if you made this video just for me. Thx a lot Joose

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ericyuan9718 hahahha nice!🙏🏽

[@matthawksworth]

i agree, i see the comfort and energy Canggu has as being key to work productivity

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@matthawksworth exactly! And then it's nice to have a trip to a place like Lombok😊

[@matthawksworth]

@ such a great place, many resources for what you need 👍🏻

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@matthawksworth Indeed!

[@matthawksworth]

Great info!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks so much Matt🙏🏽

[@didikStopps]

Are you interested in investing in land in front of the beautiful beach and beautiful waves in the west sumbawa?

[@matthawksworth]

@@didikStopps you have a website?

[@ianpatrick23]

Thank you so much for this detailed analysis of Lombok

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ianpatrick23 you're so welcome🙏🏽

[@globohobo]

Don’t forget to learn bahasa for a better experience all over Indonesia ! Very important !

[@miamityrell]

Love your channel bro 🥹🙌🏽 I’ll be back in Bali December - April

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@miamityrell thanks bro! Nice enjoy🙏🏽

[@victortin559]

Thanks for sharing. Great information.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@victortin559 thank you🙏🏽

[@intriguingfacts5434]

Must be better during rainy season....looks scorching hot. I am a cloudy person and even love occasional drizzles.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@intriguingfacts5434 Then yes😄

[@user-xg6yc8ho3w]

Great video, thanks mate.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@user-xg6yc8ho3w thank you🙏🏽

[@susanplove]

Thank you so much, Joose! This is amazing. 😍🤩🥰💛🧡

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@susanplove thank you🙏🏽

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Omi_xo what no?😅

[@susanplove]

@@JooseTheNomad LOL, all Asians look alike 😃💛! Thank you for your content. I'll be going through your videos more. I'm gearing up and getting serious about living overseas next year.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@susanplove That's great🙏🏽

[@Top10TravelDestinationsKogs]

Gotta get there soon!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Top10TravelDestinationsKogs enjoy!

[@vincentanutama]

You captured the essence of Kuta, bravo! Quick question, what was the name or the location of the Airbnb at 10:36?

[@ceremonyoflight]

Thanks Joose 😌🙏🏼

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ceremonyoflight my pleasure🙏🏽

[@sofyan_hadi]

I would recommend that you also visit North Lombok. There are three Gilis located there

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@sofyan_hadi Been there 2 times :)

[@joachimbadejoh]

Thank you Joose for this video! Inspiring

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@joachimbadejoh Thanks bro🙏🏽

[@sergethelight]

Great info! Might go soon. Question: whats the song name that startd at 7:36?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@sergethelight thanks! You can Shazam it no?

[@justhanan_official]

We tryed to stay too in Kuta Lombok before, but we prefer Bali. The beaches are nice, the food is nice, but it's to peaceful for us. We are working remotely mostly at night, so we eat also at night. It was almost unpossible to find food at night. In Bali we can find food day and night.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@justhanan_official Yeah Bali is lore convenient in many ways for sure!

[@japhyvansan]

Great video, I’m there in 10 days - hopefully catch you :) what is the name of both accommodations If possible Joose?

[@nawais993]

I went to that Loka gym 5 years ago, nice to see it still around. Worked just perfectly for a hybrid bodyweight/weights training session. Can you throw water on the rocks in the sauna? (a very Finnish question haha) I did not know the sauna even existed.

[@Auf_dem_Sonnendeck]

Looks like the better Bali

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Auf_dem_Sonnendeck yeah in some ways😊

[@CassyExploring]

Oh... You make me dream.. :)

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@CassyExploring 😊🙏🏽

[@this.is.berlin]

With 1 k USD a month you can live comfortably nearly everywhere in SE-Asia!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@this.is.berlin that's true, it's just gonna be more comfortable and nice in some places

[@architectureambience2124]

in the big cities yes, but more smaller town tends to be expensive except bali or some thai island

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@architectureambience2124 That's true as well, Siargao as an example of this.

[@SaaidOmaar]

Thanks

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@SaaidOmaar You're welcome

[@vibesoverhypes4658]

Can you please sent the link of the accommodation options you have shown?😍

[@JooseTheNomad]

www.joosethenomad.com/courses/SEA-STAYS

[@IamNarumiOgawa]

Hi! Great video, Thank you! Do people need to drive a scooter to live there, or is it easy to get around with a ride like Uber?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@IamNarumiOgawa Definitely better to have a scooter..

[@IamNarumiOgawa]

@ Thanks for letting me know. I drive a car here in Los Angeles… never drove a scooter…. Do you know how soon people can ride a scooter? 🛵

[@cinovasyon]

development-wise its the better bali. sasak culture is also quite interesting albeit more conservative. i attended a bride kidnapping ceremony (yes its a tradition lol) near kuta lombok and they were super hospitable. one thing to note, at some beaches you will be stared at if you're a woman in bikini. surprisingly there are no women swimming near the kuta town beach. not so much the case in surfing hubspots. i found rents to be more expensive, but mandalika project looks promising and tons of land is being developed. i just wish that hotel quotas were implemented from day 1, instead of being an afterthought, like in Bali. I would definitely want to visit lombok again, unlike bali.

[@GiovanniWayneCoach]

Great video as usual thanks! what's the name of the accommodation for 8 million a month? I could not get it...

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks! www.joosethenomad.com/courses/SEA-STAYS

[@OllyJJ1122]

Love your content :) What’s the name of the second accommodation you showed for $510 per month?

[@JooseTheNomad]

www.joosethenomad.com/courses/SEA-STAYS

[@pandzior2801]

the gyms are so expensive!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@pandzior2801 Yeah auite expensive, there must be a local gym cheaper I think

[@hasyinatulula1413]

Im Indonesian, i ask my friend how much she pay for a gym, she say only 130k rupiah,

[@architectureambience2124]

I think bali and lombok does compliment each other, it is nice to go away to lombok when the jakartans invade bali on july or december

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@architectureambience2124 Yeah I also like Lombok as a nice trip once in a while from Bali!

[@intriguingfacts5434]

at least jakartans and surabayans are reliable source of income for bali....offered critical lifeline for balinese during covid

[@Pfyzer]

Imagine complaining about Citizen of Indonesia going to tourist their own part of the country at a much expensive rate and a foreigner, then the foreigner complains

[@intriguingfacts5434]

@@Pfyzer Biasalah....mentang2 sudah rame....disepelekan lagi

[@yianneats]

hey thanks for the video! what about bugs , insects , snakes , spiders e.t.c? There and also in Bali

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@yianneats of course there's plenty of all that hahah, but not really a problem!:)

[@CengizEyol]

Bro this looks so amazing I want to visit Lombok. I just ask myself if it will get boring when you travel solo. Do you think it’s easy to meet new people there?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@CengizEyol It seems to be pretty easy so I'd think it will be good🙏🏽

[@CengizEyol]

@ thanks for your reply and have a nice time!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@CengizEyol thanks you to!

[@globalnews2150]

Also suggest you Sumbawa, Komodo Island, Kupang, and Sumba

[@tylerhaugen9401]

What was the name of the place @11:40 ?

[@japhyvansan]

Yes?

[@JooseTheNomad]

www.joosethenomad.com/courses/SEA-STAYS

[@JetSetJourneys.Podcast]

Lombok is definitely a more affordable option compared to Bali! 🌴 It offers stunning natural beauty and a laid-back vibe, making it a great choice for budget-conscious travelers looking for a serene escape. 🏝

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@JetSetJourneys.Podcast yes indeed!

[@noureddinen72]

Hi thanks for this helpful video. I plan to visit lombok next summer with my family, ans i want to rent a car and drive myself ? is it easy to drive ? what is the condition of the roads ? can we reach all places by car especially the waterfalls ? and can we get around only by using google map without hiring a local guide?

[@Jepi369]

What about the kuta entertainment areas?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Jepi369 you mean nightlife?

[@Jepi369]

@@JooseTheNomad that’s right

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Jepi369 You can see some of that in the previous video

[@Jepi369]

@@JooseTheNomad anything compared to Soi 6 of Pattaya? 😝

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Jepi369 well of course not like that at all😂

[@saidawisemanvideos]

I think I might just spend at least a month there. What time of the year ( weather wise ) is best to visit ?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@saidawisemanvideos optimal is april-may when it's sunny season already but nature atill green!

[@BrownMega86]

​@@JooseTheNomadyes.. Between August to October the landscape (hills) turning into yellowish, n the weather is very humid

[@saidawisemanvideos]

@@JooseTheNomad Thanks for telling me.

[@saidawisemanvideos]

@@BrownMega86 I appreciate your feedback.

[@nazmishehi7835]

Are there less stray dogs in Lombok? That was my biggest issue with Bali but if Lombok doesn't have it, I'd be keen to come back :)

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@nazmishehi7835 Less but there's some. Why is it an issue?

[@nazmishehi7835]

@@JooseTheNomad I love dogs but Bali dogs and I just weren't vibing 😅 I'm from Europe so I'm very much used to walking around, and I had many instances in which they would start following and brak at me trying to nib my legs, packs becoming aggressive out of nowhere, and while it just bothered me, it really scared my gf. Also, it's funny how people assume is not an issue considering they are rabid, and I found it difficult getting too comfortable considering how moody the dogs were and how many there are. I feel like people have different experiences, but for me it was kind of a big deal.

[@AB-dk6fo]

Whats the name of the house in airbnb?

[@joshhouben1181]

How does Lombok compare to Koh Phangan?

[@FreqUenzis]

How did alex book their place?

[@arisjatmika]

Why you so cute and handsome ??? ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘 ❤❤❤😘😘😘 ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@shelbak65]

what is the average price to buy a house in U S dollars ? thank you

[@TheBigDawg8]

What’s the name of the last place for $510/month? 🤔

[@jejudo3000]

You need to go back to the Philippine mate!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@jejudo3000 why?

[@AlexSiman]

Lombok looks pretty expensive. Especially gym memberships.

[@Lowkey7843]

are you talking in USD dollars?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Lowkey7843 yes!

[@ikasaripudjikurniawati8968]

There is Jo beach club in Lombok like Bali, because lombok is majority muslim

[@MichaelRichard-o9r]

Traffic looks much better than Bali.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@MichaelRichard-o9r yes 100 times better!

[@Eva56789]

I love your videos and I know you normally don't mention the names of your accommodations, so please don't do it here either. :) The hotel you showed with the beautiful garden is my happy place and thats why I love staying longterm in Kuta on Lombok. You wont find these kind of places on Bali anymore. Been there twice already and don't want it to be overrun ;)

[@chiax0ra]

Do you think many vegan restaurants?

[@architectureambience2124]

quit a lot in kuta actually

[@chiax0ra]

@@architectureambience2124thank you! Looking forward for next year❤

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@chiax0ra Yes the options are pretty decent in Kuta but of course nothing compared to Canggu!

[@chiax0ra]

@ thank you!

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

great video and great info. Just hope it doesn't become californicated.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@malcolmnicoll1165 Thanks! Californicated?

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

@ That’s when gems like Lombok become over priced, over populated and overrated.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@malcolmnicoll1165 Yeah I hope it develops in a good way

[@samasim862]

The best KZbinr ever, I think Da nang is cheaper than Lombok

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@samasim862 Thanks so much! Yes Da Nang is definitely cheaper

[@86moonnight]

$700 per month is good? I've never paid more than $400/month in SE Asia for very modern and clean places. The problem is that expats willing to pay more are jacking up the prices for everyone else, especially locals!! Please, negotiate.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@86moonnight I'd think almost everyone always tried to negotiate?

[@86moonnight]

@@JooseTheNomad If you are paying $700/month in Lombok maybe you need to work on your negotiation skills? I'm not hating here, just trying to keep prices low for everyone. Keep in mind that the average salary in Indonesia is maybe 8-9 million per month! Do you see that $700 for a studio is out of proportion?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@86moonnight Who said I'm paying $700? I was staying for a week and just asked them what it would cost for a month and then shared it here.. Accommodation built for tourists doesn't really need to reflect pricing to local income tho.. But just take it easy okay?😄

[@user-xg6yc8ho3w]

Last year I got a $390/mo high rise super modern apartment in a new luxury building in Thailand. Furnished. It's amazing how low the prices can be for great places if you look around.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@user-xg6yc8ho3w of course

[@MrChristocentric]

But you are gonna get "bali belly" in Bali, aren't you? How about water in Lombok?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@MrChristocentric Didn't get a Lombok belly hahaha, no but I'm not sure if it's better actually or not

[@LITTLETURTL3-q2m]

sorry did you really mean $100 a month for a GYM? 😟

[@yunusemre5661]

I want to earn passive income , so that i can live there but idk how to earn passive income offfamk

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@yunusemre5661 there's no such thing as passive income without first doing lots of work, some ideas can be found in my previous video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHqvk3mci7Ghercsi=eeDw80j3Ot47rvNE

[@Ytorisv]

$1000😢no

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Ytorisv huh?

[@prajwalshalli1312]

Okay tell me how can I move from Indian how much is the flight cost visa what is the criteria for visa because this will be my first time moving how long can I stay

[@zurichnorbexx7167]

Di mana cewek kamu

[@thaOFK]

165$ / month for the gym is insane wtf… its not even bali! i live in switzerland and pay less

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@thaOFK Yeah but everything else cost much more there😅