LOMBOK Cost of Living - CHEAPER than Bali? (2025)

How is it to live in Kuta, Lombok in 2025? Is it cheaper and nicer than Bali for a month or long-term for digital nomads & expats? Watch until the end of this vlog to see all the prices for accommodation, scooter, food, gyms, activities, and all other living costs in Lombok!
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[@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!😎

[@larsstougaard7097]

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

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@larsstougaard7097 yes 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!

[@RorainU]

Goodvideo....❤ Lombok

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@RorainU thanks🙏🏽

[@dronelton]

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

[@JooseTheNomad]

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

[@ecanzayyan]

Semoga perbaikan fasilitas dan kebersihan lebih ditingkatkan

[@papariccardo]

Great videos man. I travel often to SE Asia, and Lombok is my favourite spot. if you want a cold plunge pool, go check out the Suranadi temple in Lingsar. It's a Hindu temple with an exceptionally cold pool that the local Hindus enjoy. I've been dozens of times, yet to see another Westerner there. There are numerous spots all across Lombok never mentioned on most travel videos, perhaps I'll do a deep dive this year & become a content creator

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@papariccardo Thanks! Great tips🙏🏽

[@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🙏🏽

[@ianpatrick23]

Thank you so much for this detailed analysis of Lombok

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ianpatrick23 you're so welcome🙏🏽

[@ericyuan9718]

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

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ericyuan9718 hahahha nice!🙏🏽

[@miamityrell]

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

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@miamityrell thanks bro! Nice enjoy🙏🏽

[@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?

[@sofyan_hadi]

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

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@sofyan_hadi Been there 2 times :)

[@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!

[@intriguingfacts5434]

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

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@intriguingfacts5434 Then yes😄

[@SydneyMostBeautifulAirbnb]

Gotta get there soon!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@SydneyMostBeautifulAirbnb enjoy!

[@victortin559]

Thanks for sharing. Great information.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@victortin559 thank you🙏🏽

[@globohobo]

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

[@japhyvansan]

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

[@Auf_dem_Sonnendeck]

Looks like the better Bali

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Auf_dem_Sonnendeck yeah in some ways😊

[@joachimbadejoh]

Thank you Joose for this video! Inspiring

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@joachimbadejoh Thanks bro🙏🏽

[@ceremonyoflight]

Thanks Joose 😌🙏🏼

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ceremonyoflight my pleasure🙏🏽

[@susanplove]

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

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@susanplove thank you🙏🏽

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@GoWithKD 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🙏🏽

[@user-xg6yc8ho3w]

Great video, thanks mate.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@user-xg6yc8ho3w thank you🙏🏽

[@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!

[@neo_saaid]

Thanks

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@neo_saaid You're welcome

[@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.

[@ecanzayyan]

🌴🌴🌴

[@vibesoverhypes4658]

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

[@JooseTheNomad]

www.joosethenomad.com/courses/SEA-STAYS

[@vincentanutama]

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

[@sioost]

Where is Alex staying, I really like the accommodation. Would like to have more info

[@sergethelight]

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

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@sergethelight thanks! You can Shazam it no?

[@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,

[@fyfs7753]

3:22 this room is not that price, it's 1,300,000 IDR checked with the owner of sans villa

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@fyfs7753 prices change...

[@CassyExploring]

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

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@CassyExploring 😊🙏🏽

[@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

[@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? 🛵

[@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!:)

[@aguafria9565]

Are you missing Finnish winter bro? :D Greetings from Ostrobothnia.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@aguafria9565 I am not😂 thanks!

[@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

[@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.

[@at5599]

@@JooseTheNomadis siargao expensive?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@at5599 for a comfortable place to stay, yes.

[@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.

[@lucifermad]

Hi, what is the name of the accommodation you stayed at?

[@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!

[@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😂

[@joshhouben1181]

How does Lombok compare to Koh Phangan?

[@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?

[@FreqUenzis]

How did alex book their place?

[@ikasaripudjikurniawati8968]

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

[@brothersman524]

I love Lombok more than Bali for sure

[@AB-dk6fo]

Whats the name of the house in airbnb?

[@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.

[@Lowkey7843]

are you talking in USD dollars?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Lowkey7843 yes!

[@shelbak65]

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

[@jejuden3000]

You need to go back to the Philippine mate!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@jejuden3000 why?

[@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!

[@tylerhaugen9401]

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

[@japhyvansan]

Yes?

[@JooseTheNomad]

www.joosethenomad.com/courses/SEA-STAYS

[@johnwreder57]

”Big sååååååuna” love the accent gotta be finnish gotta be

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@johnwreder57 lol

[@johnwreder57]

@ all love brother u have great videos, greetings from a Sweden

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@johnwreder57 Thanks!

[@TheBigDawg8]

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

[@arisjatmika]

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

[@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

[@AlexSiman]

Lombok looks pretty expensive. Especially gym memberships.

[@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

[@MichaelRichard-o9r]

Traffic looks much better than Bali.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@MichaelRichard-o9r yes 100 times better!

[@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? 😟

[@Xeyne098]

$1000😢no

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Xeyne098 huh?

[@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

[@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

[@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 ;)

[@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

[@samasim862]

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

[@JooseTheNomad]

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

[@Omgirang]

The reason why it will never beat Bali, is the exact thing that makes Bali the number 1 tourism spot in Indonesia, and even gave Thailand a run for its money. If you don't know, you can start by looking up the locals' religion and values.

[@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😅