Living in Praya

Praya is a large place in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, home to 35,183 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 13%, #54 of 440), students (top 19%, #35 of 187), nature lovers (top 37%, #159 of 440).

Residents35,183
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport6 km (Lombok International)
Nearest city of 100k+20 km
Within 30 km568,800 people
Sea coast20 km
Terrain around itabout 250 m, height range 310 m
Main railway line216.0 km
Distance to Jakarta1,078 km
Within 10 km35,183 people
Greater areaGreater Mataram, 20 km out
LandscapeLesser Sunda Islands, Lombok
Winter daylight12 h 38 min, sunset 11:32

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How Praya ranks

Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Indonesia. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.

ProfileScoreIn IndonesiaIn West Nusa Tenggara
Young family61#291 of 381#5 of 7Map
Low-income household60#286 of 440#3 of 7Map
Low-income family69#197 of 381#3 of 7Map
Single parent71#181 of 381#3 of 7Map
Pensioner couple67#292 of 381#7 of 7Map
Single pensioner70#321 of 381#7 of 7Map
Early retiree65#356 of 440#7 of 7Map
Single professional36#294 of 338#3 of 5Map
Young professional37#295 of 332#3 of 4Map
DINKS38#290 of 324#3 of 4Map
Remote worker66#314 of 440#4 of 7Map
Commuter58#291 of 333#3 of 4Map
Car-free household34#297 of 320#4 of 4Map
Student62#35 of 187#1 of 2Map
First-home buyer64#281 of 381#3 of 7Map
Budget-constrained mover57#269 of 440#3 of 7Map
Urban lifestyle seeker22#300 of 324#3 of 4Map
Expat professional50#235 of 440#2 of 7Map
Healthcare-first mover55#248 of 381#4 of 7Map
Nature-focused household71#159 of 440#3 of 7Map
Cross-border commuter16#28 of 77#2 of 7Map
Outdoor and mountain lover55#174 of 440#7 of 7Map
Rural value seeker55#234 of 440#5 of 7Map
High-net-worth mover37#379 of 440#7 of 7Map
Lottery winner46#284 of 440#4 of 7Map
Climate-resilient relocation70#54 of 440#1 of 7Map
Coastal living73#154 of 332#7 of 7Map
Business owner64#213 of 440#2 of 7Map
Digital native39#289 of 338#3 of 5Map

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mobility and connectivity92
  • Services nearby (people within 10 km: shops, doctors, cafes, transport)91
  • Green space85
  • Education and family85
  • Universities in town (universities and universities of applied sciences within 10 km)77
  • University-town character (universities relative to the people nearby)77
  • Climate exposure (estimate: coastal and river flooding, heat; 100 = low)75
  • Climate (mild and sunny: climate class and winter daylight)70
  • Sea or lake shore69
  • Jobs and economy67
  • Affordability49
  • Mountains and water (terrain relief, lakes and the sea nearby)45
  • Lifestyle and amenities40
  • Flat land (terrain relief)36
  • Home market (residents of the same country within 150 km)34
  • Market reach (residents within 100 km, across borders)30
  • One-day truck radius (residents within 300 km, across borders)28
  • Foundation14
  • City scale (people within 10 km: big-city life, transit, scenes)13
  • Freight access (motorway, rail, port)0
  • Port access (major sea or inland port)0
  • Chemical park nearby (sites with pipeline links)0
  • National border nearby (straight line)0
  • Financial centre (banking and capital markets) within commuting distance0
  • Commodity-trading or gold hub within commuting distance0
  • Crypto hub within commuting distance0
  • Wealth-management centre within commuting distance0

Nearby

Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.