✦ Cost of living
Bali
Bali, Indonesia
US = 100
In plain terms: Bali is about 54% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $600/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing40−60%
- Food & groceries45−55%
- Transport35−65%
- Utilities55−45%
- Healthcare45−55%
- Goods & services55−45%
About
“The Island of the Gods”
The world's default digital-nomad island — Canggu cafés, Ubud rice terraces and Bukit surf breaks. Very low costs and a huge remote-work community, tempered by scooter-only transport, patchy infrastructure and visa runs.
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah · IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Coordinates
- -8.65, 115.14
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Housing
Taxes
35%
Income tax
progressive
11%
VAT / sales
22%
Corporate
$300
Avg net salary
per month
Brackets 5/15/25/30/35%.
Visas & residency
The new E33G Remote Worker KITAS (2024), plus a Second Home visa for retirees and investors.
✈ Visa on arrival (30 days, extendable once) for many passports.
1-year; foreign income untaxed locally.
Max stay: 12 months
5–10 years; savings or property requirement.
Employer-sponsored.
Permanent residence after ~5 yrs.
Quality of life
Safety
60/100
Healthcare
55/100
Pollution
55/100
Internet
25 Mbps
Jan avg
+27 °C
Jul avg
+27 °C
Sunny days
240/yr
Walkability
35/100
Public transit
20/100
Family-friendly
60/100
Living there
- English spoken
- Moderate
- Expat community
- Large
- Coworking spaces
- 40
- Tap water
- Not recommended
Popular areas
Relocation & documents
Where to look
Updated: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · Economy: World Bank Open Data (GDP per capita, life expectancy, inflation) · Taxes: national tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Bali, ID?
Bali, ID's cost-of-living index is 46 (US average = 100) — about 54% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $600 per month.
What are the average living costs in Bali, ID?
Living costs in Bali, ID are about 54% cheaper than the US average — its cost-of-living index is 46 (US = 100). Monthly living expenses scale with that, and housing is the biggest line: a one-bedroom in the centre runs around $600. See the category breakdown above for where the money goes.
What is the average rent in Bali, ID?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $600 per month, and around $350 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Indonesia?
Indonesia has a top income-tax rate of 35% and a VAT or sales tax of 11%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Bali, ID?
Bali, ID averages around +27 °C in January and +27 °C in July, with roughly 240 sunny days a year.
Is Bali, ID safe?
Bali, ID scores 60 out of 100 on our safety index, where higher means safer.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.