Budget
| Rent | $455 |
|---|---|
| Meals | $425 |
| Transport | $111.73 |
| Coworking | $0 |
| SIM / eSIM | $18 |
| VOA allocation | $27.93 |
| Monthly total | $1,037.66 |
Bali cost of living, made clearer.
See what Bali costs before you book the flight.
Pick your area and routine, and build a monthly budget.
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Three ways to budget a Bali stay.
Choose your comfort level. See the monthly estimate. Make it yours.
Your budget, taking shape
USD / month- Rent
- Meals
- Transport
- Coworking
- SIM / eSIM
- Visa & extras
A balanced work-and-life setup.
Open the calculatorView cost breakdown
Digital Nomad
| Rent | $1,040 |
|---|---|
| Meals | $425 |
| Transport | $111.73 |
| Coworking | $225 |
| SIM / eSIM | $18 |
| E33G allocation | $32.59 |
| Gym / padel | $95 |
| Insurance | $68.13 |
| Monthly total | $2,015.45 |
Executive
| Rent | $2,340 |
|---|---|
| Meals | $750 |
| Transport | $111.73 |
| Coworking | $225 |
| SIM / eSIM | $18 |
| E33G allocation | $32.59 |
| Gym / padel | $95 |
| Yoga / wellness | $70 |
| Insurance | $177.5 |
| Monthly total | $3,819.82 |
Where the money goes.
Monthly spending breakdown · Digital Nomad example
See how the monthly budget is split.
Open the calculatorRent
$1,040 / month
51.6% of the total
Room, studio or villa.
Food
$425 / month
21.1% of the total
Everyday meals.
Transport
$111.73 / month
5.5% of the total
Scooter rental and fuel.
Coworking
$225 / month
11.2% of the total
Coworking membership.
Extras
$213.72 / month
10.6% of the total
Data, gym, insurance and visa.
Planning your Bali stay
Example conversation
Rent
Compare the units. Then the price.
Everyday costs, at a glance.
Browse the calculator’s category allocations, then choose the ones that fit your days.
Rent
$263–$2,340 / month across area and housing models.
Meals
$200–$750 / month, local to western dining.
Scooter + fuel
$111.73 / month.
Coworking
$225 / month when selected.
SIM / eSIM
$18 / month.
Gym / padel
$95 / month.
Yoga / wellness
$70 / month.
Insurance & visa
$68.13–$177.50 / month for the model’s insurance options. Add a visa allocation for your route.
Choose a base that fits your days.
Find the trade-off that suits you. These rent bands run from the Budget to Executive housing model for each area group.
Explore Bali areas
For surf, cafés and networking. $455–$2,340 / month. Trade-off: peak-hour road congestion.
For focused work, yoga and culture. $298–$1,530 / month. Trade-off: no beach in town.
For surf, couples and cliffside sunsets. $385–$1,980 / month. Trade-off: a spread-out base with fewer coworking choices.
For families and a slower beachfront routine. $263–$1,350 / month for the Sanur / Denpasar group. Trade-off: mellow nightlife.
Know the boundaries of your estimate.
Included
- Rent for your room, studio or villa.
- Your dining allocation and daily transport.
- The add-ons you choose, including coworking, connectivity and wellness.
Not included
- Flights.
- Rental deposits.
- Arrival costs.
Planning timeline.
Book a short stay first, scout villas in person, then settle in. A little time on the ground makes the longer commitment easier.
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Before you leave
Check your visa route, compare insurance and confirm your phone supports the data plan you choose.
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Your first week
Book a temporary base before committing to a longer lease. Visit the property and test the route you expect to travel.
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Your first month
Compare your actual receipts with the plan. Adjust the categories that do not match your routine before renewing bookings.
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- Visa Finder: compare e-VOA, C1 and E33G.
- Money, SIM and housing: set up in the right order.
- 10 coworking spaces and 10 warung: with real prices.
- Scams to avoid: spot them before they cost you.
- Deeper budget calculator: goes further than the free web version.
- Move-in tracker and weekly planner: tick off every task.
Bali living costs: common questions.
A starting point for your next decision.
How much does it cost to live in Bali per month?
Start with the housing profile comparison above, then choose a base and a routine that fit you. Use the rent guide to compare rental choices.
Is my dollar budget enough for Bali?
A useful answer depends on your household, property and day-to-day choices. Test your own budget in the calculator instead of relying on a single island-wide figure.
Which visa should I choose for a longer stay?
Your nationality, planned activities and intended stay determine the route to check. Start with the visa planning guide and confirm the requirements with the official portal linked in the timeline.
What should I check for internet and coworking?
Test the connection where you will actually work and ask about desk access and opening hours. Read the work setup guide and check Telkomsel device compatibility.
Is Bali still cheap for digital nomads?
It can suit different spending levels, but the experience you choose matters more than the destination label. Compare dining choices and plan everyday transport before deciding.
Common budget mistakes.
A nightly deal can become an expensive monthly habit. Make a plan for the length of stay you actually want, then open the calculator and make it yours.
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