Cost of Living

Bali, Indonesia

Live cost-of-living data for Bali — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
21/ 10079% cheaper than New York
-12% rent since Jul 2026
$350/mo
Median Income
50/100
Safety
15%
Income Tax
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$600/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$400/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,400/month
Food & Groceries
20/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.4/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.95/kg
Transportation
15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$8/month
One-Way Ticket$0.3/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.4/km
Utilities
20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$45/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$8/month
Healthcare
40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$45/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
35/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$300/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$6/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
Clothing
30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$55/pair
Personal Care
20/100
Haircut (Men)$10/cut
Haircut (Women)$20/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
Dining Out
20/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$2/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$25/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
30/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

48 Mbps
Internet Speed
$125
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
35/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bali cheap to live in?

Bali has a cost of living index of 21/100, where New York = 100. It is 79% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $760–$1,064 per month.

How much does rent cost in Bali?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Bali costs approximately $600/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $400/month.

Is Bali good for digital nomads?

Bali has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 48 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $125/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Bali?

The median net monthly salary in Bali is approximately $350 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Bali compare to New York for cost of living?

Bali (cost index 21) is 79% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,975/month by moving from New York to Bali.

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