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🇮🇩 Living in Bali (Canggu)

A leading remote-work base with low costs, an established nomad community, and the E33G visa

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At a glance

Population
Bali province ~4.5M; Denpasar metro ~2.3M
Currency
IDR
Avg. salary
€10,000–€25,000+ (most expats earn foreign income)
Effective tax
5–35%
Climate
Tropical
Tax regime
5-year digital nomad visa, 0% on foreign income
Nomad visa
Yes

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Cost of living

Rent (1-bed, center)€790/mo
Rent (1-bed, suburb)€515/mo
Groceries (single)€215/mo
Groceries (family)€500/mo
Transport pass€55/mo
Restaurant (2 people, mid-range)€28
Coffee€2.00
Gym membership€50/mo
HealthcarePrivate clinics/hospitals (BIMC, Siloam); complex cases often referred to Singapore. Private insurance with evacuation cover standard
Frugal
€800
/month
Moderate
€1,350
/month
Comfortable
€2,300
/month

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Why choose Bali (Canggu)?

Cost of living roughly a third of New York (Numbeo cost index ~32); many coworking spaces in Canggu and Ubud

The E33G Remote Worker KITAS (2024): one-year stay, no local sponsor, for employees of foreign companies

One of Asia's largest concentrations of remote workers and long-stay foreign residents

Tropical monsoon climate year-round (~26–31°C), dry season roughly April–October

The E33 Second Home visa grants a 5- or 10-year stay via a qualifying deposit or property

Foreigners cannot hold freehold land; lawful routes are leasehold, right-of-use (Hak Pakai) or a PT PMA company

Quality of life

Overall
6.5
Safety
7.3
Healthcare
5.5
Education
5
Air Quality
5.5
Culture
8
Expat Community
8.5
English Proficiency
5.5

Moving to Bali (Canggu) : checklist

  1. 1Choose and apply for a permit via evisa.imigrasi.go.id (E33G for the foreign-employed, E33 Second Home, or a short-stay visa)
  2. 2Check tax residency (183+ days triggers worldwide-income tax); do not assume nomad income is automatically untaxed
  3. 3Note the new Criminal Code (in force January 2026) has provisions on cohabitation and extramarital relations, enforced on a complaint basis; verify current rules
  4. 4Arrange private international health insurance with medical-evacuation cover to Singapore
  5. 5Open a local account (usually requires a KITAS); many residents keep foreign or Wise accounts
  6. 6For any property, use lawful structures (Hak Sewa, Hak Pakai, PT PMA) and a licensed notary; nominee agreements are void
  7. 7Connect through coworking spaces and expat networks; register with the French consular presence in Bali

Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of living in Bali?+
A single person typically spends €800–€2,300/month. A 1-bed in central Canggu averages ~€790, and outside the centre ~€515 (Numbeo and livingcost.org, July 2026).
How much tax will I pay in Bali?+
Indonesia taxes residents' worldwide income at 5–35% progressive, with residency triggered after 183 days. Non-residents face a 20% withholding tax on Indonesian-source income (PwC, 2026). The "0% on foreign income" claim often marketed around nomad visas is not settled and depends on residency.
Is Bali good for expats?+
Bali has a large established foreign community and high perceived safety (Numbeo Denpasar safety index ~73). Healthcare relies on private clinics, with complex cases often referred to Singapore.
Can foreigners buy property in Bali?+
Foreigners cannot hold freehold (Hak Milik) land. The lawful routes are leasehold (Hak Sewa), right-of-use (Hak Pakai, tied to a residence permit) or a PT PMA company holding a Right-to-Build title. Nominee agreements are void under Indonesian law.
What visa options are there for Bali?+
The main long-stay routes are the E33G Remote Worker KITAS (one year, income of at least USD 60,000/year, foreign employer only) and the E33 Second Home visa (5 or 10 years, via a qualifying deposit or property).

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+150% cost

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These figures are indicative and based on public datasets. They are not tax advice. Consult a licensed tax advisor or financial professional before making relocation or employment decisions.

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