Bali
Bali is a tropical island paradise that has evolved into one of the world's top digital nomad hubs. Between rice terraces, surf breaks, and wellness retreats, it offers an unmatched blend of nature, creativity, and community at very low cost.
Planning a move to Bali? Rent from $700/mo, about $1,300/mo all-in for one person. Local salaries average around $450/mo, safety scores 72/100, internet 62/100 — see if it fits your income and passport on Jonzy.
Best for: Beach lifestyle, Creatives, Wellness.
- Rent from $700/mo, about $1,300/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 72/100 · Internet 62/100 · excellent year-round weather.
- Visa: Moderate process, about 8 weeks.
- Local salaries average around $450/mo, with a large, well-established expat community.
Cost of living in Bali
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $700/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $260/mo |
| Transport | $70/mo |
| Healthcare | $90/mo |
| Utilities | $60/mo |
| Other essentials | $120/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $1,300/mo |
How Bali stacks up
- Rent eats about 54% of a one-person monthly budget in Bali — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$1,300/mo all-in, Bali runs about 7% cheaper than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$450/mo) covers roughly 35% of one person's costs — most movers here rely on foreign or remote income.
- Its strongest catalog score is expat community (84/100); the weakest is internet (62/100).
Is Bali right for you?
Highlights
- Excellent year-round weather.
- Large expat community — quick to plug into.
Quality of life in Bali
- Safety: 72/100
- Internet speed: 62/100
- Climate: 82/100
- Healthcare: 65/100
- Expat community: 84/100
Taxes in Bali
0% on foreign income (non-resident)
Living in Indonesia
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago nation, spanning over 17,000 islands with extraordinary cultural diversity and natural beauty. Its affordability and tropical climate have made it a beloved destination for long-term travellers and remote workers.
Bali relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Bali?
A single person typically spends about $1,300/month in Bali, including rent (from $700/mo), food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and misc. Costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Bali?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Bali: rent from $700, food $260, transport $70, healthcare $90, utilities $60, and other essentials $120 — about $1,300/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Bali a good place to relocate?
On this page, Bali scores 62/100 for internet, 72/100 for safety, and 82/100 for climate — catalog averages, not personalised to you. In Jonzy, you can rank it against 355 other cities for your income, passport, and lifestyle priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Bali?
Long-stay relocation routes for Bali depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "E33G Remote Worker Visa / C7 Remote Worker Visa" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Indonesia against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Bali?
Core costs for one person run about $1,300/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $1,800/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $450/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Bali best for?
Bali tends to suit beach lifestyle, creatives and wellness — based on its cost profile (about $1,300/mo all-in), 62/100 internet, 72/100 safety, and a large, well-established expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Bali expensive to live in?
At about $1,300/mo all-in for one person, Bali sits around the middle of the catalog on cost — about 7% below the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Bali safe to live in?
Bali scores 72/100 on Jonzy's safety index, reasonably safe by catalog standards. For families specifically it rates 70/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Bali good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 62/100 — workable but worth verifying per building before signing a lease. The expat and nomad scene rates 84/100, and work-life balance 90/100. Combined with ~$1,300/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Bali; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Bali?
Bali scores 82/100 for climate — one of the better climates in the catalog. It logs roughly 240 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Bali?
Typical tax snapshot for Bali, Indonesia: 0% on foreign income (non-resident). Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.
What is the best neighbourhood in Bali to live in?
Neighbourhood choice depends on budget and commute style. Start with the rent figure on this page as a baseline, then use Jonzy's rent & neighbourhoods tool after sign-in for area-level notes and community tips in Threads.
How does Bali compare to other cities for my salary?
Use Jonzy's head-to-head comparisons and income-tier pages (e.g. living in Bali on $5,000/mo) to see surplus after tax and living costs. Your passport and employer change the answer, generic listicles won't.