Wondering how far your salary goes in Bali? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.
What things cost
1-bed villa (Canggu)IDR 8-18M / mo
Meal, mid-range restaurantIDR 80,000-200,000
Warung (local) mealIDR 25,000-50,000
Specialty coffeeIDR 35,000
Scooter rental (monthly)IDR 800,000-1,500,000
Est. single-person monthlyIDR 7M (excl. rent)
Good to know
Population
~4.4 million (island of Bali)
Official language
Indonesian (Balinese spoken locally; English in tourist areas)
Currency
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Time zone
WITA (GMT+8)
Power plug
Types C/F, 230V
Religion
Balinese Hindu (unique in Muslim-majority Indonesia)
A note on budgeting
Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Bali checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.
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Setting up in Bali
Legal & ID
Visas & stay permits: the E33G Remote Worker KITAS
Driving
Driving & riding: IDP, the Indonesian SIM licence & checkpoints
Banking
Banking: local account vs the Wise/ATM reality
Health
Healthcare: private clinics, evacuation insurance & the real risks
Telecom
Getting a SIM / mobile data
Tax
Income tax, residency & the NPWP