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Live in Bali
Cost of living, areas, day-to-day, transport and community for living in Bali as a European. No postcards — real data.
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⚙ Placeholder content — Final version: interactive area map, video walks and comparison with Lisbon and Chiang Mai.
Areas that matter
- Ubud: Culture, jungle, quiet.
- Sanur: Families, retirees, residential.
- Canggu / Pererenan / Cemagi: Digital nomads, specialty cafés, surf.
- Bukit (Uluwatu, Bingin): Serious surf, nature.
- Seminyak / Legian: Nightlife, restaurants.
Extended cost of living
| Item | EUR / month |
|---|---|
| 1-bed villa with pool | 700 – 1,000 |
| Food | 250 – 450 |
| Motorbike + fuel | 80 – 130 |
| Internet + mobile | 30 – 50 |
| Coworking | 100 – 180 |
| Leisure | 100 – 250 |
| Medical insurance | 70 – 150 |
| Total | 1,330 – 2,210 |
Day-to-day
- Transport: Motorbike for most. Gojek/Grab for car rides.
- Shopping: Pepito, Bali Direct for imports. Pasar Sindhu or Pasar Badung for traditional market.
- Connectivity: Fibre internet increasingly available.
Community
One of the densest expat communities in Southeast Asia. Easy to integrate or stay anonymous.
Frequently asked questions
How much is renting a decent home in Bali? +
Between 600 and 1,500 EUR/month depending on area. Villas with pool in Pererenan or Sanur (1-2 beds) typically 800-1,200 EUR/month on annual contracts.
Best area to live year-round? +
Depends on profile. Ubud for quiet and culture, Sanur for families and retirees, Canggu/Pererenan for digital active life, Bukit for surf and disconnection.
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