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RUMonthly Cost of Living in Bali: Housing, Food, Transport, Connectivity
How much it costs to live in Bali per month depends on the area, housing format and personal habits. A baseline for comfortable single living is 1,200-2,000 USD per month, for a couple 1,800-3,000, for a family with a child from 2,500. Figures below are current season market ranges - exact rates change, use them as benchmarks.
Housing: the largest expense
Villa rent with a private pool is the biggest budget item. Prices vary by area, season and lease term.
- Canggu, Berawa, Kedungu: 1-bedroom villa - 800-1,500 USD/month on a 3+ month lease, daily rate in high season - 100-250 USD/night.
- Ubud: 1-bedroom villa - 600-1,200 USD/month, daily 80-180 USD.
- Uluwatu, Sanur: 1-bedroom villa - 700-1,400 USD/month, daily 90-200 USD.
- Seminyak: 1-bedroom villa - 1,000-1,800 USD/month, daily 120-300 USD.
Long-term leases (6+ months) often come with a 10-20 percent discount. Deposit is typically one month's rent, refunded on move-out after inspection. Utilities (electricity, water, internet) may be included or billed separately - clarify in the contract.
| Area | Listings | Price per month |
|---|---|---|
| Ubud | 3 | $ 2 380 - $ 10 938 |
| Canggu | 4 | $ 3 000 - $ 6 600 |
| Seminyak | 1 | $ 3 300 |
Food: warungs, cafes, delivery, groceries
- Warungs and local eateries: nasi goreng or mie goreng portion - 25,000-50,000 IDR (1.5-3 USD), steak or fish - 80,000-150,000 IDR (5-9 USD).
- Mid-range cafes (brunch, salads, smoothies): 100,000-250,000 IDR (6-15 USD) per meal.
- Restaurants and beach clubs: dinner for two with alcohol - 500,000-1,500,000 IDR (30-90 USD).
- Supermarket groceries (Bintang, Pepito, Carrefour, local markets): one person per week - 300,000-600,000 IDR (18-36 USD), family - 800,000-1,500,000 IDR (50-90 USD).
- Food delivery (Gojek, Grab, GoFood): service fee 5,000-15,000 IDR, courier tip 10,000-20,000 IDR.
Monthly food benchmark: single, cooking at home plus occasional cafes - 250-400 USD; eating out mostly - 500-800 USD. Couple with a child - 500-900 USD.
Transport: scooter, taxi, car rental
- Scooter rental (110-125cc): 50,000-80,000 IDR/day, 1.2-1.8M IDR/month (70-110 USD). Scooter insurance usually covered by the owner - confirm the excess.
- Motorbike licence: international Category A or local SIM C required, fine for riding without - 250,000-500,000 IDR.
- Fuel: 10,000-12,000 IDR/litre, tank (3.5-4L) lasts 2-3 days in town - 500,000-800,000 IDR/month (30-50 USD).
- Ride-hailing (Gojek, Grab, Blue Bird): 5-15 km ride - 40,000-120,000 IDR (2.5-7 USD). Daily commute - 1-2M IDR/month (60-120 USD).
- Car with driver: 600,000-900,000 IDR/day (35-55 USD), monthly - 12-18M IDR (700-1,100 USD).
Monthly transport benchmark: scooter + fuel - 100-160 USD; daily taxi - 200-400 USD.
Internet and connectivity
- Mobile data (Telkomsel, XL, Indosat): 30-50 GB pack - 100,000-200,000 IDR/month (6-12 USD). Tourist eSIM - 150,000-300,000 IDR for 7-30 days.
- Home fibre (IndiHome, Biznet, MyRepublic): 30-100 Mbps - 300,000-600,000 IDR/month (18-36 USD). Often included in villa rent - confirm.
- Coworking spaces (Outpost, BWork, Tropical Nomad, local spots in Ubud): day pass - 150,000-300,000 IDR (9-18 USD), monthly - 2-4M IDR (120-240 USD).
Healthcare and insurance
- Travel/nomad insurance (SafetyWing, World Nomads, local): 40-100 USD/month per person, covers emergencies, hospitalisation, evacuation.
- Polyclinics (BIMC, Siloam, Kasih Ibu): doctor consultation - 300,000-700,000 IDR (18-42 USD), lab tests - 200,000-800,000 IDR (12-48 USD).
- Dental: cleaning - 300,000-500,000 IDR (18-30 USD), treatment - 500,000-2,000,000 IDR (30-120 USD).
- Pharmacies (Guardian, Century, local): basics OTC, antibiotics prescription-only.
Monthly healthcare benchmark: insurance 40-100 USD + minor out-of-pocket 20-50 USD.
Education and kids (if applicable)
- International schools (Canggu Community School, Green School, Bali Island School, Australian Independent School): 15,000-35,000 USD/year (1,250-3,000 USD/month).
- Preschools and early learning: 300-800 USD/month.
- Nannies and house help: 3-5M IDR/month (180-300 USD) full-time, 1.5-2.5M IDR (90-150 USD) part-time.
Miscellaneous: fitness, leisure, contingencies
- Gym, yoga, hotel pool access: 150,000-400,000 IDR/visit, 1.5-3M IDR/month (90-180 USD).
- Massage and spa: 150,000-400,000 IDR/session (9-24 USD).
- Visa: e-VOA 30-day extension - 500,000 IDR (30 USD), second extension - 500,000 IDR, agency fee - 300,000-600,000 IDR (18-36 USD). KITAS - 3-5M IDR/year (180-300 USD) via agency.
- Contingencies (scooter repair, phone replacement, gifts, trips): budget 10-15 percent on top of core expenses.
Budget planning checklist
- Pick area and housing format - this is 50-60 percent of the budget.
- Add food to match your routine (cook / order / dine out).
- Transport: scooter is cheaper, taxi more comfortable, car with driver for families.
- Must-haves: insurance, mobile data, visa.
- Add 10-15 percent buffer for the unexpected.
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