City comparison
Bali (Canggu)vsUbud
For digital nomads · Updated May 2026
Bali (Canggu) runs ~$1460/mo and Ubud ~$1590/mo — costs are roughly comparable. Both are in Indonesia, so the visa story is identical — see the country guide.
Bali (Canggu)
Indonesia
- Monthly total
- $1,460
- Climate
- —
- Internet
- 50–200 Mbps
- Tap water
- Not drinkable
Ubud
Indonesia
- Monthly total
- $1,590
- Climate
- Tropical (highland)
- Internet
- 50–200 Mbps
- Tap water
- Not drinkable
Cost of living
Roughly comparable — Bali (Canggu) $1,460/mo, Ubud $1,590/mo for a mid-tier nomad budget.
| Category | Bali (Canggu) | Ubud |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $750 | $700 |
| Groceries | $200 | $250 |
| Dining out | $220 | $280 |
| Transport | $80 | $70 |
| Utilities | $60 | $120 |
| Coworking | $150 | $170 |
| Monthly total | $1,460 | $1,590 |
Mid-tier 1BR rent + groceries + dining + transport + utilities + coworking. Editorial estimates from in-city sources, refreshed quarterly. See the per-city pages for the full breakdown.
Visa & residency
Visas are set at the country level — these notes drill back into each city’s country guide for the full pathway.
Indonesia E33G
E33G remote-worker visa ($60K/year income, 1-year + 1-year extension).
Indonesia guideIndonesia E33G
E33G remote-worker visa ($60K/year income, 1-year + 1-year extension).
Indonesia guideBest months
Months when each city sits in nomad-comfortable temp / humidity / rainfall ranges.
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Logistics
Internet, water, plugs, payment culture — the on-the-ground stuff that determines whether your week-1 logistics are smooth or a project.
- Internet typical
- 50–200 Mbps
- Tap water
- Not drinkable
- Plugs
- Type C/F · 230V
- Cards
- Hybrid
- AQI typical
- 55
- Pick a base in
- Berawa / Pererenan
- Internet typical
- 50–200 Mbps
- Tap water
- Not drinkable
- Plugs
- Type C/F · 230V
- Cards
- Hybrid
- AQI typical
- 50
- Pick a base in
- Penestanan / Sayan
On the ground
Canggu and Berawa are the two nomad anchors; Ubud is for a quieter pace inland. The Indonesian E33G remote-worker visa makes longer stays cleaner than it used to be. Wet season (Dec–Feb) is real — bring rain gear and budget for more indoor coworking days.
600m elevation makes Ubud meaningfully cooler and less humid than Canggu or Uluwatu — the structural difference. Penestanan and Nyuh Kuning are the long-stay nomad pockets; central Ubud is increasingly tourist-saturated. Same E33G visa as the rest of Bali. The yoga-and-healing-center industry is the cultural baseline, for better or worse.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bali (Canggu) cheaper than Ubud for digital nomads?
Bali (Canggu) runs $1460/mo for a mid-tier nomad budget vs $1590/mo in Ubud — roughly 8% cheaper. The biggest single line is rent: $750 in Bali (Canggu) vs $700 in Ubud.
What's the visa situation for Bali (Canggu) vs Ubud?
Both cities are in Indonesia, so the visa pathway is identical: B211a Visit Visa (60 days, extendable to 180); Second Home / KITAS for longer.
Which has better internet — Bali (Canggu) or Ubud?
Bali (Canggu) typical speeds: 50-200 Mbps. Ubud: 50-200 Mbps. Speed bands are city averages — your specific accommodation may vary; verify before signing a long lease.
Should I pick Bali (Canggu) or Ubud as my next nomad base?
Bali (Canggu) runs ~$1460/mo and Ubud ~$1590/mo — costs are roughly comparable. Both are in Indonesia, so the visa story is identical — see the country guide. Both pages link out to the underlying tools — cost-of-living comparator, climate finder, FIRE calculator — so you can run the numbers against your specific situation.
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