Indonesia · Asia
Bali (Canggu)
Best for: Tropical-weather nomads who want surf, scooter culture, and dense coworking in one neighborhood.
Mid-tier monthly cost
Full breakdown$1,460/mo
- Rent$750
- Groceries$200
- Dining out$220
- Transport$80
- Utilities$60
- Coworking$150
Climate at a glance
Year heatmapFIRE math at this cost
Run scenariosAnnual spend
$17,520
FIRE target (4% SWR)
$438,000
Coast-FIRE @ 7%/30yr
$57,539
Editorial estimates using the standard 4% Trinity-study rule. Run the FIRE calculator for sequence-of-returns risk, custom withdrawal rates, and country-specific tax assumptions.
Visa for nomads
High nomad-friendlyPathway
Digital nomad visa
Program
Indonesia E33G
Typical max stay
24 months
E33G remote-worker visa ($60K/year income, 1-year + 1-year extension).
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Field notes
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.
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Build your stack for Bali (Canggu)
- Travel insuranceLong-term, nomad-friendly cover for your stay in Bali (Canggu)
- Multi-currency bankingAvoid 4% conversion fees on foreign cards
- eSIM data planDay-one connectivity in Bali (Canggu)
- Coworking & colivingDay passes, monthly memberships, verified workspaces in Bali (Canggu)
- Flight dealsCheapest routes in and out of Bali (Canggu)