Makild nomad city guide

Bali (Canggu), Indonesia

Compare Bali (Canggu), Indonesia for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Canggu beach club
Monthly estimateINR 1,46,500
Studio rentINR 50,000-INR 1,00,000
Internet25 Mbps
Safety55/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (41)
PowerOutage risk (42)
CoworkingLimited work spots (53)
Best seasonMay-Sep
Minimum stay1-3 months

Nomad fit in Bali (Canggu)

Bali (Canggu) is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Canggu, Berawa, Pererenan. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 30-60 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-3 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Rice terraces, surf beaches, volcano views

Mountain and nature access for hikes, viewpoints, and weekend escapes.

The best timing is usually May-Sep. Watch out for jan-feb heavy rain when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Bali (Canggu). They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (32)
Crime rate
Elevated (47)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (41)
Power reliability
Outage risk (42)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (47)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (53)
Healthcare access
Limited access (32)
English usability
Manageable (60)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (61)
Airport access
Good airport access (79)
Accommodation availability
Good stay supply (70)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (45)
Food delivery / convenience
Some delivery options (56)
Social / nomad community
Some nomad scene (68)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (78)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (29)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (45)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 50,000-INR 1,00,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 30,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 7,500 / month
Cab estimate
INR 200 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 30,000 roundtrip estimate, 8-14h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Bali (Canggu), derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 220 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 560 / kg
Rice
INR 120 / kg
Milk
INR 140 / litre
Local lunch
INR 320 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 160 / cup

Country context

Country
Indonesia
Airport code
DPS
GDP per person estimate
$4,925
City conservatism estimate
58/100

All table data for Bali (Canggu)

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 1,46,500
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 50,000-INR 1,00,000 / month
Average rent
INR 75,000
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 155 / sq ft
Apartment size
30-60 sqm
Average apartment size
45 sqm / 484 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-3 months
Areas to start with
Canggu, Berawa, Pererenan

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 30,000
Common food basket
Eggs INR 220, chicken INR 560/kg, rice INR 120/kg, milk INR 140/L
Eggs
INR 220 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 560 / kg
Rice
INR 120 / kg
Milk
INR 140 / litre
Local lunch
INR 320 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 160 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 200 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 6,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,500 / month
Internet speed
25 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
DPS
Flight from Mumbai
INR 30,000 roundtrip estimate, 8-14h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~11h one-way
Airport distance
12.4 km from city coordinate
Best season
May-Sep
Avoid / bad season
Jan-Feb heavy rain
Scenic places
Rice terraces, surf beaches, volcano views
Scenic description
Mountain and nature access for hikes, viewpoints, and weekend escapes.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 1,46,500/month, 25 Mbps, 55/100 safety
General safety estimate
55/100
Women safety estimate
60/100
City conservatism estimate
58/100
Beach access
Yes
Development estimate
Basic infrastructure (38)
Cleanliness
Challenging (32)
Crime rate
Elevated (47)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (41)
Power reliability
Outage risk (42)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (47)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (53)
Healthcare access
Limited access (32)
English usability
Manageable (60)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (61)
Airport access
Good airport access (79)
Accommodation availability
Good stay supply (70)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (45)
Food delivery / convenience
Some delivery options (56)
Social / nomad community
Some nomad scene (68)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (78)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (29)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (45)
City population
4,225,384

Country and source context

Country
Indonesia
Country code
ID
Country cities tracked
230
Country GDP
$1,396B
GDP per person estimate
$4,925
Country conservatism estimate
58/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
Data quality
curated
Source basis
Makild curated baseline, GeoNames city coordinates, OurAirports airport lookup and World Bank country context where available.

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