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.

Rice terraces
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
$5,200
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
City coordinates
-8.64009, 115.14011

Country and source context

Country
Indonesia
Country code
ID
Country cities tracked
225
Country GDP
$1,500B
GDP per person estimate
$5,200
Country conservatism estimate
58/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
7302529
Search phrase
Bali (Canggu) Indonesia Rice terraces, surf beaches, volcano views
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Bali (Canggu)
Country Code
ID
Country
Indonesia
Iata
DPS
Rent Low
50000
Rent High
100000
Internet
25
Food Daily
2000
Cab5km
200
Utilities
6000
Wifi
1500
Flight Inr
30000
Flight Time
8-14h one stop
Area
Canggu, Berawa, Pererenan
Size
30-60 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-3 months
Best Season
May-Sep
Avoid Season
Jan-Feb heavy rain
Safety
55
City Conservative
58
Country Gdp Pc
5200
Country Gdp B
1500
Title Name
Bali (Canggu), Indonesia
Scenic
Rice terraces, surf beaches, volcano views
Scenic Description
Mountain and nature access for hikes, viewpoints, and weekend escapes.
Average Rent
75000
Average Sqm
45
Monthly Estimate
146500
Search Phrase
Bali (Canggu) Indonesia Rice terraces, surf beaches, volcano views
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
Latitude
-8.64009
Longitude
115.14011
Population
4225384
Geo Name Id
7302529
Airport Distance Km
12.405105624706797

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