Makild nomad city guide

Denpasar, Indonesia

Compare Denpasar, Indonesia for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Central squares
Monthly estimateINR 99,850
Studio rentINR 24,700-INR 58,400
Internet54 Mbps
Safety54/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (36)
PowerBackup advised (45)
CoworkingSparse work scene (38)
Best seasonNov-Feb
Minimum stay1-3 months

Nomad fit in Denpasar

Denpasar 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 Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-3 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips

A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

The best timing is usually Nov-Feb. Watch out for apr-may heat; rainy season varies when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

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

Cleanliness
Challenging (36)
Crime rate
Elevated (48)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (36)
Power reliability
Backup advised (45)
Mobile data / eSIM
Workable mobile data (61)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (38)
Healthcare access
Limited access (30)
English usability
Translation helpful (48)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (57)
Airport access
Good airport access (78)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (56)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (33)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (46)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (30)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (77)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (30)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (46)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 24,700-INR 58,400 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 24,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 6,300 / month
Cab estimate
INR 200 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 49,500 roundtrip estimate, 7-11h one stop

Common food prices

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

Eggs
INR 180 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 450 / kg
Rice
INR 95 / kg
Milk
INR 110 / litre
Local lunch
INR 260 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 130 / cup

Country context

Country
Indonesia
Airport code
DPS
GDP per person estimate
$4,925
City conservatism estimate
67/100

All table data for Denpasar

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 99,850
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 24,700-INR 58,400 / month
Average rent
INR 41,550
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 86 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-55 sqm
Average apartment size
45 sqm / 484 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-3 months
Areas to start with
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 24,000
Common food basket
Eggs INR 180, chicken INR 450/kg, rice INR 95/kg, milk INR 110/L
Eggs
INR 180 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 450 / kg
Rice
INR 95 / kg
Milk
INR 110 / litre
Local lunch
INR 260 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 130 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 200 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 5,100 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,200 / month
Internet speed
54 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
DPS
Flight from Mumbai
INR 49,500 roundtrip estimate, 7-11h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~9h one-way
Airport distance
12.2 km from city coordinate
Best season
Nov-Feb
Avoid / bad season
Apr-May heat; rainy season varies
Scenic places
Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Scenic description
A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 99,850/month, 54 Mbps, 54/100 safety
General safety estimate
54/100
Women safety estimate
58/100
City conservatism estimate
67/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Emerging (44)
Cleanliness
Challenging (36)
Crime rate
Elevated (48)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (36)
Power reliability
Backup advised (45)
Mobile data / eSIM
Workable mobile data (61)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (38)
Healthcare access
Limited access (30)
English usability
Translation helpful (48)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (57)
Airport access
Good airport access (78)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (56)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (33)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (46)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (30)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (77)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (30)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (46)
City population
670,210

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
67/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
Data quality
generated-population-airport
Source basis
Makild curated baseline, GeoNames city coordinates, OurAirports airport lookup and World Bank country context where available.

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