Bali
Thailand
Updated on August 28, 2025
Overview
Bali offers affordable living with a tropical climate and vibrant local culture. Housing ranges from budget to luxury villas, often with lower rent than Western cities. The job market is limited mainly to tourism, hospitality, and digital nomads. Healthcare access is improving but may require travel to larger cities for serious care. Public transport is minimal; scooters are the main mode of transport. Safety is generally good but traffic and road conditions can be challenging. The community is diverse, with many expats and locals coexisting.
Average cost of living€778.45
Quality of Life76/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€250.00
1-bed flat (center)€731.46
1-bed flat (outside)€498.92
3-bed flat (center)€2,530.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,539.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€68.24
Internet€20.50
Mobile plan€3.66
Transportation
One-way ticket€0.23
Monthly pass€7.10
Taxi start€0.40
Gasoline (1 l)€0.71
Leisure
Cinema ticket€2.89
Fitness club€70.30
Education
Preschool (month)€231.83
Intl. primary (year)€5,125.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,082.00
sqm outside center€1,533.00
Advantages
- ✓ Affordable housing and cost of living
- ✓ Warm tropical climate year-round
- ✓ Vibrant local culture and expat community
- ✓ Growing digital nomad scene
- ✓ Generally safe environment
Disadvantages
- × Limited job market outside tourism
- × Minimal public transport, reliance on scooters
- × Healthcare facilities vary in quality
- × Traffic congestion and road safety issues
- × Humidity and rainy season challenges