title: "Cost of Living in Bali in 2026: Real Prices, Updated" slug: /cost-of-living-in-bali-2026/ meta_description: "Cost of living in Bali in 2026, with real prices for rent, food, transport, internet & more — verified August 2026. Plus sample monthly budgets from $900 to $3,500." keyword: cost of living bali last_updated: August 18, 2026
Cost of Living in Bali in 2026: Real Prices, Updated
Most Bali price content online is recycled from 2019. So we went direct to August 2026 sources — rental portals (Mamikos, Travelio, Livuma), ISP price pages, official fee lists — verified August 18, 2026, converted at IDR 17,900 ≈ USD 1; unverified numbers are flagged [VERIFY].
How Much Does It Cost to Live in Bali in 2026?
A single person on a local-style budget can live in Denpasar or Gianyar on roughly IDR 4.7 million (~USD 263) per month (Pojokbali's June 2026 breakdown + current Mamikos listings). A comfortable single lifestyle in Canggu, Ubud, or Seminyak — decent studio, café coffee, gym — runs closer to IDR 11.1 million (~USD 620). Premium villa living with a car: around IDR 37 million (~USD 2,065).
| Lifestyle | Monthly (IDR) | Monthly (USD) | Typical area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacker / budget | ≈ 4,700,000 | ≈ $263 | Denpasar, Gianyar, Sanur |
| Comfortable single | ≈ 11,100,000 | ≈ $620 | Canggu, Ubud, Seminyak |
| Premium (villa + car) | ≈ 36,950,000 | ≈ $2,065 | Sanur, Ubud, Canggu |
For context, Numbeo (18 Aug 2026) puts single-person costs excluding rent at USD 591/month, a family of four at USD 2,148/month. The "$900–2,000" figure elsewhere usually describes a solo nomad in tourist areas.
Rent Prices in Bali by Area
Rent is typically 40–50% of the budget. Verified August 2026 listings:
| Area | Room / kost (per month) | Villa / apartment (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Canggu | IDR 1,045,000–5,000,000 ($58.4-279) (Mamikos) | 2-storey semi-furnished villa IDR 15,000,000 ($838) (Realoka) |
| Ubud | IDR 900,000–8,000,000 ($50.3-447) (Mamikos) | villas from ~IDR 10,000,000 ($559) (99.co); homestay from IDR 2,000,000 ($112) |
| Seminyak / Legian | — | studio/1BR apartments IDR 7,900,000–8,450,000 ($441-472) (Travelio); villas IDR 26,700,000–60,000,000 ($1,492-3,352) (Pinhome, Lamudi) |
| Sanur | — | 2BR villa with home office IDR 21,600,000 ($1,207); median of 45–51 listings IDR 29,000,000 ($1,620) (Livuma) |
| Denpasar | IDR 950,000–4,000,000 ($53.1-223) (Mamikos) | 1BR apartment IDR 7,500,000 ($419) (Travelio) |
Honest observation: Bali kosts now match or exceed mid-tier Jakarta — the "cheap Asia" bargain is gone.
Food Costs: Warung vs. Cafés vs. Western Restaurants
| Meal | Price (IDR) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nasi campur, warung (Denpasar) | 15,000–20,000 | Pojokbali, Jun 2026 |
| Warung meal (Canggu, e.g. Warung Bu Mi) | 30,000–40,000 | Pojokbali, Jun 2026 |
| Western brunch (Home Cafe, Canggu) | 35,000–169,000 | Get & Ride, 2025/26 |
| Mid-range dinner for two (3 courses) | 575,000 | Numbeo, Aug 2026 |
Groceries are cheap if you buy local: rice IDR 13,000 ($0.73)/kg, eggs IDR 25,000 ($1.40)/kg, market veg IDR 5,000–10,000 ($0.28-0.56) a bundle, Indomie ~IDR 3,500 ($0.20) (Pojokbali). Imported goods cost 2–3× home prices. Coffee: street kopi IDR 8,000–12,000 ($0.45-0.67) vs. a café oat-milk latte at IDR 55,000. ($3.07)
Transport: Scooter Rental, Gojek & Cars
- Scooter rental: from IDR 35,000–50,000 ($1.96-2.79)/day (VRM Trans, Dewa Motor); IDR 300,000–400,000 ($16.8-22.3)/month in Denpasar, IDR 500,000–700,000 ($27.9-39.1)/month in Canggu/Seminyak (Pojokbali, Jun 2026).
- Petrol: Pertalite IDR 10,000 ($0.56)/litre; Pertamax IDR 15,950 ($0.89)/litre (official, 14 Aug 2026).
- Gojek/Grab: short trips (3 km) IDR 25,000–35,000 ($1.40-1.96) (Pojokbali); per-km tariffs
[VERIFY: current GoRide/GoCar rates].
- Car: IDR 350,000–600,000 ($19.6-33.5)/day self-drive; monthly from ~IDR 3,000,000 ($168) (Nemobrent).
Internet, Coworking & Working Remotely
[VERIFY: current GoRide/GoCar rates].Fiber is fast and affordable: Biznet 50 Mbps IDR 250,000 ($14)/month (Biznet); IndiHome 100 Mbps from IDR 280,000 ($15.6), 300 Mbps IDR 500,000 ($27.9) (IndiHome); Starlink Lite IDR 510,000, ($28.5) Standard IDR 750,000 ($41.9) (Starlink). Mobile data: IDR 100,000–200,000 ($5.59-11.2) for 30–50 GB (Pojokbali).
Coworking: day passes IDR 100,000–300,000 ($5.59-16.8); monthly IDR 1,100,000–5,000,000 ($61.5-279) (Honeycombers' 2026 list); e.g. Dojo Bali (Canggu) IDR 1,500,000 ($83.8)/month.
Healthcare, Gym & Everyday Expenses
- Doctor visits: private GP clinics IDR 50,000–150,000 ($2.79-8.38) (Halodoc); 24-hour Bali clinics IDR 150,000–200,000 ($8.38-11.2); specialists IDR 200,000–700,000 ($11.2-39.1); international hospitals (BIMC level) IDR 700,000–2,000,000 ($39.1-112)+ (BiayaBerobatBali). Hospital nights: IDR 5–10 million ($279-559). BPJS IDR 42,000–150,000 ($2.35-8.38)/month; expat policies vary
[VERIFY].
- Gym: local Denpasar gyms IDR 200,000–300,000 ($11.2-16.8)/month; mid-range Canggu IDR 500,000–700,000 ($27.9-39.1); premium Avenue Fitness IDR 1,800,000 ($101)/month (Avenue).
- Yoga: IDR 150,000 ($8.38)/session in Ubud (Pojokbali).
- Laundry: IDR 7,000–10,000 ($0.39-0.56)/kg in Denpasar, IDR 12,000–15,000 ($0.67-0.84)/kg in Canggu; express from IDR 35,000 ($1.96)/kg (Bali Laundry).
Hidden Costs You Must Budget For
[VERIFY].Three catch people out: the Love Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000 ($8.38) per entry [VERIFY: current rate]); rent deposits of 3–6 months upfront; and electricity with AC, pushing a token bill from IDR 200,000–400,000 ($11.2-22.3) to IDR 400,000–600,000 ($22.3-33.5)+ with 8 hours of AC daily (Pojokbali). PLN tariff: IDR 1,444.70 ($8.07)/kWh (1,300 VA), unchanged for Q3 2026 (CNBC Indonesia). Add "Bali tax" foreigner pricing and you can easily overshoot your plan by 15–20%.
Sample Monthly Budgets: $900 / $1,800 / $3,500
August 2026 data, rounded estimates:
| Line item | Budget (~$263 / IDR 4.7M ($263)) | Comfortable (~$620 / IDR 11.1M ($620)) | Premium (~$2,065 / IDR 37M ($2,067)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | Kost IDR 1,500,000 ($83.8) (Denpasar) | Studio/small villa IDR 5,000,000 ($279) | Villa IDR 21,600,000 ($1,207) |
| Food | Warung ×3 daily IDR 1,800,000 ($101) | Mixed warung + café IDR 3,000,000 ($168) | Cafés/restaurants IDR 5,000,000 ($279) |
| Transport | Scooter + petrol IDR 600,000 ($33.5) | Scooter + Gojek IDR 900,000 ($50.3) | Car lease IDR 4,000,000 ($223) |
| Utilities + internet | IDR 500,000 ($27.9) | IDR 1,000,000 ($55.9) | IDR 1,950,000 ($109) (incl. Starlink) |
| Health | BPJS IDR 42,000 ($2.35) | Gym + clinic reserve IDR 800,000 ($44.7) | Premium gym + coworking + health IDR 3,800,000 ($212) |
How Costs Have Changed Since 2022
The tourist visa fee is now IDR 500,000 ($27.9) — down from the 650,000 older blogs still quote (official e-VOA rate, 2026). Electricity tariffs were held flat from 2025 into Q3 2026. Rents have climbed with nomad demand — Bali kosts now sit level with mid-tier Jakarta (Mamikos, Aug 2026). Local writers estimate tourist-area prices roughly 15–25% above 2022 [VERIFY: inflation estimate]. Even so, Numbeo still finds Bali 59.7% cheaper than Los Angeles — the value case is intact.
FAQ — Is Bali cheap? Can I live in Bali on $1,000 a month?
Is Bali actually cheap? It depends how you live. Local-style in Denpasar: yes — ~USD 263/month is realistic. Western lifestyle in Canggu: roughly comparable to home once you add rent and café meals.
Can I live in Bali on $1,000 a month? In Denpasar or Gianyar, comfortably — it's roughly triple the local-style minimum. In Canggu, tight but possible with a kost and warung meals; the comfortable baseline there is $620–900.
Do I need a lot of savings? Beyond the first month (visa, deposit, setup), keep a buffer — most long-stayers recommend 3–6 months of expenses.
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