🇮🇩 Southeast Asia
Denpasar, Indonesia
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Bali's capital and city proper; markedly cheaper than the Canggu/Seminyak/Ubud nomad zones (see the Bali aggregate entry). Thin sample (16 contributors)
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Denpasar climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 141,020 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 103 Mbps | 94.7 Mbps | 10 ms | 111,515 |
| Mobile | 87.5 Mbps | 30.5 Mbps | 22 ms | 29,505 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 17,721 IDR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $410 | IDR 7,273K |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $793 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,506 | IDR 26,692K |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $339 | IDR 6,000K |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $383 | IDR 6,783K |
| 1BR outside center | $161 | IDR 2,848K |
| 3BR city center | $561 | IDR 9,950K |
| 3BR outside center | $418 | IDR 7,416K |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $220 | IDR 3,907K |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $72 | IDR 1,267K |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $1.83 | IDR 32,500 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $28.22 | IDR 500,000 |
| Fast food combo | $3.24 | IDR 57,500 |
| Beef (per lb) | $3.84 | IDR 68,039 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $0.45 | IDR 8,047 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $38 | IDR 670,000 |
| Phone plan / mo | $4 | IDR 74,000 |
| Internet / mo | $16 | IDR 286,000 |
| Gym membership / mo | $22 | IDR 387,500 |
| Cinema ticket | $3.39 | IDR 60,000 |
| Preschool / mo | $148 | IDR 2,625K |
| International school / yr | $4,726 | IDR 83,750K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $22,572 | IDR 400,000K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Indonesia
Country-level research that applies to living in Denpasar — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 30 days visa-on-arrival + 30 extension |
| Digital nomad visa | E33G Remote Worker KITAS — income requirement $60,000/yr (official) → sources conflict, some cite lower; verify at application — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | KITAS years can build toward KITAP (PR) on some routes |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide (territorial relief for new residents) system · top rate 35% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Indonesia profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo