Cost of living in Bali 2026: a real monthly budget for Canggu and Umalas
How much does it cost to live in Bali? Real 2026 monthly figures for rent, bills, food, transport, gym and co-working, and what changes when your apartment already includes most of them.
Cost of living in Bali: the short answer
In 2026 a solo budget in Bali typically runs USD 900 to 1,800 a month, a comfortable solo life USD 1,450 to 2,500, a couple USD 1,600 to 2,500, and a family of four USD 4,000 or more once international school fees are added, according to iNi ViE’s October 2026 figures. Bali.com puts a monthly budget from about USD 1,200.
Housing is the biggest line. Food, transport and daily life are affordable by Western standards, while imported goods, international schools and premium gyms cost more.
Housing: the biggest cost
In Umalas and Kerobokan, a one-bedroom villa typically rents for Rp 20-40 million a month and a two-bedroom for Rp 25-55 million, according to the rental agency Wonderful Bali Villas, with Canggu a little higher. Electricity usually comes on top, and the deposit is half a month to a full month.
A serviced apartment bundles most of the bills. At The Umalas Signature a furnished 1BR Suite (48 m², for two) is Rp 22 million a month. A 2BR Residence (96 m², up to four guests) is Rp 40 million a month. Water, 300 Mbps fibre, weekly housekeeping and the clubhouse are included, and only electricity is metered.
Electricity, water and internet
Electricity is the bill that surprises people. Households on larger PLN connections pay about Rp 1,700 per kWh, according to Livuma’s Q3 2026 figures, and a villa with two air-conditioners and a pool typically uses Rp 1-3 million a month.
Internet is usually included on monthly rentals. If you work online, ask for the speed in writing and keep mobile data as a backup.
Food and eating out
Food is where Bali is kind to your budget. A meal at a local warung costs about Rp 15,000-50,000, a café meal Rp 60,000-150,000 and a mid-range restaurant Rp 150,000-350,000 per person, according to iNi ViE. Cooking mostly with local ingredients costs a solo resident around Rp 2-3.5 million a month.
Imported products such as cheese, wine and some breakfast cereals cost noticeably more than local ones, so a mixed diet keeps the bill down.
Getting around
Many long-stay residents rent a scooter. A standard 110-125cc scooter costs about Rp 1.2-1.8 million a month in Canggu, according to Ohana Agency, much less per day than a daily rental. Make sure your licence covers motorcycles, and always wear a helmet.
Ride-hailing apps cover the south of the island for both scooter and car rides, which is handy for evenings out or rainy days.
Gym, co-working and wellness
Gym day passes in Canggu range from about Rp 100,000 at basic gyms to around Rp 550,000 at premium recovery clubs, and monthly memberships cost much less per visit. Co-working costs about Rp 2-3.2 million a month for unlimited access, or Rp 200,000-300,000 for a day pass, according to iNi ViE.
At The Umalas Signature both are part of the stay: the Infinitus rooftop gym with a sauna, ice baths and a magnesium pool, and co-working and meeting rooms in the clubhouse.
A month in Umalas: what is already covered
Take a couple spending a month in Umalas. In a villa they would pay rent, then electricity, sometimes internet, a gym membership for two and a co-working desk on top. In a 1BR Suite at The Umalas Signature the rent is Rp 22 million, with internet, water, weekly cleaning, the gym, the rooftop pool and co-working already included.
What remains is electricity by the meter, food, a scooter or ride-hailing, and your own plans. That makes the monthly budget easier to predict from day one.
Before you move
Check which visa fits a stay of one to six months on the official Indonesian immigration website or with a licensed agent, and arrange health insurance that covers you in Indonesia. Keep a budget buffer for the deposit and the first month, and ask every landlord for the full price and what it includes in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Bali per month?
In 2026 a solo budget typically runs USD 900 to 1,800 a month, a couple USD 1,600 to 2,500, and a family of four USD 4,000 or more with international school fees, according to iNi ViE. Housing is the biggest part of the budget.
How much is rent in Bali per month?
A one-bedroom villa in Umalas or Kerobokan typically rents for Rp 20-40 million a month, plus electricity. A furnished 1BR Suite at The Umalas Signature is Rp 22 million a month and a 2BR Residence is Rp 40 million, with internet, water, weekly cleaning, the gym and co-working included.
How much does food cost in Bali?
A warung meal costs about Rp 15,000-50,000, a café meal Rp 60,000-150,000 and a mid-range restaurant Rp 150,000-350,000 per person. Cooking with local ingredients costs a solo resident around Rp 2-3.5 million a month.
How much is a scooter rental in Bali per month?
A standard 110-125cc scooter costs about Rp 1.2-1.8 million a month in Canggu, which works out much cheaper per day than renting daily.
Is Bali cheap to live in?
Daily life, local food and transport are affordable by Western standards. Housing in popular areas, imported goods, international schools and premium gyms cost more, so your budget depends mostly on where and how you live.
