Canggu

Canggu is the epicenter of Bali's digital nomad scene, offering the perfect mix of tropical paradise, surf culture, and modern coworking. It's where work meets island lifestyle.

80Excellent

Internet

50 Mbps

Monthly Cost

$900-$1,800

Safety Score

75/100

Coworking

40 spaces

Bali's digital nomad heart

Quality Scores

Overall80

Cost of Living85

Internet75

Safety75

Lifestyle88

Highlights

World-class surf breaks
Vibrant nomad community
Tropical island lifestyle
Excellent wellness scene
Affordable luxury villas

Living in Canggu — Your Questions Answered

Budget

14,000,000-18,000,000 IDR$900-$1,200

Comfortable

22,000,000-28,000,000 IDR$1,400-$1,800

Luxury

35,000,000+ IDR$2,200+

Budget covers local living, comfortable includes western amenities and frequent dining out, luxury adds villa living and premium experiences.

Studio long-term

4,500,000-8,000,000 IDR/mo$290-$510/mo

1-bed long-term

6,500,000-12,000,000 IDR/mo$415-$770/mo

Short-term furnished

9,000,000-18,000,000 IDR/mo$575-$1,150/mo

Nomad hub area

Batu Bolong & Berawa

Long-term contracts (6+ months) get 20-40% discounts, but availability is tight during high season May-September.

BESTScooter rental

800,000-1,200,000 IDR/mo$50-$75/mo

Gojek/Grab ride

15,000-35,000 IDR/trip$1-$2.25/trip

Bicycle rental

300,000-500,000 IDR/mo$19-$32/mo

Walking within area

Free but limited$0

Scooter is essential as Canggu is spread out with poor pedestrian infrastructure and heavy traffic.

Average speed

50 Mbps

SIM card (monthly data)

150,000-300,000 IDR$10-$19

Cafe WiFi quality

variable

Coworking WiFi

100-300 Mbps

Power outages are common during rainy season, so backup mobile data and power banks are essential.

Street food meal

20,000-35,000 IDR$1.30-$2.25

Local restaurant

40,000-75,000 IDR$2.50-$4.80

Western restaurant

120,000-250,000 IDR$7.70-$16

Coffee

35,000-60,000 IDR$2.25-$3.85

Beer

50,000-100,000 IDR$3.20-$6.40

Weekly groceries

300,000-600,000 IDR$19-$38

Canggu has inflated prices compared to rest of Bali, with heavy focus on Western health food and brunch culture.

Day pass

100,000-200,000 IDR$6.50-$13

Monthly membership

1,500,000-2,800,000 IDR$96-$180

Best known space

Dojo Bali

Second space

Tropical Nomad

Canggu has excellent coworking scene with numerous options, regular networking events, and strong nomad infrastructure.

Tourist visa

60 days extendable once

Digital nomad visa

available (B211A)

Min. income required

312,000,000 IDR/year$2,000/month

Application cost

16,000,000 IDR$1,020

Most nomads use social/visa on arrival or B211A visa; new digital nomad visa allows 5 years but expensive with income proof required.

Safety score

75/100

Solo female travel

comfortable

Main risk

Scooter accidents and theft

Areas to avoid

none specific

Generally safe but scooter accidents are extremely common due to heavy traffic, poor roads, and inexperienced riders.

Climate type

Tropical monsoon

Best months

May-September

Avoid

December-February (heavy rain)

Temperature range

24-31°C / 75-88°F

High humidity year-round with afternoon rains even in dry season, but weather rarely disrupts digital work routine.

Scene maturity

very established

Main nomad area

Batu Bolong beach area

Facebook/Slack group

Digital Nomads Canggu

Typical demographic

25-40 year old entrepreneurs, content creators, surfers

Meeting people is effortless with constant events, coworking spaces, and overlapping cafe/beach culture among nomads.

Canggu Relocation Checklist

Everything you need before and after arriving in Canggu

Best Time to Visit

MayJuneJulyAugust

Visa Information

Visa on ArrivalYes

Digital Nomad VisaYes

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Timezone

UTC+8

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