Monthly Cost of Living in Bali: Breakdown and Sample Budgets

Your monthly cost of living in Bali depends heavily on your lifestyle, your area, and whether you rent your own vehicle or rely on other transport. This guide breaks down each expense so you can build a realistic budget before you move.

Note: the figures below are rough market estimates that can change. Rent, food and service prices vary by area (Canggu, Ubud, Seminyak, Uluwatu and others) and by season. Treat them as a starting point, not a fixed benchmark.

Main Components of Monthly Spending

Most living costs in Bali fall into these categories:

• Accommodation: a boarding house (kos), a rented house, or a long-term villa.
• Food: local warungs through to cafés and Western restaurants.
• Transport: scooter, car or ride-hailing rentals.
• Utilities: electricity, water and cleaning.
• Internet and phone: essential for remote workers.
• Lifestyle and recreation: gym, activities and entertainment.
• Health and insurance.

Sample Monthly Budgets

Here is a rough picture for one person. The right-hand column is only an estimate and should be checked on the ground yourself.

Transport: Scooter or Car?

Transport is often the most flexible expense. If you stay more than a month, a monthly rental is usually cheaper than paying by the day. At SiapPergi, scooters start from Rp70.000 per day, weekly from Rp395.000, and monthly from Rp910.000. Self-drive cars start from Rp310.000 per day, and monthly from Rp3.510.000. These are fixed catalogue prices.

To rent a scooter, you need a motorcycle licence. Foreign visitors generally carry their home-country licence together with an International Driving Permit (IDP) with the motorcycle category. These rules are set by the police and can change, so check the official source before you travel.

Steps to Calculate Transport Costs

1. Decide how many days a month you actually need a vehicle.
2. Compare the total of daily rates with the weekly or monthly rate.
3. Add fuel and parking as separate costs.
4. Consider insurance and safety equipment.

Accommodation and Utilities

Location has the biggest effect on rent. Areas close to the beach or to busy activity centres tend to cost more. When you view a place, ask whether the price includes electricity, water and internet. Many long-term rentals charge utilities separately, so the bill can change each month.

Checklist Before Signing a Lease

• Is a deposit required, and how much is it?
• Who is responsible for repairs?
• Is internet already installed, and how fast is it?
• Is there a monthly cleaning fee?

Food and Shopping

Eating at local warungs costs far less than eating at Western-style cafés. Traditional markets and small grocery shops help keep food shopping down. Also factor in refill drinking water and household cleaning supplies.

Tips to Keep Spending Down

• Choose a monthly rate if you are staying a long time, because the price per day is lower.
• Group your transport needs so you are not renting in many small blocks.
• Compare several rental offers before you pay.
• Keep an emergency fund for unexpected costs such as vehicle repairs.

How SiapPergi Helps

SiapPergi rents scooters and cars in Bali at fixed catalogue prices, with no haggling. Vehicles are delivered to your hotel, villa or Ngurah Rai Airport with no delivery fee. You do not need a deposit, your passport is not held, and you pay in Indonesian Rupiah when the vehicle arrives. Every scooter includes 2 helmets. To book, contact WhatsApp +6281808001102 (07.00–23.00 WITA) in English or Indonesian.

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