What is the cost of living in Bali?

The cost of living in Bali is 74.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 25.5). Groceries are 54.6% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 75.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately IDR 17,537,052 per month. Local purchasing power index is 13.3 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇩 Indonesia · #426 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Bali?

Q: Should I move to Bali?

Bali, Indonesia has a cost of living 74.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 25.5). It is ranked #426 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 13.3 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

74.5% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-74.5%

vs NYC

IDR 17,537,052

1-BR, city centre

13.3

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Bali

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

25.5 Affordable

Rent

28.3 Very affordable

Groceries

45.4 Affordable

Restaurants

24.5 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

13.3 Very weak

Rent in Bali

1-BR, city centre IDR 17,537,052/mo

1-BR, outside centre IDR 10,623,250/mo

3-BR, city centre IDR 55,421,446/mo

3-BR, outside centre IDR 26,841,790/mo

Save by going outside centre 39% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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