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If you’ve been eyeing somewhere breathtaking to live, work remotely and play, Bali ticks so many boxes for digital nomads. The island has become a global hotspot for remote workers who crave adventure, affordability, and connection. Here are five reasons Bali is an irresistible option for digital nomads.
Super low cost of living
Compared to many Western cities, Bali offers a lifestyle where you can both save and comfortably live. In the Indonesian city, housing, food, transport, and even leisure costs are much more forgiving. This means instead of sweating every expense, you can upgrade your Airbnb, join a great co-working space, eat at healthy cafés, and still have money aside to travel around the island. According to BaliExploring.com, in 2025, the average monthly cost for a “comfortable” nomad lifestyle is USD $1,300 to $1,800. That’s a major win for remote workers who crave a healthy work-life balance.
Top-tier remote work infrastructure
It’s one thing to live somewhere, but ensuring you can comfortably work there too is a whole other kettle of fish. Thankfully, in this department, Bali has stepped up big-time. On the island, you’ll find plenty of well-equipped co-working spaces, cafes with reliable high-speed WiFi, meeting rooms, events, workshops and a remote-work friendly setup. Choose a jungle-retreat in Ubud, beachfront surf-hang in Canggu, or a more upscale base in Seminyak.
Strong community vibes
Bali offers a community of fellow nomads, freelancers, creators and remote-entrepreneurs, right on your doorstep. There’s really something for everyone, from meetups to co-working space events to casual after-work surf sessions. Being around people in similar setups helps with networking, collaborating, and sharing ideas. It’s also helpful for keeping that solo travel loneliness at bay. It’s a huge plus if you’re living abroad on your own, or working independently.
Nature & culture
Remote work doesn’t have to mean staying indoors all the time. In Bali you get a choice of beaches, jungles, waterfalls, temples, sunsets, yoga, and healthy cafés. This natural richness means you can work your day, then surf, hike or unwind in nature. With opportunities close-by, it’s easy to explore all that the region has to offer when work is done for the day. That integration of work-life balance is the essence of the digital nomad dream, and Bali absolutely nails it.
A long history as a backpacker paradise
Here’s a stat that speaks volumes: according to Compare the Market’s “Best Cities for Backpackers” index, Bali scored the number one spot. This is due to it offering great value, lots to do, and plenty of hostel/short-stay infrastructure. If it works for backpackers (budget travellers who demand access, flexibility and fun) it also works for digital nomads who want to stay longer, and enjoy the same perks.
If you’re wondering where you can set up a remote life, keep work strong, and actually enjoy where you live, Bali is a prime contender. From the infrastructure to the vibe to the cost-of-living and everything in between, it delivers on many levels. Of course no place is perfect (as some nomads note traffic, crowds and cost-increases) but for many the pros significantly outweigh the cons.
