It’s no surprise that Bali is super cheap. Hence why many people, expats, digital nomads in particular have decided to make Bali their new home. Why wouldn’t you want to live somewhere with the best beaches, food, nice people, rice terraces, monkeys, surrounding islands and cute cafes.
Below I will list the most popular places that people like to stay, not only due to the many co-working spaces available, but also the many fun activities to do nearby. All depending on your personal preference, there are places listed that are more favorable to beach lovers, jungle, rice field lovers, introverts, extroverts and more.
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1. Canggu
Location: Coastal village on the south coast of Bali
Ideal person: Digital nomads, surfers, and backpackers
Most popular things to do: Batu Bolong Beach, Berawa Beach, The Lawn, Tanah Lot, Waterbom Bali
Pros:
Close to beach, great for surfing
Many fitness and yoga centers
Lively and fun, big expat community many co-working spaces
Cons:
Packed with more people
Traffic
Higher rate of robbery
Price per month: $850-1,700
2. Ubud
Location: Central Bali
Ideal person: Spiritual, healthy yoga lovers. Vegans/ Vegetarians
Most popular things to do: Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Campuhan Ridge Walk, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Pura Tirta Empul, Tegenungan Waterfall - Check my blog here on Top 10 things to do & see in Ubud
Pros:
Beautiful Lush green nature
Very affordable
Peaceful and Very safe for women
Lots of cute cafes, restaurants, bars, boutiques, villas
Cons:
Farther from the beach
Can get busy during peak season
Because of jungle more rain, bugs
Price per month: $700-1,600
3. Sanur
Location: East coast of Bali
Ideal person: Family-friendly activities, digital nomads wanting more peace and quiet
Most popular things to do: Local markets, calm beaches, cafes, bars, art shows, scuba diving, freediving
Pros:
Harbor that connects to other Islands such as Nusa Islands, Lombok and more
Less traffic and crowds
In between jungle and ocean
Cons:
Fewer options to choose from compared to others
Poor healthcare
No nightlife
Price per month: $900-$1,500
4. Uluwatu
Location: South of Bali
Ideal person: Surfers, expats, nomads
Most popular things to do: Uluwatu Temple, Uluwatu Beach, Nyang Nyang Beach, Malini Uluwatu - Seafood & Sunset, Dreamland Beach, Padang Padang Beach
Pros:
Best beaches and Best waves for surfing
Beautiful cliffs
Not overly packed with people
Cons:
Lots of stray sick dogs
Bad road conditions
Poor medical system
Price per month: $950-$2,000
Please comment down below if you have any questions!
Until the next trip, adios! <3
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