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Canggu (Bali)

Indonesia, Bali

The original digital nomad capital. New 5-year Second Home and E33G remote-worker visas; surf and coworking everywhere.

TropicalIDRIndonesian70,000 people
The numbers

Cost, tax, and quality of life

Cost of living
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50 idx
Numbeo Cost of Living Index · Jun 2026 ↗
Rent · 1BR center
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$900 /mo
Numbeo Rent Prices · Jun 2026 ↗
Effective tax (remote)
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20%
PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · Jun 2026 ↗
Healthcare
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50 idx
Numbeo Health Care Index · Jun 2026 ↗
Safety
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65 idx
Numbeo Crime Index (inverted) · Jun 2026 ↗
Internet
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30 Mbps
Ookla Speedtest Global Index · Jun 2026 ↗
Climate score
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75 idx
Climate-Data.org · Jun 2026 ↗
Freedom
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65 idx
Cato Human Freedom Index (2024) · Jun 2026 ↗
Visa pathways

How to legally live in Indonesia

E33G · Remote Work Residency
E33G Remote Worker Visa
Min income $60,000
Processing 14-30 days

Indonesia's 2024 remote worker visa replaces the old B211A workaround. Foreign income tax exempt.

  • Remote work for non-ID employer
  • Min $60k/yr
  • Health insurance
  • No Indonesian income

Visa info is research, not legal advice. Always verify with a licensed immigration professional before applying.

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