How much do you need to earn to live in Bali? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Indonesia's tax system.
You need at least Rp14,690,708/month gross to live in Bali on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for Rp20,795,149/month gross (Rp18,385,000 net after ~12% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | Rp6,500,000 Cheapest neighborhood (Ubud) | Rp10,625,000 Median neighborhood | Rp14,000,000 Premium neighborhood (Seminyak) |
| Groceries | Rp2,800,000 | Rp3,360,000 | Rp4,200,000 |
| Transport | Rp800,000 | Rp800,000 | Rp800,000 |
| Utilities | Rp1,200,000 | Rp1,200,000 | Rp1,200,000 |
| Dining & Entertainment | Rp2,000,000 | Rp2,400,000 | Rp3,000,000 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | Rp13,300,000 | Rp18,385,000 | Rp23,200,000 |
Rp14,690,708/month gross
Rp20,795,149/month gross
Rp26,575,461/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 4 neighborhoods in Bali
Ubud
45 min by car
Rp6,500,000 - Rp13,000,000
Sanur
15 min by car
Rp7,000,000 - Rp12,000,000
Canggu
35 min by car
Rp8,000,000 - Rp15,000,000
Seminyak
25 min by car
Rp10,000,000 - Rp18,000,000
Canggu
35 min by car
Rp8,000,000 - Rp15,000,000
Sanur
15 min by car
Rp7,000,000 - Rp12,000,000
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Indonesia's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least Rp14,690,708/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Bali. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for Rp20,795,149/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Indonesia.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 4 neighborhoods in Bali is approximately Rp11,187,500/month. Rents range from Rp6,500,000 in Ubud to Rp18,000,000 in Seminyak.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Bali cost approximately Rp2,800,000. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Indonesia are progressive. At the budget salary level of Rp14,690,708/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 10%. At the comfortable level of Rp20,795,149/month, it rises to approximately 12%. This includes income tax and social contributions.