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Bali vs Athens

Bali runs about 30% cheaper than Athens for this household, a difference of 401 USD a month.

A Beautiful View of Kelingking Beach at Nusa penida
Bali
$1,344/month · Indonesia
Dini Rosyadah Tridya · CC BY-SA 4.0
View of the Ancient Agora of Athens from Apostolou Pavlou Pedestrian Street on February 16, 2021
Athens
$1,744/month · Greece
George E. Koronaios · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bali monthly
$1,344
Index 21 (NYC = 100)
Athens monthly
$1,744
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+30%
Athens relative to Bali
Rent gap
$50
Athens costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BaliAthens
  • Housing
    Housing: Bali $700, Athens $750. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Food
    Food: Bali $344, Athens $520. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Transport
    Transport: Bali $44, Athens $95. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Bali $85, Athens $163. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Bali $14, Athens $28. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Bali $108, Athens $114. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Other
    Other: Bali $48, Athens $74. Cheaper in Bali.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricBaliAthens
Cost
Total monthly cost1,344 USD✓1,744 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)21✓27
Housing700 USD✓750 USD
Utilities85 USD✓163 USD
Food344 USD✓520 USD
Transport44 USD✓95 USD
Healthcare14 USD✓28 USD
Lifestyle108 USD✓114 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,833 USD✓4,267 USD
Effective tax + social rate30.0%✓48.8%
Left over each month4,489 USD✓2,523 USD
Average local net salary400 USD1,150 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre700 USD✓750 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,500 USD1,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD2,600 USD
Quality of life
Safety66/10066/100
Healthcare54/10072/100✓
Air quality60/100✓52/100
Public transport15/10072/100✓
Walkability35/10080/100✓
English proficiency66/100✓64/100
Nightlife82/10088/100✓
Family friendliness68/10072/100✓
Median broadband60 Mbps90 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature27°C19°C✓
Summer high32°C✓33°C
Winter low23°C✓7°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h2,850 h✓
Annual rainfall1700 mm400 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access10 min✓30 min
CurrencyIDREUR
Time zoneAsia/MakassarEurope/Athens

Bali runs about 30% cheaper than Athens for this household, a difference of 401 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Bali or Athens cheaper?

Bali runs about 30% cheaper than Athens for this household, a difference of 401 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Athens compared with Bali?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,833 a month in Bali and $4,267 in Athens, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Bali or Athens?

Bali scores 66/100 on safety and 54/100 on healthcare; Athens scores 66 and 72. Bali averages 27°C against 19°C in Athens.