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Bali vs London

Bali runs about 201% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,707 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
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Bali monthly
$1,344
Index 21 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+201%
London relative to Bali
Rent gap
$1,900
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BaliLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Bali $700, London $2,600. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Food
    Food: Bali $344, London $617. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Transport
    Transport: Bali $44, London $282. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Bali $85, London $267. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Bali $14, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Bali $108, London $169. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Other
    Other: Bali $48, London $107. 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

MetricBaliLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,344 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)21✓63
Housing700 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities85 USD✓267 USD
Food344 USD✓617 USD
Transport44 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare14 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle108 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,833 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate30.0%28.6%✓
Left over each month4,489 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary400 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre700 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,500 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety66/10066/100
Healthcare54/10084/100✓
Air quality60/10060/100
Public transport15/10092/100✓
Walkability35/10090/100✓
English proficiency66/100100/100✓
Nightlife82/10094/100✓
Family friendliness68/10072/100✓
Median broadband60 Mbps90 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature27°C12°C✓
Summer high32°C23°C✓
Winter low23°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall1700 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access10 min✓90 min
CurrencyIDRGBP
Time zoneAsia/MakassarEurope/London

Bali runs about 201% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,707 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Bali or London cheaper?

Bali runs about 201% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,707 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Bali?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,833 a month in Bali and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Bali or London?

Bali scores 66/100 on safety and 54/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Bali averages 27°C against 12°C in London.