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London vs Bali

Bali runs about 67% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,707 USD a month.

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
A Beautiful View of Kelingking Beach at Nusa penida
Bali
$1,344/month · Indonesia
Dini Rosyadah Tridya · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Bali monthly
$1,344
Index 21 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-67%
Bali relative to London
Rent gap
$1,900
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricLondonBali
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,344 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6321✓
Housing2,600 USD700 USD✓
Utilities267 USD85 USD✓
Food617 USD344 USD✓
Transport282 USD44 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓14 USD
Lifestyle169 USD108 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,833 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓30.0%
Left over each month1,902 USD4,489 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓400 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD700 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,500 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10066/100
Healthcare84/100✓54/100
Air quality60/10060/100
Public transport92/100✓15/100
Walkability90/100✓35/100
English proficiency100/100✓66/100
Nightlife94/100✓82/100
Family friendliness72/100✓68/100
Median broadband90 Mbps✓60 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓27°C
Summer high23°C✓32°C
Winter low3°C23°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,600 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1700 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min10 min✓
CurrencyGBPIDR
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Makassar

Bali runs about 67% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,707 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Bali cheaper?

Bali runs about 67% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,707 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Bali compared with London?

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

Which has better quality of life, London or Bali?

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