SenggigivsUluwatu (Bali)
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Senggigi saves you $1,450/month
67% cheaper on rent, food & transport
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Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Senggigi
Uluwatu (Bali)
Total Budget
$700/mo ✓
$2,150/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo ✓
$1,300/mo
Coworking
$100/mo ✓
$220/mo
Meal Out
$2 ✓
$3
Coffee
$2
$2
Senggigi is $1,450/mo cheaper (67% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇮🇩 Senggigi
📶 Internet25 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇮🇩 Uluwatu (Bali)
📶 Internet30 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Senggigi
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: July, August, May, June
Uluwatu (Bali)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days244/year
Best months: June, August, October
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
26°27°
Apr
26°27°
Jul
26°26°
Oct
27°27°
SenggigiUluwatu (Bali)
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Senggigi
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
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Monthly Budget
$700
Winner$2,150
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Internet Speed
25 Mbps
30 Mbps
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Safety
4/5
4.2/5
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Nomad Score
3.8/10
3.6/10
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Food Scene
7/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
6/10
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Walkability
5/10
4/10
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Community
small
medium
Winner1
Senggigi wins
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Uluwatu (Bali) wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Senggigi
$1450/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Uluwatu (Bali)
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇮🇩Senggigi
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living compared to Bali
- +Stunning beaches and epic sunsets with views of Mount Agung
- +Gateway to the pristine Gili Islands just 30 minutes away
- +Laid-back atmosphere without the crowds of Bali
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable especially outside main areas
- −Limited dedicated coworking spaces compared to Bali
- −Need scooter or car to get around the spread-out area
- −Rainy season (Nov-Mar) can disrupt outdoor activities
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
Pros
- +Spectacular cliffside scenery with sunsets over the Indian Ocean and white-sand beaches
- +World-class reef breaks and surf culture with laid-back lifestyle
- +Quieter and less congested than Canggu or central Bali, with more nature and space
- +Strong café and healthy food scene with many organic and vegan options
Cons
- −Internet in guesthouses and villas can be inconsistent outside good providers and coworking spaces
- −Area is very spread out and not walkable – a scooter or constant ride-hailing is almost mandatory
- −Housing for long stays can be hard to find in high season and prices keep rising near the best beaches
- −Tropical heat and high humidity year-round, especially mid-day, can be draining for deep work
