TokyovsBali (Canggu)
💰
Bali (Canggu) saves you $300/month
14% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Tokyo has 5x faster internet
200 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Temperate vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
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Japan offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Tokyo
Bali (Canggu)
Total Budget
$2,100/mo
$1,800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$1,200/mo
$500/mo ✓
Coworking
$200/mo
$180/mo ✓
Meal Out
$8
$5 ✓
Coffee
$4
$3 ✓
Bali (Canggu) is $300/mo cheaper (17% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇯🇵 Tokyo
📶 Internet200 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+9
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London2h
🇩🇪 Berlin3h
🇮🇩 Bali (Canggu)
📶 Internet40 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
Tokyo
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp17°C
Rainy Days123/year
Best months: June, July, September
Bali (Canggu)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp23°C
Rainy Days285/year
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
5°23°
Apr
15°23°
Jul
28°21°
Oct
19°23°
TokyoBali (Canggu)
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇯🇵Tokyo
🇮🇩Bali (Canggu)
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Monthly Budget
$2,100
$1,800
Winner📶
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
Winner40 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.9/5
Winner3.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.3/10
4.6/10
🍽️
Food Scene
10/10
Winner8/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
8/10
🚶
Walkability
8/10
Winner3/10
👥
Community
large
very large
4
Tokyo wins
vs
1
Bali (Canggu) wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Bali (Canggu)
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Tokyo
200 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Tokyo
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Tokyo
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇯🇵Tokyo
Pros
- +Exceptional safety - one of the safest major cities in the world
- +World-class public transportation system with JR and Metro
- +Incredible food scene from street food to Michelin stars
- +Fascinating blend of ultra-modern and traditional culture
Cons
- −Language barrier - low English proficiency among locals
- −High cost of living especially for accommodation
- −Can feel socially isolating without Japanese language skills
- −Small apartments and limited living space
🇮🇩Bali (Canggu)
Pros
- +Affordable luxury lifestyle
- +Strong digital nomad community
- +Beautiful beaches and rice paddies
- +Excellent wellness scene (yoga, spas)
Cons
- −Unreliable internet in some areas
- −Terrible traffic
- −Visa runs required every 60 days
- −Rising prices and overtourism
