How to Live in Bali in $1000 a Month 2025: Realistic Budget Guide

Is $1,000/Month Realistic in 2025 Bali?

If you’re wondering whether How to Live in Bali on $1000 a Month in 2025 is still possible, this guide confirms it is – but only with strategic budgeting. As a long-term expat who’s tracked Bali cost trends since 2022, I’ll share exact 2025 prices for housing, visas, and daily expenses that most blogs miss.

Key Changes Affecting 2025 Budgets:

• 15-20% increase in villa rentals since 2023 (Bali Property Report 2024)
• New visa regulations requiring minimum $2,000/month income proof for some permits (Bali Immigration Office)
• Rising food costs at local warungs (5-10% inflation)

Detailed Monthly Budget Breakdown

Accommodation: 300−300−500

Cheap bali housing 2025

Best Value Areas:

• Pererenan: Shared villas from $250/month (Bali Affordable Housing FB Group)
• Ubud outskirts: Private rooms from $350/month
• Sanur: Older but cheaper studios from $400/month

Cost Comparison Table:

Type	Low Season	High Season
Shared Villa	$250	$350
Private Room	$350	$500
Airbnb (1 month)	$600	$900

Tip: Negotiate 10-15% discounts for 6+ month rentals paid upfront in cash.

Food & Groceries: 200−200−350

Bali food costs 2025

Where to Eat Cheap:

• Local warungs: 1.50−1.50−3/meal (Try Warung Sika in Canggu)
• Pasar Badung market: $50/week for groceries (Market Price List)
• Western food: 5−5−8 at budget cafes

Monthly Food Budget Example:

• 15 warung meals: $45
• 10 home-cooked meals: $30
• 5 cafe meals: $40
• Groceries: $60
• Total: 175−175−250

Transportation: 50−50−100

• Scooter rental: 50−50−80/month (Bali Bike Rental)
• Gasoline: 15/month(Premiumfuelat15/month(Premiumfuelat1.30/liter)
• Gojek rides: 1−1−3 per short trip

Visa & Health Costs: 100−100−200

Bali digital nomad visa 2025

• B211A Social Visa: $300 for 6 months
• Local clinic visit: 10−10−20
• Travel insurance: $45/month (SafetyWing Nomad Insurance)

Proven Money-Saving Strategies

Rent Directly From Owners

Use these verified Facebook groups to avoid agent fees:

• Bali Long Term Rentals
• Bali Budget Accommodation

Cook Simple Meals

Best cheap groceries:

• Rice: $0.80/kg at Tiara Dewata Supermarket
• Eggs: $2.50/dozen
• Local vegetables: 1−1−2/kg

Use Local SIM Cards

Telkomsel 10GB plan: 3/monthvstouristSIMsat3/monthvstouristSIMsat20

Avoid Tourist Areas

Price Comparison:

Expense	Tourist Area	Local Area
Meal	5−5−10	1.50−1.50−3
Massage	$15	$5
Scooter Rent	$100	$50

Extend Visas In-Country

Saves $200+ vs border runs (Bali Visa Agency)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I live in Bali on $800/month?

Yes, but requires:

• Shared housing in remote areas
• Eating only at warungs
• No coworking spaces

What’s the cheapest month to move?

February-March (rainy season) when rents drop 10-15%

How much should I budget for 6 months?

6,000−6,000−7,000 including flights and setup costs

Final Recommendations

Best Banks for Expats

• Wise: For cheap currency transfers (Sign Up)
• BCA: Best local ATMs

Essential Facebook Groups

1. Bali Digital Nomads
2. Bali Expats Forum

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