Settled Nomad

Bangkok vs Bali (Canggu)

Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads — cost, internet, safety, visa, and lifestyle.

Bangkok

Thailand

8/10

Nomad Score

Bali (Canggu)

Indonesia

8/10

Nomad Score

Key Metrics

8
Nomad Score
8
90Winner
Internet Speed (Mbps)
40
7
Safety Rating
7
4Winner
Walkability
3
5
English-Friendly
Winner7
budget
Cost Tier
budget

Monthly Budget

$500
Studio Apartment
$500
$110Winner
Coworking Space
$130
$160
Groceries
Winner$150
$220
Eating Out
Winner$200
$60
Local Transport
$60
$10
Phone/SIM
Winner$8
$30
Gym
$30
$1,090
Total / Month
$1,078

Visa & Entry (US Citizens)

Visa-free (30d)
US Entry
Visa-free (30d)
Available
Nomad Visa
Available

Climate

tropical
Climate Type
tropical
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best Months
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Settled Nomad Verdict

Best value
Bali (Canggu)
$1,078/month all-in
Best internet
Bangkok
90 Mbps average
Safest
Bangkok
7/10 safety rating
Most walkable
Bangkok
4/10 walkability
Most English-friendly
Bali (Canggu)
7/10 English score
Highest nomad score
Bangkok
8/10 overall