Food and Drink
- Wine Bars
- Mosto (Berawa), Woods (Pererenan)
- Best Food Delivery App
- Gofood (via Gojek app), GrabFood
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Nasi Campur at Warung Bu Mi (Rp 35,000), Babi Guling
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Shady Shack, I Am Vegan Babe, Pelleton Supershop
- Best Dessert Spots
- Mad Pops (Vegan ice cream), Monsieur Spoon (Croissants)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Pepito Market, Frestive, Love Anchor Market
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Tokopedia, Shopee ID
- Grocery Delivery
- GrabMart, Astro (Fast delivery)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Batu Bolong (Old Man's, The Lawn), Berawa (Finns, Atlas)
- Local Brewery
- Black Sand Brewery (Berawa), Island Brewing
- Street Food Stalls
- Pasar Senggol Canggu (Night market near Batu Bolong)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Mason (Australian/Grill), Luigi's Hot Pizza, Santanera
Essentials
- City
- Canggu, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
- Population
- Approximately 40,000 (Local and Expat mix)
- Internet Speed
- 40-100 Mbps via Biznet or GlobalXtreme fiber
- Currency & Banking
- 1 USD ≈ 15,800 IDR, 1 EUR ≈ 17,100 IDR. ATMs are plentiful.
- Tap Water
- Not drinkable; use filtered water or 'Aqua' gallons (Rp 20,000)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F (European standard)
- SIM Card
- Telkomsel (Best coverage), XL Axiata; 25GB for approx. Rp 150,000
- Banking for Expats
- Permata Bank, BNI; Wise and Revolut are widely used via QRIS
- Accommodation
- Villas, Guesthouses, and 'Kos' (local boarding houses)
- Cashless Friendly
- Highly friendly; QRIS (local QR) and cards accepted at most cafes
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Facebook Groups (Canggu Community), and Flokq
- Budget Accommodation
- The Farm Hostel (Rp 250,000/night), Kos One Hostel
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Batu Bolong (Beach access and main nightlife)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Pererenan (Quieter, upscale) or Berawa (Best coworking access)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Tropical Nomad (Rp 2,500,000/month), BWork Bali (Rp 3,200,000/month)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Zin Cafe (Free entry, quiet zones), Zin Berawa, Ritual Coffee
- Networking Events
- Canggu Digital Nomads Facebook Group meetups, Tropical Nomad BBQ
- Social Events for Expats
- Sunday Market at La Brisa, Trivia nights at Black Sand Brewery
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Gojek and Grab (Essential for scooters and cars)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Fajar Bali Rental; Rp 1,500,000 - 2,500,000/month for NMAX
- Best Beach Nearby
- Pererenan Beach (Less crowded), Batu Bolong (Surf/Social)
- Top Regional Airline
- AirAsia, Citilink, Batik Air
- Top International Airline
- Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines (via DPS)
- Highway Access
- No highways; limited to Jalan Raya Canggu and narrow 'shortcuts'
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- None (Bali has no rail system); Nearest hub is Denpasar Bus Station
- Public Transport Passes
- Not applicable; private transport or apps only
- Regional Travel
- Fast boat to Gili Islands/Nusa Penida from Sanur (Rp 350,000)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- BIMC Siloam (Kuta/Nusa Dua) or Siloam Medika Canggu
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- The Practice (Batu Bolong), Samadi Bali (Pererenan)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Wanderlust Crossfit (Rp 2,200,000/mo), Body Factory (High-end)
- Laundry Services
- Local 'Laundry Kiloan' (Rp 15,000 - 25,000 per kg)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Pura Tanah Lot (20 mins away), Batu Bolong Beach sunset
- Museums & Art Venues
- Allcaps Store & Gallery (Street art focused)
- Historical Sites
- Pura Desa Canggu (Local village temple)
- Religious Sites
- Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngungun
- Annual Events
- Nyepi (Day of Silence - March), Bali Spirit Festival
- Cultural Districts
- Ubud (Cultural hub, 1 hour away)
- Theater Venues
- Devdan Show (Located in Nusa Dua, 1 hour away)
- Local Markets
- Samadi Sunday Market, Love Anchor Bazaar
- Music Scene
- Deus Ex Machina (Sunday Sessions), Luigi’s (Techno/House Monday)
- Street Art
- Jalan Tanah Barak graffiti walls
- Cooking Classes
- Nia Bali Cooking Class
- Art Galleries
- CushCush Gallery (Denpasar nearby)
- Historic Buildings
- Traditional Balinese compound architecture throughout village
- Local Heritage
- Subak irrigation system heritage in the rice fields
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Rice fields of Pererenan, Tabanan coast
- National Parks Nearby
- West Bali National Park (4 hours away)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Rice Paddy walk between Pererenan and Seseh
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Tanah Lot cliff views at sunset
- Birdwatching Locations
- Kedungu Rice Fields
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Echo Beach (Designated evening fire pits)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- J&T Express, JNE, TIKI
- Tech Repair Services
- iFixied Canggu (iPhone/Mac specialists)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Liga.Tennis Center & Academy (Berawa)
- Language Classes
- Cinta Bahasa (Indonesian/Bahasa classes)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Genesis Creative Centre (Studio/Library)
- Community Centers
- Canggu Community Center
- Gaming Lounges
- None localized; mostly private setups or Kuta-based LAN cafes
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Illegal (Gambling is strictly prohibited in Indonesia)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,200 per m² (Leasehold 25-30 years common)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,500 per m² (Interior Seseh/Kedungu)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $180,000 (Leasehold villa, 80 m²)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $120,000 (Leasehold villa, 80 m²)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $280,000 - $400,000 (Leasehold for 25yrs)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $200,000 (Leasehold for 120 m²)
- Corporate Tax
- 22% standard rate
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 10% for residents, 20% for non-residents
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents (>183 days)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 35% (over Rp 5 billion)
- VAT
- 11% (Standard GST/VAT)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable to Indonesian residents
- Property Tax
- PBB (Land and Building Tax) approx 0.1% - 0.2% annually
- Property Transaction Tax
- BPHTB (5% for buyer), PPh (2.5% for seller)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Remote Worker Visa (E33G) allows tax-free foreign income for 1 year