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🇮🇩 INDONESIA
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FOOD AND DRINK
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🍷 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
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🏙️ 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
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🏢 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
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🚕 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
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🏥 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
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🎟️ 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
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🌅 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
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📦 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
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🏢 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