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Kuta, Indonesia 🇮🇩
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Nomad Score:
72%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Kuta is very affordable compared to Western cities, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Budget guesthouses and mid-range apartments are inexpensive; luxury options are also affordable.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and warungs offer cheap fresh produce and meals; imported goods cost more.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Scooter rentals and local transport are very cheap and widely available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
83%
Weight: 15
Affordable nightlife, beach activities, and cultural events with low entrance fees.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
74%
Weight: 10
Gyms are moderately priced; some upscale fitness centers are pricier but still reasonable.
💱 Currency Stability
62%
Weight: 30
Indonesian Rupiah is moderately stable but can be volatile against major currencies.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 20-30 Mbps; fiber available but can be inconsistent during peak hours.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
73%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist but fewer than in larger cities like Bali’s Ubud or Canggu.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
80%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, though quality varies; popular spots cater to digital nomads.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
76%
Weight: 30
Good number of cafes with power outlets and comfortable seating for working.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
71%
Weight: 100
Kuta is less popular than Canggu or Ubud but still attracts a steady flow of nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
94%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and affordable SIM cards with good data packages.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
84%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with easy access to beaches and leisure activities supports balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Beach pollution and waste management issues affect environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
48%
Weight: 10
Busy tourist area with litter and less maintained public spaces compared to quieter towns.
🗨️ Language Barrier
72%
Weight: 30
Basic English widely spoken in tourist areas; Bahasa Indonesia is dominant elsewhere.
💨 Air Quality
51%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor due to traffic and seasonal burning in parts of Indonesia.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
56%
Weight: 25
Busy tourist area with noise and crowds; better options nearby for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
60%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; for serious issues, travelers often go to Denpasar or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Medical services are affordable but quality varies widely.
🏥 Healthcare
63%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor ailments; limited specialist care locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; wet season from Nov to Mar.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
42%
Weight: 10
Located in a seismic zone with risk of earthquakes and tsunamis; tropical storms possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
57%
Weight: 10
Limited green parks in Kuta itself; nearby natural areas accessible with travel.
❄️ Air Conditioning
86%
Weight: 15
Most accommodations and cafes have air conditioning due to tropical heat.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
21%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons only.
🔊 Noise Pollution
39%
Weight: 10
High noise levels due to traffic, nightlife, and tourist activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich Balinese culture accessible nearby; Kuta itself is more commercialized.
🌃 Nightlife
83%
Weight: 15
Vibrant nightlife with many bars, clubs, and beach parties.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70%
Weight: 15
Beaches and nearby natural attractions offer outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
58%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools in Kuta; some informal opportunities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
74%
Weight: 10
Many tours available including cultural, adventure, and nature excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
65%
Weight: 10
Shopping malls, spas, and entertainment venues available but limited variety.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
87%
Weight: 25
Wide variety of local and international cuisine at affordable prices.
🧠 Yoga Studios
69%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios present but fewer than in Ubud or Canggu.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
71%
Weight: 15
Gyms and fitness centers available; some offer classes and personal training.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
78%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of health-conscious cafes and organic food.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+8, convenient for Asia-Pacific but less so for Europe and Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
65%
Weight: 25
Smaller nomad community limits networking compared to bigger hubs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
52%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; most remote work is online and global.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
57%
Weight: 20
Growing but still small freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
69%
Weight: 30
Decent facilities but fewer amenities than larger coworking hubs.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
43%
Weight: 15
Limited startup activity in Kuta compared to Jakarta or Bali’s tech hubs.
💳 Local Payment Services
74%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and e-wallets widely used; cash still common.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest and adoption; regulatory environment evolving.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
79%
Weight: 30
Ngurah Rai International Airport nearby with many international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
34%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; mostly informal shuttle services and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Walkable in central areas but sidewalks often crowded or uneven.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
82%
Weight: 15
Popular apps like Gojek and Grab widely used for scooters and cars.
🚲 Cycling
47%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; traffic and road conditions challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
68%
Weight: 15
Good access to other parts of Bali by bus, shuttle, or car rental.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
93%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals are cheap, abundant, and popular among nomads.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
76%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout Kuta; 5G limited but expanding.
🔒 VPN Reliability
79%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; occasional throttling reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
71%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
67%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in tourist areas but often slow or insecure.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
64%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas easy to obtain; longer stays require extensions or special visas.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Complex tax regulations; not particularly favorable for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom; some restrictions on political speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
72%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment with occasional local protests.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
48%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners; requires residency and documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
51%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and time-consuming process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
67%
Weight: 35
Indonesia introduced a digital nomad visa recently but implementation is still evolving.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
75%
Weight: 50
Friendly community and infrastructure but less developed than Bali’s main hubs.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
63%
Weight: 25
Some meetups and events but fewer than in larger nomad hotspots.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
70%
Weight: 20
Active online groups for Bali nomads include Kuta but focus is on other areas.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
74%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists; petty crime exists but violent crime is rare.
♀️ Female Friendly
71%
Weight: 50
Relatively safe and welcoming for female travelers; cultural norms vary.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant; some occasional discrimination reported but rare.