Essentials
- Currency & Banking
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR); 1 USD ≈ 15,700 IDR, 1 EUR ≈ 17,100 IDR
- Tap Water
- Not drinkable; use bottled or filtered water (Aqua, Balian)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Telkomsel (best coverage) approx. 150,000 IDR for 25GB; XL Axiata
- Banking for Expats
- Permata Bank, BNI, or digital banks like Revolut and Wise for ATMs; Wise cards widely accepted
- Accommodation
- Resort-heavy; high-end villas and serviced apartments in Tanjung Benoa area
- Cashless Friendly
- Highly friendly; QRIS (local QR pay) and cards accepted in most establishments
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and local Facebook groups (Nusa Dua Community)
- Budget Accommodation
- House of d'18 (approx. $25/night), Amaris Hotel Pratama ($30/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- ITDC Complex (Integrated Tourism Development Centre) for high-end luxury and safety
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Tanjung Benoa or Jalan Pratama for better local food access and more affordable long-term villas
- City
- Nusa Dua, Kuta Selatan, Bali, Indonesia
- Population
- Approx. 40,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 45-60 Mbps (Fiber optic standard in resorts/coworking)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Colabo Coworking (Jimbaran nearby) or resort business centers like at The Westin ($25/day)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Secret Cafe (excellent Wi-Fi, Jalan Siligita), Secret Garden (Jalan Pratama)
- Networking Events
- Startup Weekend Bali (occasional), BNI Bali North (Business Network International) chapters
- Social Events for Expats
- Nusa Dua Expat Community Facebook Group; weekly mixers at Manarai Beach House
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Grab and Gojek (essential for cars and scooters)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Baliscoot (approx. 70,000 IDR/day or 1,200,000 IDR/month)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Geger Beach (golden sand, calm waters)
- Top Regional Airline
- Garuda Indonesia, Citilink
- Top International Airline
- Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways (via Denpasar DPS)
- Highway Access
- Bali Mandara Toll Road (connects Nusa Dua to Sanur and Denpasar)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- No trains; Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is 20-30 mins away
- Public Transport Passes
- Kura-Kura Bus (approx. 20,000 - 80,000 IDR per trip); Trans Sarbagita
- Regional Travel
- Fast boat from Serangan to Gili Islands or Nusa Penida
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua (International standard, Kawasan ITDC)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- The Yoga Barn (Ubud day trips) or local options like Amanusa Yoga Deck
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Fit Hub (nearby Jimbaran), Tanjung Fitness (Jalan Pratama)
- Laundry Services
- Local 'Laundry Kiloan' (approx. 10,000-15,000 IDR per kg on Jalan Siligita)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- GoFood (via Gojek app), GrabFood
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Bebek Betutu (Slow-cooked duck) at Bebek Bengil
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Secret Cafe (Vegan bowls), Warung Bu Mi (Nasi Campur options)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Nusa Dua Beach Hotel Patisserie, Gourmet Gelato at Bali Collection
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Hardy’s Malls Nusa Dua (Grocery and household items)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada
- Grocery Delivery
- GrabMart, Astro (fast 15-min delivery)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Manarai Beach House, Mulia Resort (Sky Bar)
- Local Brewery
- Stark Beer (Bali's craft beer), widely available at supermarkets
- Wine Bars
- The Wine Cellar at Bali Collection
- Street Food Stalls
- Pasar Senggol at Grand Hyatt (Upscale version of night market)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Sama Sama Yakiniku (Japanese), Table 8 (Chinese)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Waterblow (dramatic wave splashes on limestone cliffs)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Museum Pasifika (Asia-Pacific art, ITDC area)
- Historical Sites
- Pura Geger (Cliffside temple)
- Religious Sites
- Puja Mandala (Multi-faith worship complex with Mosque, Church, and Temple)
- Annual Events
- Nusa Dua Fiesta (October/November - arts and culture festival)
- Cultural Districts
- Bualu Village (authentic local life near the resort gates)
- Theater Venues
- Devdan Show at Bali Nusa Dua Theatre (Indonesian cultural performance)
- Local Markets
- Taman Sari Market (Fresh produce early mornings)
- Music Scene
- Live acoustic bands at Bali Collection open-air stage
- Street Art
- Murals around Jalan Pratama and coastal paths
- Cooking Classes
- Bumbu Bali Cooking School (highly rated)
- Art Galleries
- The Art of Spice gallery
- Historic Buildings
- Classic Balinese-style architecture within the ITDC hotels
- Local Heritage
- Tri Hita Karana (Philosophy of harmony between God, people, and nature)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Tanjung Benoa Watersports, Pandawa Beach (limestone cliffs)
- National Parks Nearby
- West Bali National Park (approx. 4 hours drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- 7km paved beachfront path running from Grand Hyatt to Club Med
- Scenic Viewpoints
- The Apurva Kempinski cliff view, Waterblow lookout
- Birdwatching Locations
- Nusa Dua Lagoon (behind the ITDC complex)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Organized events at Sundays Beach Club (Uluwatu nearby)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- JNE Nusa Dua, J&T Express
- Tech Repair Services
- IFIXIED (Phone/Laptop repair in Jimbaran/Nusa Dua area)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Included in many resort activity centers (e.g., Novotel Nusa Dua)
- Language Classes
- Indonesian Language Studies (Cinta Bahasa - online or Ubud based)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Bali Collection coffee shops (Starbucks, The Coffee Bean)
- Community Centers
- Banjar centers in local villages like Bualu
- Gaming Lounges
- Cyber Cafes in nearby Jimbaran area
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- None (Gambling is illegal in Indonesia)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,200 per m² (leasehold 25-30 years); e.g., 40 m² = $88,000
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,500 per m²; e.g., 40 m² = $60,000
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,000 per m²; e.g., 60 m² = $120,000
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,300 per m²; e.g., 60 m² = $78,000
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $1,800 per m²; e.g., 80 m² = $144,000
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,100 per m²; e.g., 80 m² = $88,000
- Corporate Tax
- 22% standard corporate rate
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 10% for residents, 20% for non-residents
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents (>183 days), but newly introduced 'Kitas' rules offer some exemptions
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 35% (for income over 5 billion IDR)
- VAT
- 11%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable to Indonesian tax residents
- Property Tax
- Land and Building Tax (PBB) approx. 0.1% to 0.5% yearly
- Property Transaction Tax
- 5% (BPHTB) for buyer, 2.5% for seller
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Remote Worker Visa (E33G) allows some tax-free offshore income for up to 1 year