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Sanur, Indonesia 🇮🇩
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Nomad Score:
73%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Sanur offers a low cost of living compared to Western standards, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Reasonably priced guesthouses, villas, and apartments with options for long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and warungs provide cheap and fresh food; imported goods are pricier but still affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Affordable scooter rentals and local transport options keep costs low.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Entertainment like beach activities and local events are inexpensive; nightlife is modest.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Gyms and fitness centers are available but fewer in number; prices are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
63%
Weight: 30
Indonesian Rupiah is moderately stable but can be subject to fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
74%
Weight: 100
Internet speeds are decent with fiber available in some areas, but occasional outages occur.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
65%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces compared to bigger cities but some options exist catering to nomads.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
80%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, suitable for casual work sessions.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
76%
Weight: 30
Several cafes are popular among digital nomads, providing comfortable work environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
68%
Weight: 100
Sanur is less popular than Canggu or Ubud but has a growing nomad community.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
90%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and activate local SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
83%
Weight: 30
Relaxed beach town atmosphere supports a good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
71%
Weight: 15
Generally clean beaches and environment, though some areas face waste management challenges.
🧼 Cleanliness
67%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness is decent but can vary; tourist areas are better maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Basic English is common in tourist areas but less so in local neighborhoods.
💨 Air Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, though occasional haze from regional fires can affect it.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Calm environment suitable for families; good schools and healthcare nearby.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
65%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities available; for serious issues, travel to Denpasar or Singapore is recommended.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
67%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor health needs; limited specialist care locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
88%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; wet season from Nov to Mar.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
52%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes and tsunamis; some flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Several parks and beach areas provide green spaces but urbanization is increasing.
❄️ Air Conditioning
85%
Weight: 15
Most accommodations and cafes have air conditioning due to tropical climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; mostly hot and humid with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than busier Bali areas but some traffic noise.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich Balinese culture with temples, ceremonies, and arts accessible to visitors.
🌃 Nightlife
55%
Weight: 15
Quieter nightlife compared to other Bali areas; more relaxed bars and beach venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Beautiful beaches, nearby coral reefs, and nature walks available.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools but informal opportunities to learn Bahasa Indonesia.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
80%
Weight: 10
Many local tours and cultural experiences available, including traditional crafts and cooking.
🎳 Indoors Fun
58%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly cafes and small venues.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
86%
Weight: 25
Diverse food options from local Indonesian to international cuisines.
🧠 Yoga Studios
75%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios and wellness centers catering to tourists and nomads.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
68%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available but not extensive.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
82%
Weight: 15
Good availability of fresh fruits, vegetables, and health-conscious cafes.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+8, convenient for Asia-Pacific time zones but less so for Europe or Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
63%
Weight: 25
Smaller nomad community limits networking but some events and meetups occur.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
55%
Weight: 20
Job opportunities depend on global remote work; local market limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
60%
Weight: 20
Growing but still small freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
64%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but fewer amenities compared to bigger cities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
45%
Weight: 15
Limited startup ecosystem in Sanur; more activity in Jakarta and Bali’s south.
💳 Local Payment Services
72%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment apps like GoPay and OVO widely used.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest in crypto; limited local infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
78%
Weight: 30
Ngurah Rai International Airport nearby with many international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit; mostly private scooters and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Walkable in central areas but infrastructure varies.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
83%
Weight: 15
Gojek and Grab widely available for scooters and cars.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited dedicated lanes and traffic can be challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good options via buses, ferries, and flights to other Indonesian cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
91%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals are abundant and affordable.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
75%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage; 5G expanding but not widespread.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
VPNs work reliably for accessing global content and work tools.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
70%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
68%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in cafes and some public areas but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available; longer stays require extensions or special visas.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Complex tax regulations for foreigners; no special digital nomad tax regime.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
72%
Weight: 35
Indonesia offers a digital nomad visa allowing longer stays without local tax obligations.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
75%
Weight: 50
Sanur is welcoming to nomads but less developed than Bali hotspots like Canggu.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
58%
Weight: 25
Occasional meetups but smaller scale than other Bali areas.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
63%
Weight: 20
Some online groups exist but less active than larger nomad hubs.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Relatively safe and welcoming for female travelers but cultural norms should be respected.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant and welcoming to foreigners.