Tax Rate
#15
of 124 cities
19%
Current value (lower is better)
#123 of 124
Asia
Bali
Indonesia
Salary & Cost of Living
How do salaries and expenses in Bali compare to Tel Aviv-Yafo?
Purchasing Power Comparison
An engineer in Bali is 74% worse off vs in Tel Aviv-Yafo
This shows how far a software engineer's salary goes in Bali compared to Tel Aviv-Yafo, taking into account both salary differences and cost of living.
Net Salary
$10,701
-$71K (-87%) vs Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tax Rate: 19%
Community Insights
NewBali remains a top destination for the lifestyle-focused software engineer, particularly those who value surfing and sunsets over reliable infrastructure. While the financial benefits of geo-arbitrage are undeniable for those earning foreign currency, the reality of living here involves navigating chaotic traffic, spotty internet, and increasing pollution. It is not a tech hub for local employment (median salary ~$13k/year) but rather a playground for remote workers who can tolerate the developing world's friction in exchange for a villa lifestyle.
Resident Sentiment
Sentiment is increasingly mixed. While newcomers often enjoy the "honeymoon phase" of cheap luxury and tropical vibes, long-term residents and recent discussions highlight growing frustration with overcrowding, gentrification, and the traffic crisis in 2024/2025. Many experienced nomads now view Bali as a seasonal destination rather than a permanent home, often leaving during the rainy season or when infrastructure fatigue sets in.
The Good
Rankings
Top 12%
Cost of Living
#33
of 124 cities
36/100
Current value (lower is better)
Community Events
#75
of 124 cities
0 events on luma
Current value
Housing Affordability
How affordable is housing for a software engineer in Bali compared to Tel Aviv-Yafo?
Salary Converter
Enter your annual gross salary (before taxes) to see what you would need to earn in Bali to maintain the same standard of living.
$
