Bali (Canggu) vs Phuket — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
Bali (Canggu)
Indonesia
COL Index
38
affordable
Phuket
Thailand
COL Index
40
affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Bali (Canggu) edges out Phuket on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 38 vs 40 (affordable vs affordable). Bali (Canggu) scores higher on safety (67/100), and Bali (Canggu) wins on internet at ~95 Mbps. Overall, Bali (Canggu) takes the Nomad Score crown with 84/100 — best for surfers and wellness.
* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.
Metric
Bali (Canggu)
Phuket
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
$750
$700
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
$500
$480
NoodlePants COL Index
38
40
Safety Score
67/100
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Internet Speed
95 Mbps
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Nomad Score
84/100
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Healthcare Score
60/100
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Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
Not available
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