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Canggu vs Gaborone — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Indonesia
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
very affordable
Botswana
Cost of Living (US=100)
61
mid-priced
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Canggu edges out Gaborone on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 32.2 vs 61 (US=100; very affordable vs mid-priced). Gaborone scores higher on safety (72/100), and Canggu wins on internet at ~60 Mbps. Overall, Canggu takes the Nomad Score crown with 85/100 — best for remote workers.

Metric
Canggu
Gaborone
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$950
US$450
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$650
US$280
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
61
Safety Score
70/100
72/100
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
35 Mbps
Nomad Score
85/100
62/100
Healthcare Score
60/100
60/100
Digital Nomad Visa
Not available
Not available

Who is each city for?

Canggu is better for…
Remote workers
See the Indonesia country profile
Gaborone is better for…
Remote workers
See the Botswana country profile

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