Bali (Canggu) vs Bangkok for Digital Nomads
🇮🇩 Bali (Canggu) vs 🇹🇭 Bangkok · updated 2026-07
Verdict
Cheaper: Bangkok · Faster internet: Bangkok · Higher Nomad Score: Bangkok.
Head-to-head
| 🇮🇩 Bali (Canggu) | 🇹🇭 Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable / month | $1,400 | $1,350 ★ |
| 1-bed rent | $700 | $650 ★ |
| Food | $320 | $320 |
| Coworking | $120 | $120 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 130 ★ |
| Affordability | 82 | 84 ★ |
| Weather | 86 ★ | 70 |
| Community | 95 ★ | 88 |
| Nomad Score | 80 | 82 ★ |
| Climate | Tropical, wet Nov–Mar | Tropical, hot & humid |
★ = better on that row. Figures are aggregated estimates.
FAQ
Is Bali (Canggu) or Bangkok cheaper for digital nomads?
Bangkok is cheaper — about $1,350/month vs $1,400/month for a comfortable solo setup.
Which has faster internet, Bali (Canggu) or Bangkok?
Bangkok has faster average broadband (130 Mbps vs 60 Mbps).
Which has the higher Nomad Score?
Bangkok scores 82 vs 80 on our composite of affordability, connectivity, weather and community.