Bali (Canggu) vs Manila for Digital Nomads
🇮🇩 Bali (Canggu) vs 🇵🇭 Manila · updated 2026-07
Verdict
Cheaper: Manila · Faster internet: Manila · Higher Nomad Score: Bali (Canggu).
Head-to-head
| 🇮🇩 Bali (Canggu) | 🇵🇭 Manila | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable / month | $1,400 | $1,270 ★ |
| 1-bed rent | $700 | $600 ★ |
| Food | $320 | $300 ★ |
| Coworking | $120 | $110 ★ |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 90 ★ |
| Affordability | 82 | 86 ★ |
| Weather | 86 ★ | 66 |
| Community | 95 ★ | 74 |
| Nomad Score | 80 ★ | 77 |
| Climate | Tropical, wet Nov–Mar | Tropical, wet Jun–Nov |
★ = better on that row. Figures are aggregated estimates.
FAQ
Is Bali (Canggu) or Manila cheaper for digital nomads?
Manila is cheaper — about $1,270/month vs $1,400/month for a comfortable solo setup.
Which has faster internet, Bali (Canggu) or Manila?
Manila has faster average broadband (90 Mbps vs 60 Mbps).
Which has the higher Nomad Score?
Bali (Canggu) scores 80 vs 77 on our composite of affordability, connectivity, weather and community.