How much cheaper is Bali than Sydney?
At a comfortable single-person budget, Bali (Canggu) runs around $1,350/month versus roughly $4,200/month in Sydney — about 68% less. The gap is driven almost entirely by rent, which is typically 3-4x cheaper in Canggu than inner Sydney.
Can Australians work remotely from Bali long-term?
Indonesia offers a 5-year digital nomad visa requiring roughly $1,500/year in fees, or Australians can enter on a 60-day tourist visa and extend once. Neither route grants Indonesian work rights for local employers — it covers remote work for a foreign employer or your own business.
Do I still pay Australian tax if I move to Bali?
If you remain an Australian tax resident, the ATO taxes your worldwide income regardless of where you live — moving to Bali doesn't itself change your tax residency. Indonesia doesn't tax foreign-sourced remote income for non-residents, but your Australian obligations depend on the ATO's residency tests, which are about ties to Australia, not just physical location.