Cost of Living in BALI vs THAILAND - Which One Is Cheaper? (2025)

[@JooseTheNomad]

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[@ranibazzy264]

I don’t know why there is hate in the comments. This is such a great video and looks like a lot of work went in to it

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ranibazzy264 Thanks so much🙏🏽 Some people didn't seem to get the point of this video / very wrong audience for it😅

[@federica108]

Hey Joose, thank you so mcuh for sharing your experience. I've never been to Bali, but I've spent several months in Koh Phangan both in high and low season. In my experience, accommodation is WAY more expensive than what you're showing, especially in high season. It's also very difficult to find a decent room/apartment, you need to move months in advance.

[@1000stepjourney]

I met this guy in the restaurant when he was cutting the video. Very friendly and great guy! Love your channel, maybe we can do a podcast together on one of these days. I traveled about 40 countries and lived in many different places. Would be fun

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@1000stepjourney Thanks bro🙏🏽

[@Lottieandtom.travel]

2 of our favourite places! Always love to see a new Joose video appear on our homepage 😁 we're heading back to Bali in October after spending 2 months there in July, we miss it already 🤣

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Lottieandtom.travel Hahha thanks guys! Awesome, see you around😎

[@RealSerie26]

This video was not biased at all. You love Bali for sure. 😂

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@RealSerie26 I'm literally sharing my experience😂

[@JetSetJourneys.Podcast]

absolutely awesome place ❤❤

[@Dreamerz1234X]

i dont agree with any of these calculations. lived in Bali & lived in Thailand and Thailand is waayyyy cheaper than Bali ! Bali is getting so expensive

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Dreamerz1234X Give me some example of what prices you don't agree with? I gave the exact prices for everything so you can't really disagree with them😂 But as I said in the end, it's a complex topic of course and everyone has a different lifestyle and different cost of living & experience because of it.

[@5hf2024]

I disagree. If you say Canggu and tourists area then yes, but more local place then it's cheap. You can even eat for 1.5 dollars in Bali if you eat in Warung or even take way in local food merchant.

[@yitnawulan5672]

both places can be cheap depends of lifestyle.

[@deanyboy234]

Agreed - I was just in Koh Phangan and I feel like this is what he is comparing to Bali...it's not comparable at all. Thailand is a huge country with many different budgets. Chiang Mai is much cheaper than Bali with a relatively modern infrastructure, working grab apps and tons of western options. Bangkok, I would also say is comparable with Bali in terms of price despite being in a major hub. If bang for your buck is your main concern, Thailand wins easily..

[@deanyboy234]

@@5hf2024 You can do the exact same in smaller parts of Thailand...I see 30 baht Pad Thai everywhere in Bangkok, lol.

[@SenorPedroGonzalez]

Thailand all the way 👍🌴❤️

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@SenorPedroGonzalez Where do you like the most?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@al9017 what?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@al9017 I literally never meet someone here who's a youtuber😂

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@al9017 Where have you met youtubers in Bali? I really wonder

[@soluckyme910]

Always Bali island is the best 👍

[@inox9094]

Finally! This is the video I’ve been waiting for on the comprehensive comparison between Bali and Thailand. I really enjoyed the details on tourist spots, activities, and even the cost of travel and accommodation. Now I can make a well-informed decision based on this information. Each place has its own charm, but thanks for highlighting the subtle differences that a regular traveler might miss. Excited to figure out which one suits me better

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@inox9094 Awesome, thanks so much🙏🏽

[@TedoraTheExplorer]

Loved this video as I live in Bali but currently in Koh Phanang… living it here too… 👌🏽

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@TedoraTheExplorer Thanks so much! So which one you like better?😉

[@TedoraTheExplorer]

@ it’s tough, only been here a few days and it’s mostly rain but I really like it… gyms aren’t quite Canggu though 😅☺️

[@dimabroad]

Nice video once again! I’ve got nice dance moves as we can see

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@dimabroad thanks bro! Yes you must be professional?

[@dimabroad]

@@JooseTheNomad yeah professional clubber (it’s on my resume)

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@dimabroad I knew it!

[@nomadlife7356]

great content! exactly what I needed to know… we might go to bali first 😊 the accommodations seem cheaper and better

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@nomadlife7356 Thank you! You feel like it's better in Bali?

[@nomadlife7356]

@@JooseTheNomad yes, I have a good feeling 😊 very excited to explore the island. I also want to get the best value for our money. Unfortunately, the Philippines isn’t there yet :(

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@nomadlife7356 Yeah Bali is amazing place to experience! Enjoy🙏🏽

[@nomadlife7356]

@@JooseTheNomad thank you! not until June 😀 looking forwards to the next adventure…

[@steffeman87]

Nice overview! A more accurate comparison would be Bali vs Phuket, in Phuket you have as good delivery as Bali for all kind of food, western food might be a bit more expensive but you have amazing food both western and local. Doing bali vs mostly koh phangan is a bit unfair but I get your point. If you look at for example Chiang mai, that would win most of the categories but there you miss the beach and ocean tho. Thanks for a good overview! Coming back to KP in a few months looking forward to it!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@steffeman87 Thanks! Yeah I used KP mostly because it's my favorite place in Thailand and Canggu in Bali as it's my favorite too. Did use Phuket & Bangkok a lot too tho for the comparison! Hard to compare two different destinations but I did my best haha. Awesome, enjoy🙏🏽

[@steffeman87]

@@JooseTheNomad Understandable to do what you have most experience of :) The bottom line I would say both countries are really really good place to be!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@steffeman87 Haha yeah as I said too!

[@Tiagodisilva]

I recommend following his advice, as this way Thailand becomes freer for me to enjoy! I’ve been to both destinations, and there’s no possible comparison, whether it’s the traffic, the places, the food, the locals or the beaches, which in Bali are awful! 555+

[@MrArikan]

great video very informative! thanks Joose

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks man!

[@AmiyaStore]

Are there any good beaches besides uluwatu and nusa pendina ( near canggu ) ? Just asking to relax at the beach

[@MaxWell-ck4sg]

This breakdown was insane bro! So helpful and insightfull review😍👍 Best videos ever, keep them coming!!!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@MaxWell-ck4sg Thanks so much! Glad to hear🙏🏽

[@JetSetJourneys.Podcast]

i totally agree with you😊😊

[@anginkurika7827]

I understand that you are in Bali more and like Bali more, but from my experience of both places, I would definitely choose Thailand.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@anginkurika7827 You mean it's cheaper or better? And which place over there?

[@atalkhan243]

❤ thank you for the information

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@atalkhan243 of course🙏🏽

[@tanuwidjayaady9515]

I love bali ,i love thailand ,,nice video

[@bunaiuscrten7255]

Thailand for me

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@bunaiuscrten7255 👍

[@bohemiancasanova5538]

Hey Joose, love your videos. Can you tell me what kind of camera and what kind of microphone you are using? I might wanna get them myself 😁

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@bohemiancasanova5538 thanks🙏🏽 iPhone 15 pro, DJI Mic 2, DJI Osmo Pocket 3 :)

[@TheWholeEarth]

Nice video and imagery. A word of caution in that pricing here is very general and depends on what level of accommodation and transport you are looking for, as well as the length of rental. Thailand is a large country with many options, whether it's islands like Phuket, Samui, Phangan or mainland like Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Hua Hin- these will all have a wide range of prices. Same with Bali- Amed, Sanur, Canggu, Bingin all have very different profiles. But still somewhat informative content.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@TheWholeEarth Thanks! Yes just sharing my experience, would be hours long video to compare every single spot😄

[@Tricksandbeats]

Bali ❤

[@kochevnikdigital]

Pretty good comparison, had been living in Bali and Bangkok. And I can confirm the prices and other stuff. Glad that your budget is increasing and you can afford more. Is it because of blogging or from other projects?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@kochevnikdigital Thanks man! KZbin is doing well now yes.

[@jm23233]

Your videos are outstanding brother! Thank you for another great one! 🙏🏻

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@jm23233 Thanks so much🙏🏽

[@TheHusam94]

brother i wanna pay 129 for rent not for a bike

[@JetSetJourneys.Podcast]

Both Bali and Thailand offer great affordability for digital nomads! 🌴 Generally, Bali is slightly pricier due to its popularity, but Thailand, especially cities like Chiang Mai, tends to have lower costs for accommodation and dining. Either way, both are amazing places to live and work remotely! 😊

[@SoloTravelGuyNow]

I enjoy your videos. I'm in Bali (Canggu) for the first time and love it. I may move here but on a SE Asia Journey having spent a month in Philippines before Bali. I'm staying right in Canggu on the street that goes to Batu Bolong beach but wonder if going out a bit and getting a scooter would be more affordable. Gyms, cafes, and like-minded people are most important for me. Would be great to hear back from you.

[@ViktorMudryiWise]

As long as I can leave the western country (Spain) in my case. So I can breathe some LIFE. I am good with any choice you presented. Thank you.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ViktorMudryiWise Good luck🙏🏽

[@enyo4382]

That's funny you say that, because Spain is many people's escape!

[@ViktorMudryiWise]

@@enyo4382 With your salaries, sure, it is great.

[@ilionatroya7129]

I really like your videos, and I find that you are very honest and informative. Bali looks very posh, and I see why it feels quality. But, I don’t see any Bali people or culture in any videos about the place. It just seems full of Westerners living their nomad life. Thailand is still very Thai no matter how touristy the area. And how could you not mention the women here?!? Dating here is amazing, and I’m not talking about “bar girls”. It really makes or breaks the experience if you’re a single guy!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ilionatroya7129 Thank you! Bali has lots of culture, I just don't go film the ceremonies😅 I found it very hard to talk to locals in Thailand as their English is not usually very good at all.. Never had that issue in Bali.

[@itsOnMARS2023]

Hi Joose, did you go on the 5 year+ digital nomad visa? If so did you feel comfortable depositing 130,000 dollars equivalent into a Indonesian Bank as part of the visa requirement?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@itsOnMARS2023 I'm on a 2 year visa now, didn't need to deposit anything :)

[@MrH2O1984]

So Bali has greater food options than the city of Bangkok?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@MrH2O1984 For the type of food I like, yes.

[@martin3399]

@@JooseTheNomad How is that even possible?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@martin3399 Have you been to Bali?

[@martin3399]

@@JooseTheNomad Yes, so what food does Bali have but Bangkok doesn’t?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@martin3399 it's not that there's something one doesn't have but all food I tried in Bangkok was less good but more expensive than in Bali. But that's just my experience

[@Jamborrreeee]

try to make a video " java vs thailand... I believe there will be many viewers.. because Java is the most densely populated island in the world

[@dibaanan-k9x]

What do you do for living? And with this nomad job can anyone move to this country with their family (parents and siblings)? Want a Details video on this and immigration process..

[@reelinfishingus]

Hello Joose, thank you for this video. As my wife and I are currently traveling to Bali and soon Thailand as digital nomads, this video is very helpful. However, we are having great difficulty finding monthly rentals. For example, the beautiful apartment in your video only costs $645 a month. Right now, we're paying more (about $35 a night) for much less nice places. How can we find these deals? Thank you so much for your videos, I think we'll watch almost all of them.

[@laurenwilliams777]

Which has better internet speeds?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@laurenwilliams777 Thailand usually but depends where

[@KTravels1]

I was renting an Nmax in thailand for 5,000 baht/month in Phuket. I don't think it's as expensive as you said.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@KTravels1 2024 Nmax?

[@mariabernadette2721]

Overall, in all aspects, Which do you think is better to visit, Bali or Thailand? I only have a week.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@mariabernadette2721 Impossible to say, it really depends on what you want to see and experience!

[@mariabernadette2721]

​@@JooseTheNomad I like the convenience of travel, better infrastructure. Where should I go?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@mariabernadette2721 Both can work😄

[@mariabernadette2721]

​@@JooseTheNomad It's useless to ask a fool who has no certainty in making a decision, but thanks for the answer 😅

[@ldhcbd5877]

​@@mariabernadette2721 He loves Bali and lives in Bali. He cannot answer that Thailand is better overall. You will see that he often argues with people who like Thailand more.

[@aDeedADay]

Hey man nice video. Im heading back out to s.e.a in january long term. Considering bali and using guest houses. Would you mind sharing where the accomodation is in this video at 3.33? It looks beautiful. Thanks 👍

[@FerTow87]

What about Koh Samui? Better than Koh Pagnan? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@FerTow87 Depends on the person, you can watch my Samui video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIHdlWB3gtWpm80

[@TravelIsraell]

You should go to pokhara, nepal.

[@GipsyDean]

In Bali if you were on a very low budget ($1200 usd) and you wanted to just stay mostly in one place (no moto rental, no gym) within walking distance of a beach where would you recommend?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@GipsyDean I guess anywhere you can find a place you like within your budget, and an area you like. Not sure what you'd like: Seseh, Pererenan, Canggu, Berawa, Sanur?

[@whysanjay3074]

Sanur is the best for retiree n family... Even half your budget still OK..trust me!!

[@pursuitofexcitement]

I know you're a beachy guy, but you should do a series on Chiang Mai soon.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@pursuitofexcitement What's so great about it?

[@pursuitofexcitement]

@@JooseTheNomad It's the OG digital nomad hub! It was home to meetups and a considerable community of DNs in 2016, well before the current boom.

[@pursuitofexcitement]

@@JooseTheNomad It's easy to network here, the weather is beautiful from November to February, and it's quite cheap for digital nomads just starting out (I rent my studio for 7000B (~200 USD), and there are units in my building that go for 5500B). There are rooms that are even cheaper, too (although basic)

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@pursuitofexcitement Da Nang just seems so much nicer with the beach and everything tho.. But I'll try it out next year

[@pursuitofexcitement]

@@JooseTheNomad I'm headed there in February... can't wait!

[@soluckyme910]

Always Bali island the best at world. And Bali island is Euro Indonesia. Because so many tourism come and stay in Bali Long year. And than they are build hotel and restaurant, cafe, massage, atc. Bali island is the best.

[@ViktorOddy]

Why you never mention about living in a hostel? It’s about $140/month, for me as a single man seems pretty good option tbh

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ViktorOddy As a nomad? Probably almost no one would do that long-term😄

[@ViktorOddy]

Why not? I lived about 5 months this year in hostels in Bangkok as well as Vietnam, I love working from coffee shops anyways

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ViktorOddy I could never do that but good for you if it works haha🙏🏽

[@RingoSG]

Private room in hostel? Or living with 4-10 people in the room ? Used to live in hostels all the time when I was a student travelling, never again 😂. People in and out of the room, weird smell of feet, opening suitcases that wake you up, people entering the room at night drunk, couple having s**, person sleeping in the bunk above you waking you up, shower can be dirty. Never again 😂😂😂.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@RingoSG Definitely shared room for $140/month. Hahahhaah exactly what I was thinking😄

[@paradise-adventures]

Your prices are way off for Thailand. The prices you list for Thailand are only relevant for Bangkok or Phuket. Everywhere else is way cheaper. Bali is also not a major city like Bangkok so it would be more relevant to compare Bangkok with Jakarta prices. If you look at somewhere like Krabi (which is actually similar to Bali), you will find the prices in Thailand are well below anything in Bali even in high season.

[@Natureboy-w1e]

Yeah, bali pricier

[@nicolelouis8968]

Yes I live in Thailand and his prices are way off, only includes the top tourist areas. Albeit, Joose makes very good quality, beautiful, streamlined videos, that are very Western. Only showing Western places for tourists/Digital Nomads which misses the cultural feel to these countries. Guess it's his target market, makes it straight forward and easier to create rather than having to ask permission. BTW, I pay less than $200 per month for a condo in the North. South Thailand has become much more expensive all year round.But still cheaper prices than this video suggests. Am looking to try elsewhere to live but Thailand beats all the prices so far, including .Lombok which expensive it seems.

[@paradise-adventures]

@@nicolelouis8968 he included prices for a place in Thailand that comes with a pool and gym and then includes the gym membership cost just to justify it in Bali because you can't get a place with a gym there. He is definitely not eating at western places in Bali for those prices but is in Thailand, this should really be this is what I spent in Thailand because I do not know Thailand anywhere close to what I know of Bali so I am clearly over spending. You're right he's videos are the quality of someone who has been making KZbin videos for like 4 year now. Oh, wait!

[@nicolelouis8968]

@ Yes it doesn't feel an accurate picture of Thailand. There are other options and places to visit rather than the two highest priced, tourist destinations. Like Krabi, Railay Beach, Hua Hin and Chiangmai. It's a bit like an American perspective travelling the world!

[@nicolelouis8968]

@@paradise-adventures Yes it doesn't feel an accurate picture of Thailand. There are other options and places to visit rather than the two highest priced, tourist destinations. Like Krabi, Railay Beach, Hua Hin and Chiangmai. It's a bit like an American perspective travelling the world! But I think his content is targeting to Digital Nomads who often like to show a bit of flashy lifestyle amongst each other. To compare both is a good idea, but it could be more accurate.

[@neo_saaid]

Thanks

[@JooseTheNomad]

No problem

[@backpackerlens]

I thought I was too bias when I judged that Bali is best lifestyle so far becuase I am an Indonesian digital nomad. But after trying nomad in Da nang and Southern Thailand also Bangkok, and also watching your video I agree all what you said in your video. Bali is amazing. One thing note I see that if Bali government can't manage the overtourism and the roads that are so worsening recently and Vietnam Govt find this opportunity to catch up Bali as a digital nomand destination. Cities in Vietnam like Da Nang, Hoi An, Ninh Binh will be the next favorite digital nomad's destinations. Thailand should fix problem of payment method's options and I am not really keen to be charged 220 baht just to withdraw cash in Thai banks , and again few cafes that should accept cards but not.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@backpackerlens Yeah no place is perfect but Bali can be still soooo good🙏🏽

[@kailey2052]

Can I please ask what currency this is in? USD? Also please suggestions for the pererenan villas? Cant seem to find under $1500 AUD

[@kailey2052]

Also, how did you find adjusting to the food? I am from Australia and am quite worried about getting sick often

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@kailey2052 USD. Yeah you need to know how to look and get deals, that's why created my bali life guide as I can't go so deep into details on youtube videos

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@kailey2052 Sometimes it's been a struggle but mostly fine even with my sensitive stomach. Some people never have problems

[@nonickch]

I doubt Bali belly has anything to do with the sea. I got it like most people (twice even), but I never went into the sea.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@nonickch Yeah definitely can get is from food too hahah, maybe not from the sea, not sure about that

[@MrMountain707]

In terms of touristy restaurants Bali is cheaper. But for local food, Thailand is way cheaper. Most of thailand has $90 a month scooters

[@kutaboardsbuisnesaccount]

i sense some bias towards bali but ig that's just understandable? dont care either way, i love both

[@KK-ce9ep]

How do you book a villa in Bali before I come? What platform is good to search on? Thank you!

[@edgar_annapurna]

what do you mean bali has better surfing? I think koh phangan has better surf scene

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@edgar_annapurna there's no surfing in Phangan?😄

[@edgar_annapurna]

@ it is hidden. It is a nude hippie surfing community

[@AplikatordeckingWpc]

Bali berada di bibir samudera Hindia

[@edgar_annapurna]

@@JooseTheNomad there is a secret surfing spot. Where all the naked hippies surf near Zen beach

[@stilu2012]

i did not talk about weather and seasons

[@ThrowBackZone]

So, if you had to choose just one place to live for a year, Bali or Thailand? Drop your thoughts! I’m torn! 😂✈

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ThrowBackZone Depends on what you want out of it and what kinda vibe you enjoy😄 But personally I'd choose Bali.

[@JetSetJourneys.Podcast]

there both awesome place .. that your gonna love it❤❤

[@UlilangMatapang]

Nice color contact lens where did you get those?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@UlilangMatapang what?😄

[@alexander_ohl]

Which backpack do you use for traveling? 🤓

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@alexander_ohl I have one from DB Journey :)

[@hiroshitakegawa]

cool

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@hiroshitakegawa 🙏🏽

[@TheGuidedNiche]

Phuket for Me!!!

[@Kushal-v8b]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Kushal-v8b My pleasure🙏🏽

[@vaekrumes9235]

Hi Mr. Bali

[@JooseTheNomad]

Hello!

[@dreaderus]

Can I sub a bicycle in for the scooter ?

[@GipsyDean]

Sure if you enjoy sweating profusely! It is too humid.... with an e-bike yes!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@dreaderus Would be a bit difficult in most areas😅

[@gothops2632]

Do they accept Australian dollars in Bali?

[@BmacT]

BKK and Pattaya have some amazing huge gyms

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@BmacT With tropical spa area with pool, sunbeds, sauna, ice bath, jacuzzi, steam sauna?👀

[@BmacT]

@@JooseTheNomad check out Virgin Active gyms no nature though because there in bkk but they are high end with tons of amenities!!

[@maamoulashta159]

Youre referring to Muscle Factory I bet hahaha

[@BmacT]

@@maamoulashta159 virgin active gyms there's 6 in Bkk. They are super high end with tons of amenities!!

[@martyb4404]

@@JooseTheNomad Yes. All of the above. The gyms in BKK are amazing. Even have a Salt aromatherapy relaxation room. You have great weight rooms AND UNLIMITED Yoga and Pilates classes are included in some of these so that a la carte cost you have for Yoga in Bali you would not pay for in BKK.

[@sylvainhyais8166]

Amazing that some young people are so much into confort and money. ...The most important is find the place where you feel best, and if you think it's more expensive then you decide to spend less.But this is an era of the digital nomads showing off " life style".... I own a nice flat in France but when I travel I don't care ,because I 'm outside visiting,meeting people, doing sports...I just fancy a simple clean simple place. Anyway thanks for your insighs.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@sylvainhyais8166 Yeah it'd different when you live here long-term of course! Thanks🙏🏽

[@globalnews2150]

I lived in Jakarta and Java mostly, been to Bali and Thailand. Yeah Java is the cheapest and more beautiful nature as the coastline in Java is 2 times longer than Thailand. And more nature!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@globalnews2150 Where in Java is the more beautiful coastline?

[@globalnews2150]

@@JooseTheNomad You better check the Gunung Kidul beaches in Yogyakarta, Pangandaran Beach, Ujung Kulon Beach, Pangasan Beach, Pulau Merah Beach, Pantai Mutiara Trenggalek, and many more. The total coastline of Java Island is 8,624 km which is 2 times bigger than Thailand’s coastline (3400 km)

[@globalnews2150]

@@JooseTheNomad If you’re in Java, I suggest you to take 7 days in Yogyakarta. It has many good Co-working spaces. Beaches pretty similar with Bali, bigger roads and less traffic. I recommend you in Yogyakarta: Malioboro Street, Prawirotaman (Canggu of Jogja), Parangtritis Beach, Wohkudu Beach, Timang Beach, Merapi Lava Tour, Dieng Plateu Highland, Prambanan Temple, Obelix Sea View (it looks like Savaya but the entry cost is just 30K IDR). Yeah, Yogyakarta is cheaper than Bali. Good quality as less traffic and close to beaches, waterfalls, and mountains too. If I could choose to live, I can live both in Yogyakarta and Bali. The flight from Jogja to Bali is just 30 minutes so ahaha

[@jackjamara7099]

​@@globalnews2150kalo pantai indonesia timur paling indah, gak da apa2 nya bali

[@andreanto3205]

Bali is cheap but it depends on your lifestyle, if you want cheap go to local shops and if you want to buy food/snacks go to Indomart/Alfamart, don't go to imported shops, about Bali vs Thailand, East Indonesia is much more beautiful than Thailand but not yet popular, for example Raja Ampat, Wayag Island and Lebengki

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@andreanto3205 Yes for sure!

[@andreanto3205]

@@JooseTheNomad what do you think about raja ampat

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@andreanto3205 Not looking into travel at the moment

[@soluckyme910]

Always Bali island is the best👍because so many tourism from Euro come and stay in Bali island and stay long years. Bali island is Euro Indonesia🇮🇩. Why? So many people from Euro come to Bali and build hotel, massage, restaurant, and stay with their family in Bali. The best👍

[@galihagengpermata1461]

You comparing small province in indonesia with a country?

[@goldencream2761]

Should be koh phangan vs Bali, you need to spend more time in Thailand to give less biased thoughts on the whole country

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@goldencream2761 I wasn't trying to make a universal "fair" comparison to crown a winner😄 Just sharing my experience of the prices in the spots I have personally stayed longer and that are popular among other nomads as well.

[@joelwieland1767]

Agree. All the prices etc were based on Koh Phangan, which is a small island. Food delivery, scooter rental etc is cheaper and easier in other parts of thailand. Also rent.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@joelwieland1767 The rent prices were not just based in Koh Phangan?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@joelwieland1767 And I showed scooter prices from Phuket too.

[@GipsyDean]

Is Kuta a good place to stay on a budget?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Could be

[@argon5806]

Everything is cheaper in Bali except apt which will be double

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@argon5806 not need to be double but yeah

[@adam-n9w]

European women prefer Bali while men prefer Thailand, it's true! 😊😂

[@JooseTheNomad]

I wonder why!

[@terangkehidupan6442]

Karena Wisata Sex, Narkoba, Judi/Kasino di Pulau Bali dilarang atau Ilegal ❎ !! 😅

[@bkkwalk3549]

@@terangkehidupan6442and the reason why European women like Bali it’s because of Men prostitution is available 😅😅😅

[@anginkurika7827]

​@@terangkehidupan6442 There are many Indonesian gays on X, one of the top in Asia or the world 😂😂😂

[@terangkehidupan6442]

@@anginkurika7827 NDASMU 🤡

[@alexandrsaraev2976]

There is an option how to withdrow money in Thailand with no fee - via Kungsri bank cashier (this is called cash advance).

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@alexandrsaraev2976 Not as easy as ATM tho but good to know.

[@TMACMACHINE]

Can any country do that?

[@5hf2024]

Indonesia vs. Thailand. Bali is not even the biggest island. It's just one of 38 provinces in Indonesia. If you say Phuket vs. Bali then it makes sense.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@5hf2024 Bali is the main place to go as a nomad, Thailand have many. That's why it's like this, why is it a problem🙈

[@globalnews2150]

@@JooseTheNomad it seems disgraceful for Thailand as the whole country vs an island. But yeah, Indonesia itself is about 5642 km length (as distance of Dubai to Thailand)

[@temutemu-ep4rb]

Spot on!! People tend to forget the context of comparing 1 small island vs a country. If they ignore this fact, then bali as an island need more credits than thailand as a country

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@5hf2024 Guys, I wasn't trying to make a universal "fair" comparison to crown a winner😄 Just sharing my experience of thr prices in the spots I have personally stayed longer and that are popular among other nomads as well.

[@jackjamara7099]

Bagus dong dia compare propinsi vs thailand, berarti dia/turis asing tau kalo Indonesia sangat besar, dan gak mungkin dia/turis asing explore indonesia karena pasti membutuhkan dana yg sangat besar😅😅😅

[@bobanbobanovic2986]

Phuket is the most expensive area in Thailand 🤑

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@bobanbobanovic2986 can be yeah

[@carlottavalenti]

WHY living in Srilanka is so much more expensive than this!? cant understand why

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@carlottavalenti That is a great question

[@martin3399]

@@carlottavalenti is it so much more expensive? Not my experience at all …

[@DCthebuilder]

Great video I think it’s hard to compare a country with an island Thailand can be super cheap for nice places to live but I have to agree with most of this . I prefer Bali because it just feels better but I also need to explore Thailand more because I was turned off by Bangkok then Phuket and pattaya just wasn’t my vibe. And I will try Chang Mai but I’m a beach person so I won’t be there very long

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@DCthebuilder Thanks! Yeah I like Koh Phangan a lot but Canggu is still better for a long stay!

[@franzzegg4435]

It seems as this guy only has Canggu as a reference.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@franzzegg4435 In Bali?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@franzzegg4435 It's the most popular spot to stay longer so of course I used it more than the other places

[@Vlogged-off]

5 months on expsive islands = not alot

[@jopnow]

are shark encounters common in bali?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@jopnow nope

[@2502chong]

Why don't you say that Bali is better than Thailand in every way so that foreigners won't come to Thailand too much?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@2502chong Beacuse I'm an honest person :)

[@AnDi-w6r]

Both are beautiful btw,, but because of more freedom lk Smoking weed, getting drunk, Going out with the girls, I'd choose Thailand.....in Bali you would get arrested if you got caught smoking weed or getting drunk on street, bt in Thailand i heard ppl smoking weed and getting drunk everywhere esp in a bar so cs of that Thailand is my pick,,, bt quality of life, cheaper price, surfing, yea Bali is probably better.....bt again i like smoking, drinking, going out a lot so yea it's my opinion, bt for living in peace yea Bali is a perfect place to be, bt for crazy bad guy like me i just wanna hv fun,, btw im from same country, im from north mallucan Indonesia,,

[@user-uc1vs7kj9s]

You are just comparing Bali with Koh Phangan 😅 Bangkok is way cheaper! If you compare Thai islands with Bali, of course they are going to be more expensive. But Bangkok and Chiang Mai are cheaper! You can eat for 1$ , gym is cheaper than Bali, and accomodation too. Also for grab food you can find many places to eat. Of course in Koh Phangan you can not find, because is just a pretty small island for tourists. There is no sense to compare Bali and Koh Phangan. You just love Bali lol I like your videos, but this video has no sense. Don’t say Thailand is more expensive, because is not. Just Koh Phangan or Samui are more expensive

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@user-uc1vs7kj9s I just shared my experience, I've been in Bangkok & Phuket as well.

[@SantosaTosari]

Realy?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@SantosaTosari ?

[@bobgoodi-jd4dx]

Bali is so boreing and is a place for elder women not so Thailand. Thailand is for all types of budget and has everything that bali has and then some. Dont kid your self 😂

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@bobgoodi-jd4dx what😂

[@bobgoodi-jd4dx]

@@JooseTheNomad basically Bali is for simps. There you go

[@addis.temari]

No bud (LEGAL) in Bali; imma Thai kinda guy.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@addis.temari 😄

[@mtt_302]

Wait, Bali belly comes from swimming in the ocean not the food!?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@mtt_302 Could come from both.. But not sure exactly how probable it is from the ocean

[@adamwodern792]

not safe country be careful

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@adamwodern792 not safe how?

[@adamwodern792]

@@JooseTheNomad I'm talking about Thailand i was there the last month It was a bad experience

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@adamwodern792 Where in Thailand and bad how?

[@evinaifa5777]

Baguslah kalo bali lebih mahal jadi yang datang ke bali bukan gelandangan 😂😂

[@flashwgordon]

"opsans"

[@Bahemoth666]

Country vs island

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Bahemoth666 Isn't that obvious?

[@Deoka4732]

​@@JooseTheNomadit's not fair, you compare thailand which is a country with a province in Indonesia. Thailand VS Indonesia is the right one

[@JP.Travelz]

$950 USD in thailand > U can get places for HALF of that

[@JooseTheNomad]

Didn't I literally say you can get places for $200-300?😂

[@ianpatrick23]

I’ve noticed you’re starting to recycle a lot of your video clips in these new videos

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ianpatrick23 I try to use different clips as much as I can

[@jejuden3000]

Philippine won as the best overall always!

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@jejuden3000 Why?😄

[@RingoSG]

Philippines is great but food is a big no no. I prefer Vietnamese/thai culture.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@RingoSG And PH definitely more expensive! But it's also amazing but not so much for a long stay..

[@paranoya733]

PH have the highest Petrol prices in southeast asia, impact on higher cost of fruits, rice, ingredients being distributed, not to mention natural disasters that kill food productions

[@MsToodo]

@@paranoya733 and less safer than Thailand or other countries...

[@user-sy6jf4hm3t]

Short answer: Thailand.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@user-sy6jf4hm3t Not fot me haha!

[@ynny.]

thailand is cheaper :3

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ynny. Is it?

[@cooldude-bronst]

Go to Afghanistan, Nigeria, Libya and Syria, guarantee is the cheapest living cost in world over there.. 😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@cooldude-bronst 😅

[@Jay_babee]

with all respect...it's so annoying when people reffer to Bali as if was a whole country, should be Thailand and Indonesia. It's exactly the same when people call the USA "America" this being a whole continent 🙃

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Jay_babee I didn't say Bali is a country😄

[@ilionatroya7129]

The country is and has always been “America”. We are American citizens. Mexico is the United States of Mexico, emphasis on Mexico being the country. So, stop with the pretentious American bashing.

[@kharisfabregas1903]

Tidak adil bandingin bali sama tahlilan! Bali pulau tahlilan negara

[@JooseTheNomad]

I wasn't trying to make a universal "fair" comparison to crown a winner😄 Just sharing my experience of the prices in the spots I have personally stayed longer and that are popular among other nomads as well.