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Uluwatu

Bali's surf-and-luxury clifftop enclave, distinct from Canggu's nomad hub and Ubud's wellness scene

In Uluwatu, a mid-range month runs about $2,248 (IDR 39,769,328) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 60% of cities

Internet3/10

Slower internet than about 70% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking6.6/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability1.1/10

Among the 5% hardest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness7.3/10

Better wellness options than about 70% of cities

Getting There2.7/10

Harder to reach than about 80% of cities

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