Side-by-side city decision # Canggu vs Vancouver. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link CangguIndonesia1 VS VancouverCanada4 $1,150Canggu monthly budget $3,100Vancouver monthly budget 25 MbpsCanggu internet 150 MbpsVancouver internet Decision summary Vancouver Vancouver leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Canggu Speed Fastest internet Vancouver Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Vancouver Air Cleanest air Vancouver Walk Most walkable Vancouver Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Canggu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/canggu.md) Indonesia 1/6 Budget$1,150 Internet25 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Vancouver](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/canada/vancouver.md) Canada 4/6 Budget$3,100 Internet150 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals Total estimated budget $1,150 $3,100 1-bed center rent $650 $2,100 Coworking desk $160 $300 Local meal $5 $20 Cappuccino $3.5 $4.5 Gym membership $40 $60 Transport budget $60 $100 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 25 Mbps 150 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 75/100 80/100 Air quality 55/100 70/100 Walkability 4/10 8/10 Female safety 7/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 9/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Average Good English proficiency Average Excellent Climate type Tropical monsoon Oceanic Best time to visit Apr - Oct May - Sep Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Canggu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/canggu.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * World-class surf breaks right at your doorstep * Thriving digital nomad community with daily meetups * Affordable luxury villas with private pools * Excellent coworking spaces with fast fiber internet * Vibrant healthy food scene (acai bowls, smoothies, poke) * Stunning sunsets over rice paddies and beach clubs ### Trade-offs * Notorious traffic congestion on main roads during peak hours * Frequent power cuts and occasional water shortages * Limited public healthcare; serious cases require travel to Denpasar or abroad * Rainy season (Nov-Mar) brings floods and muddy roads * Scooter repairs and rentals can be overpriced due to tourism * Petty theft and scams targeting distracted tourists ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival (30 days) * B211A Social/Cultural Visa (60-180 days) * Remote Worker Visa (B211A with work endorsement) * Second Home Visa (5-10 years) [Vancouver](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/canada/vancouver.md) Canada → ### Strengths * Stunning natural beauty with mountains and ocean * Very safe city with low crime rates * Multicultural and inclusive community * Excellent healthcare system * Efficient public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure * Thriving tech and remote work scene ### Trade-offs * Extremely high cost of living, especially rent * Long, rainy winters can be depressing * Expensive and competitive housing market * Visible homelessness and drug crisis in downtown * Traffic congestion during peak hours * Limited digital nomad visa options ### Common visa routes * Visitor Visa * Working Holiday Visa * Start-up Visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.