Side-by-side city decision # Nottingham vs Bali. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link NottinghamUnited Kingdom3/6 VS BaliIndonesia3/6 $1,855Nottingham monthly budget $1,455Bali monthly budget 180 MbpsNottingham internet 55 MbpsBali internet Decision summary No universal winner The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit. Cost Best budget Bali Speed Fastest internet Nottingham Vibe Best nomad vibe Bali Safety Highest safety Bali Air Cleanest air Nottingham Walk Most walkable Nottingham Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Nottingham](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-kingdom/nottingham.md) United Kingdom 3/6 Budget$1,855 Internet180 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Bali](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/bali.md) Indonesia 3/6 Budget$1,455 Internet55 Mbps Vibe9/10 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 MetricNottinghamBali Total estimated budget $1,855 $1,455 1-bed center rent $1,120 $850 Coworking desk $250 $170 Local meal $18 $2.5 Cappuccino $4.3 $2.8 Gym membership $42 $45 Transport budget $85 $85 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricNottinghamBali Internet speed 180 Mbps 55 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 9/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricNottinghamBali Safety index 62/100 72/100 Air quality 72/100 70/100 Walkability 8/10 4/10 Female safety 7/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 6/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricNottinghamBali Healthcare quality Excellent Good English proficiency Excellent Good Climate type Temperate maritime Tropical monsoon Best time to visit May - Sep 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. [Nottingham](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-kingdom/nottingham.md) United Kingdom → ### Strengths * Lower living costs than London and much of southeast England * Fast rail connections to London, Birmingham, Manchester and other UK cities * Walkable central districts with extensive tram and bus coverage * Strong student, creative and technology communities * Reliable high-speed broadband and widespread contactless payments * Easy access to the Peak District and Midlands countryside ### Trade-offs * Grey, wet weather and short winter daylight can affect mood * City-centre rents have risen sharply in popular buildings * Some outer areas are less convenient without a car or bus pass * Rush-hour road traffic can be slow * There is no dedicated UK digital nomad visa * Winter heating and council tax can substantially raise monthly costs ### Common visa routes * Standard Visitor visa * Youth Mobility Scheme visa * Skilled Worker visa [Bali](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/bali.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * Large, established remote-worker community * Affordable food, services, and domestic travel * Excellent coworking choice in Canggu and Ubud * Tropical lifestyle with beaches, rice fields, and surf * Strong café culture and widespread digital payments * Reliable mobile data and improving fiber internet ### Trade-offs * Traffic and unsafe scooter conditions are major drawbacks * Rents in popular areas have risen sharply * Sidewalks and public transport are limited * Rainy-season humidity, flooding, and internet disruptions occur * Tap water is not safe to drink * Tourism pressure can make Canggu and Seminyak crowded ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival / electronic Visa on Arrival * B211A Visit Visa * E33G Remote Worker 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.