Cost of Living

Ubud, Indonesia

Live cost-of-living data for Ubud — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
14/ 10086% cheaper than New York
$246/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety
15%
Income Tax
tropical rainforest
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
15/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$450/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$280/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$850/month
Food & Groceries
12/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.8/kg
Transportation
8/100
Monthly Transit Pass$0/month
One-Way Ticket$0/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.8/km
Utilities
5/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$35/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$18/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$8/month
Healthcare
45/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$35/visit
Dentist Visit$45/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
30/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$250/month
International Primary School (yearly)$6,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$150/course
Entertainment
15/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
Clothing
20/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
12/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$15/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
Dining Out
18/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$4/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$25/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
30/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$300/month
Babysitter (per hour)$6/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$10/pack
Fitness & Sports
20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$20/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

85 Mbps
Internet Speed
$175
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
35/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Penestanan, Nyuh Kuning, Sayan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ubud cheap to live in?

Ubud has a cost of living index of 14/100, where New York = 100. It is 86% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $500–$700 per month.

How much does rent cost in Ubud?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Ubud costs approximately $450/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $280/month.

Is Ubud good for digital nomads?

Ubud has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 85 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $175/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Ubud?

The median net monthly salary in Ubud is approximately $246 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Ubud compare to New York for cost of living?

Ubud (cost index 14) is 86% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,150/month by moving from New York to Ubud.

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