Cost of Living Comparison Between Bålsta and Ubud Cost of Living Comparison Between Bålsta and Ubud

😐 Solo nomad: Bålsta is 49.9% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 121.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bålsta is 58% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 123% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bålsta
Ubud
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$13.24 SEK 125
$3 Rp 48.8K
341.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$68.8 SEK 650
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
449.84%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.12 SEK 86.1
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
186.79%
Cappuccino
$4.32 SEK 40.81
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
95.48%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.69 SEK 25.41
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
144.55%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.43 SEK 22.96
$0.26 Rp 4,217
834.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$7.2 SEK 68
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
188.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.53 SEK 71.2
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
135.31%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bålsta
Ubud
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 SEK 14.77
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
4.70%
White Bread (500g)
$2.06 SEK 19.48
$1.67 Rp 27K
23.35%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.62 SEK 34.22
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
217.54%
Eggs
$3.71 SEK 35.01
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
63.44%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.67 SEK 110
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
-16.28%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$11.91 SEK 112
$4 Rp 64.8K
197.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.62 SEK 110
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
2.83%
Apples (1kg)
$2.63 SEK 24.81
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
-26.94%
Banana (1kg)
$2.69 SEK 25.4
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
75.82%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.39 SEK 22.55
$2.65 Rp 43K
-9.81%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.03 SEK 28.61
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
119.57%
Potato (1kg)
$1.49 SEK 14.11
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
-5.70%
Onion (1kg)
$1.24 SEK 11.71
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
-42.59%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.59 SEK 15.03
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
52.88%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 SEK 9.63
$0.56 Rp 9,114
82.14%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$7.49 SEK 70.8
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
235.87%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.43 SEK 98.5
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
-30.37%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 SEK 14.79
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
-35.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 SEK 18.51
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
-25.76%
🚌 Getting Around
Bålsta
Ubud
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$3.29 SEK 31.09
$0.32 Rp 5,203
928.13%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$73.8 SEK 697
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
629.05%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$6.28 SEK 59.3
$0.49 Rp 7,888
1181.63%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.18 SEK 11.17
$0.34 Rp 5,573
247.06%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$83.2 SEK 786
$6.04 Rp 98K
1277.48%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.95 SEK 18.38
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
167.12%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.6K SEK 307.6K
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
24.19%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.2K SEK 322.7K
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
6.95%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bålsta
Ubud
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$52.1 SEK 493
$62.6 Rp 1M
-16.74%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$21.29 SEK 201
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
419.27%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$36.43 SEK 344
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
49.79%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bålsta
Ubud
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$39.92 SEK 377
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
76.64%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$25.05 SEK 237
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
300.16%
Cinema Ticket
$13.93 SEK 132
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
323.40%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bålsta
Ubud
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$125 SEK 1,180
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
33.98%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$726 SEK 6,858
$6,098 Rp 99M
-88.09%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bålsta
Ubud
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$74.4 SEK 703
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
40.82%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$10.35 SEK 97.8
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
-58.33%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.7 SEK 800
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
-0.65%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$117 SEK 1,110
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
62.11%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bålsta
Ubud
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$824 SEK 7,788
$259 Rp 4.2M
218.51%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$648 SEK 6,121
$159 Rp 2.6M
307.79%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,370 SEK 12.9K
$578 Rp 9.4M
137.19%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,086 SEK 10.3K
$336 Rp 5.5M
223.13%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,751 SEK 35.4K
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
274.97%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,745 SEK 25.9K
$860 Rp 14M
219.07%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bålsta
Ubud
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,161 SEK 39.3K
$182 Rp 3M
2180.99%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3
13.28
-77.41%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Bålsta: October 27, 2025

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

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