Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Denpasar, Bali Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandung and Denpasar, Bali

šŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Bandung is 19.2% cheaper than Denpasar, Bali without rent, and 33.5% cheaper with rent.
šŸ™‚ Family of 3: Bandung is 18.2% cheaper than Denpasar, Bali without rent, and 47.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Bandung
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.31 RpĀ 22.1K
$2.39 RpĀ 40.3K
-45.19%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$9.44 RpĀ 159.4K
$21.79 RpĀ 367.9K
-56.68%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.34 RpĀ 56.4K
$3.41 RpĀ 57.6K
-2.05%
Cappuccino
$1.45 RpĀ 24.4K
$1.86 RpĀ 31.5K
-22.04%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.49 RpĀ 8,257
$0.88 RpĀ 14.8K
-44.32%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.27 RpĀ 4,607
$0.46 RpĀ 7,774
-41.30%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.34 RpĀ 56.4K
$2.01 RpĀ 33.9K
66.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.47 RpĀ 58.6K
$2.53 RpĀ 42.8K
37.15%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Bandung
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.17 RpĀ 19.8K
$1.45 RpĀ 24.6K
-19.31%
White Bread (500g)
$1.06 RpĀ 17.9K
$1.97 RpĀ 33.3K
-46.19%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.94 RpĀ 15.9K
$0.99 RpĀ 16.8K
-5.05%
Eggs
$1.54 RpĀ 26.0K
$1.91 RpĀ 32.2K
-19.37%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.00 RpĀ 151.9K
$11.91 RpĀ 201.0K
-24.43%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.98 RpĀ 50.3K
$3.40 RpĀ 57.4K
-12.35%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.76 RpĀ 131.1K
$9.77 RpĀ 165.0K
-20.57%
Apples (1kg)
$2.36 RpĀ 39.9K
$3.07 RpĀ 51.9K
-23.13%
Banana (1kg)
$1.34 RpĀ 22.6K
$1.26 RpĀ 21.3K
6.35%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.71 RpĀ 28.8K
$2.17 RpĀ 36.7K
-21.20%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.59 RpĀ 26.9K
$1.89 RpĀ 31.9K
-15.87%
Potato (1kg)
$1.40 RpĀ 23.6K
$1.59 RpĀ 26.9K
-11.95%
Onion (1kg)
$2.63 RpĀ 44.4K
$1.78 RpĀ 30.1K
47.75%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.89 RpĀ 15.0K
$0.88 RpĀ 14.8K
1.14%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.46 RpĀ 7,727
$0.62 RpĀ 10.4K
-25.81%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.58 RpĀ 43.6K
$2.60 RpĀ 43.8K
-0.77%
Wine (Bottle)
$23.83 RpĀ 402.4K
$19.92 RpĀ 336.4K
19.63%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.13 RpĀ 35.9K
$2.30 RpĀ 38.9K
-7.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.46 RpĀ 58.4K
$2.25 RpĀ 38.0K
53.78%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Bandung
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 RpĀ 5,406
$0.24 RpĀ 4,033
33.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.54 RpĀ 178.0K
$7.48 RpĀ 126.4K
40.91%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.77 RpĀ 13.0K
$0.44 RpĀ 7,410
75.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.71 RpĀ 12.0K
$0.42 RpĀ 7,009
69.05%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.59 RpĀ 43.8K
$5.48 RpĀ 92.5K
-52.74%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.84 RpĀ 14.1K
$0.71 RpĀ 12.0K
18.31%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.9K RpĀ 421.3M
$23.2K RpĀ 391.5M
7.62%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K RpĀ 435.4M
$28.6K RpĀ 482.5M
-9.76%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bandung
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$44.79 RpĀ 756.3K
$73.2 RpĀ 1.2M
-38.79%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.45 RpĀ 75.2K
$3.53 RpĀ 59.7K
26.06%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.94 RpĀ 387.3K
$21.72 RpĀ 366.8K
5.62%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Bandung
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.37 RpĀ 360.8K
$67.6 RpĀ 1.1M
-68.40%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.47 RpĀ 109.3K
$4.53 RpĀ 76.4K
42.83%
Cinema Ticket
$3.13 RpĀ 52.9K
$2.85 RpĀ 48.2K
9.82%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Bandung
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$92.7 RpĀ 1.6M
$230 RpĀ 3.9M
-59.63%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,573 RpĀ 127.9M
$5,190 RpĀ 87.6M
45.93%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Bandung
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.94 RpĀ 708.2K
$46.14 RpĀ 779.2K
-9.10%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.87 RpĀ 521.3K
$33.23 RpĀ 561.1K
-7.10%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$58.4 RpĀ 985.8K
$76.2 RpĀ 1.3M
-23.41%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$64.8 RpĀ 1.1M
$67.1 RpĀ 1.1M
-3.34%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Bandung
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$234 RpĀ 4.0M
$519 RpĀ 8.8M
-54.86%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$154 RpĀ 2.6M
$346 RpĀ 5.8M
-55.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$460 RpĀ 7.8M
$1,775 RpĀ 30.0M
-74.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$249 RpĀ 4.2M
$1,077 RpĀ 18.2M
-76.90%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$753 RpĀ 12.7M
$1,597 RpĀ 27.0M
-52.86%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$331 RpĀ 5.6M
$1,260 RpĀ 21.3M
-73.71%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Bandung
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$273 RpĀ 4.6M
$296 RpĀ 5.0M
-7.73%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
13.28
-31.10%

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Last update for Bandung: February 28, 2026

Last update for Denpasar, Bali: March 2, 2026

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