Cost of Living Comparison Between Boroko and Ubud Cost of Living Comparison Between Boroko and Ubud

😐 Solo nomad: Boroko is 36.6% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 50.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Boroko is 14.4% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 28.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Boroko
Ubud
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.63 PGK 31.15
$3 Rp 48.8K
154.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$38.87 PGK 159
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
210.46%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.93 PGK 24.22
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
86.48%
Cappuccino
$2.26 PGK 9.22
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
2.26%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 PGK 3.12
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
-30.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.84 PGK 3.43
$0.26 Rp 4,217
223.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.38 PGK 9.71
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
-4.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.06 PGK 16.57
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
26.87%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Boroko
Ubud
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.65 PGK 6.73
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
10.74%
White Bread (500g)
$1.25 PGK 5.1
$1.67 Rp 27K
-25.15%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.33 PGK 5.45
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
16.67%
Eggs
$3.81 PGK 15.55
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
67.84%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.51 PGK 18.43
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
-67.65%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.15 PGK 25.13
$4 Rp 64.8K
53.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.21 PGK 29.46
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
-36.19%
Apples (1kg)
$4.08 PGK 16.64
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
13.33%
Banana (1kg)
$2.85 PGK 11.62
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
86.27%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.88 PGK 11.74
$2.65 Rp 43K
8.68%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.95 PGK 12.03
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
113.77%
Potato (1kg)
$3.06 PGK 12.48
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
93.67%
Onion (1kg)
$1 PGK 4.08
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
-53.70%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.18 PGK 4.82
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
13.46%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.46 PGK 1.89
$0.56 Rp 9,114
-17.86%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.13 PGK 25.05
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
174.89%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.2 PGK 21.23
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
-65.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.23 PGK 5.02
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
-49.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 PGK 7.04
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
-34.47%
🚌 Getting Around
Boroko
Ubud
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.46 PGK 1.87
$0.32 Rp 5,203
43.75%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.64 PGK 129
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
212.65%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.75 PGK 19.41
$0.49 Rp 7,888
869.39%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.51 PGK 6.16
$0.34 Rp 5,573
344.12%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.77 PGK 48.03
$6.04 Rp 98K
94.87%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.82 PGK 3.34
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
12.33%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.3K PGK 91.1K
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
-14.87%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$24.6K PGK 100.2K
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
-23.13%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Boroko
Ubud
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$68.2 PGK 278
$62.6 Rp 1M
8.90%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$46.91 PGK 192
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
1044.15%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$241 PGK 982
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
889.51%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Boroko
Ubud
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.67 PGK 186
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
102.08%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.79 PGK 64.5
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
152.24%
Cinema Ticket
$7.31 PGK 29.84
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
122.19%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Boroko
Ubud
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$361 PGK 1,476
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
287.72%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,440 PGK 9,963
$6,098 Rp 99M
-59.98%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Boroko
Ubud
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$31.7 PGK 129
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
-39.98%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$14.32 PGK 58.4
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
-42.35%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$48.46 PGK 198
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
-43.15%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$29.23 PGK 119
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
-59.67%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Boroko
Ubud
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,535 PGK 14.4K
$259 Rp 4.2M
1265.88%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$237 PGK 968
$159 Rp 2.6M
49.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,555 PGK 14.5K
$578 Rp 9.4M
515.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$237 PGK 968
$336 Rp 5.5M
-29.43%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$860 Rp 14M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Boroko
Ubud
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$378 PGK 1,544
$182 Rp 3M
107.34%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11
13.28
-17.17%

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

Last update for Boroko: October 28, 2025

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

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