Cost of Living Comparison Between Brisbane and Ubud Cost of Living Comparison Between Brisbane and Ubud

😐 Solo nomad: Brisbane is 66.7% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 214.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Brisbane is 84.9% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 182.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Brisbane
Ubud
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.24 A$24.88
$3 Rp 48.8K
441.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$71.2 A$109
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
468.85%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.6 A$14.7
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
201.89%
Cappuccino
$3.6 A$5.51
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
62.90%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.74 A$4.2
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
149.09%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 A$3.29
$0.26 Rp 4,217
726.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.36 A$9.75
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
154.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.97 A$12.2
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
149.06%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Brisbane
Ubud
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.6 A$2.45
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
7.38%
White Bread (500g)
$2.22 A$3.39
$1.67 Rp 27K
32.93%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.8 A$2.76
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
57.89%
Eggs
$4.47 A$6.85
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
96.92%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.05 A$12.33
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
-42.25%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.09 A$12.4
$4 Rp 64.8K
102.25%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.4 A$20.53
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
18.58%
Apples (1kg)
$3.25 A$4.98
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
-9.72%
Banana (1kg)
$2.75 A$4.21
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
79.74%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.66 A$4.07
$2.65 Rp 43K
0.38%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.23 A$6.48
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
206.52%
Potato (1kg)
$2.41 A$3.69
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
52.53%
Onion (1kg)
$2.26 A$3.46
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
4.63%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.44
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
115.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.24 A$1.89
$0.56 Rp 9,114
121.43%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$32.96 A$50.5
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
1378.03%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.07 A$20.02
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
-12.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.47 A$6.85
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
83.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.04 A$6.19
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
53.03%
🚌 Getting Around
Brisbane
Ubud
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.34 A$0.53
$0.32 Rp 5,203
6.25%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.98 A$41.33
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
166.60%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.23 A$3.41
$0.49 Rp 7,888
355.10%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.56 A$2.4
$0.34 Rp 5,573
358.82%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$33.95 A$52
$6.04 Rp 98K
462.09%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.23 A$1.89
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
68.49%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.6K A$43.8K
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
9.16%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.6K A$34.7K
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
-29.17%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Brisbane
Ubud
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$144 A$221
$62.6 Rp 1M
130.30%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$25.53 A$39.11
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
522.68%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$53.9 A$82.6
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
121.79%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Brisbane
Ubud
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$49.01 A$75.1
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
116.86%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.02 A$26.07
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
171.88%
Cinema Ticket
$13.17 A$20.18
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
300.30%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Brisbane
Ubud
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,646 A$2,521
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
1665.54%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$8,863 A$13.6K
$6,098 Rp 99M
45.35%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Brisbane
Ubud
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$72.8 A$111
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
37.75%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$44.21 A$67.7
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
77.98%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.5 A$145
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
10.89%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$101 A$155
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
39.82%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Brisbane
Ubud
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,588 A$2,433
$259 Rp 4.2M
513.67%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,237 A$1,894
$159 Rp 2.6M
678.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,568 A$3,935
$578 Rp 9.4M
344.71%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,885 A$2,888
$336 Rp 5.5M
460.89%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$8,805 A$13.5K
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
780.14%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$6,597 A$10.1K
$860 Rp 14M
666.68%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Brisbane
Ubud
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,896 A$5,968
$182 Rp 3M
2035.26%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.24
13.28
-53.01%

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

Last update for Brisbane: October 28, 2025

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

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