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

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Denpasar, Bali is 41.3% more expensive than Ambon without rent, and 44.7% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Denpasar, Bali is 29.3% more expensive than Ambon without rent, and 71.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Denpasar, Bali
Ambon
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.39 RpĀ 40.5K
$0.94 RpĀ 15.9K
154.26%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$21.79 RpĀ 369.2K
$12.26 RpĀ 207.7K
77.73%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.41 RpĀ 57.8K
$3.42 RpĀ 58.0K
-0.29%
Cappuccino
$1.86 RpĀ 31.6K
$1.66 RpĀ 28.1K
12.05%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
$0.51 RpĀ 8,563
72.55%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.46 RpĀ 7,800
$0.26 RpĀ 4,425
76.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.01 RpĀ 34.0K
$2.48 RpĀ 41.9K
-18.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.53 RpĀ 42.9K
$3.61 RpĀ 61.2K
-29.92%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Denpasar, Bali
Ambon
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.45 RpĀ 24.7K
$1.21 RpĀ 20.5K
19.83%
White Bread (500g)
$1.97 RpĀ 33.4K
$1.16 RpĀ 19.7K
69.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.99 RpĀ 16.8K
$0.93 RpĀ 15.8K
6.45%
Eggs
$1.91 RpĀ 32.4K
$1.54 RpĀ 26.1K
24.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.91 RpĀ 201.7K
$7.98 RpĀ 135.2K
49.25%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.40 RpĀ 57.6K
$3.07 RpĀ 52.1K
10.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.77 RpĀ 165.6K
$7.71 RpĀ 130.7K
26.72%
Apples (1kg)
$3.07 RpĀ 52.1K
$2.38 RpĀ 40.3K
28.99%
Banana (1kg)
$1.26 RpĀ 21.3K
$1.43 RpĀ 24.3K
-11.89%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 RpĀ 36.8K
$1.89 RpĀ 32.1K
14.81%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.89 RpĀ 32.0K
$1.50 RpĀ 25.3K
26.00%
Potato (1kg)
$1.59 RpĀ 27.0K
$1.33 RpĀ 22.5K
19.55%
Onion (1kg)
$1.78 RpĀ 30.2K
$1.95 RpĀ 33.0K
-8.72%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.8K
$0.91 RpĀ 15.5K
-3.30%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 RpĀ 10.5K
$0.45 RpĀ 7,632
37.78%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.60 RpĀ 44.0K
$2.52 RpĀ 42.7K
3.17%
Wine (Bottle)
$19.92 RpĀ 337.6K
$22.35 RpĀ 378.6K
-10.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.30 RpĀ 39.0K
$2.09 RpĀ 35.4K
10.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.25 RpĀ 38.1K
$3.17 RpĀ 53.7K
-29.02%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Denpasar, Bali
Ambon
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.24 RpĀ 4,046
$0.30 RpĀ 5,071
-20.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.48 RpĀ 126.8K
$9.79 RpĀ 165.8K
-23.60%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.44 RpĀ 7,435
$0.53 RpĀ 9,052
-16.98%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 RpĀ 7,033
$0.38 RpĀ 6,392
10.53%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.48 RpĀ 92.8K
$2.84 RpĀ 48.1K
92.96%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.71 RpĀ 12.1K
$0.76 RpĀ 12.9K
-6.58%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.2K RpĀ 392.8M
$24.3K RpĀ 411.6M
-4.57%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.6K RpĀ 484.1M
$27.5K RpĀ 466.6M
3.76%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Denpasar, Bali
Ambon
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$73.2 RpĀ 1.2M
$70.4 RpĀ 1.2M
3.89%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.53 RpĀ 59.9K
$4.42 RpĀ 75.0K
-20.14%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$21.72 RpĀ 368.1K
$22.51 RpĀ 381.4K
-3.51%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Denpasar, Bali
Ambon
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$67.6 RpĀ 1.1M
$23.48 RpĀ 397.8K
188.03%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.53 RpĀ 76.7K
$6.05 RpĀ 102.5K
-25.12%
Cinema Ticket
$2.85 RpĀ 48.3K
$3.02 RpĀ 51.2K
-5.63%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Denpasar, Bali
Ambon
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$230 RpĀ 3.9M
$91.6 RpĀ 1.6M
150.68%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,190 RpĀ 87.9M
$7,672 RpĀ 130.0M
-32.35%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Denpasar, Bali
Ambon
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.14 RpĀ 781.8K
$41.45 RpĀ 702.2K
11.31%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.23 RpĀ 563.0K
$30.58 RpĀ 518.2K
8.67%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$76.2 RpĀ 1.3M
$67.3 RpĀ 1.1M
13.25%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$67.1 RpĀ 1.1M
$73.5 RpĀ 1.2M
-8.81%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Denpasar, Bali
Ambon
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$519 RpĀ 8.8M
$258 RpĀ 4.4M
101.69%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$346 RpĀ 5.9M
$155 RpĀ 2.6M
122.61%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 RpĀ 30.1M
$594 RpĀ 10.1M
198.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,077 RpĀ 18.2M
$328 RpĀ 5.6M
228.27%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,597 RpĀ 27.1M
$1,120 RpĀ 19.0M
42.60%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,260 RpĀ 21.3M
$797 RpĀ 13.5M
58.16%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Denpasar, Bali
Ambon
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$296 RpĀ 5.0M
$182 RpĀ 3.1M
62.41%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
9.15
45.14%

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Last update for Denpasar, Bali: March 2, 2026

Last update for Ambon: March 1, 2026

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