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

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Denpasar, Bali is 23.7% more expensive than Bandung without rent, and 50.4% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Denpasar, Bali is 22.2% more expensive than Bandung without rent, and 89.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Denpasar, Bali
Bandung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.39 RpĀ 40.3K
$1.31 RpĀ 22.1K
82.44%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$21.79 RpĀ 367.9K
$9.44 RpĀ 159.4K
130.83%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.41 RpĀ 57.6K
$3.34 RpĀ 56.4K
2.10%
Cappuccino
$1.86 RpĀ 31.5K
$1.45 RpĀ 24.4K
28.28%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.8K
$0.49 RpĀ 8,257
79.59%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.46 RpĀ 7,774
$0.27 RpĀ 4,607
70.37%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.01 RpĀ 33.9K
$3.34 RpĀ 56.4K
-39.82%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.53 RpĀ 42.8K
$3.47 RpĀ 58.6K
-27.09%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Denpasar, Bali
Bandung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.45 RpĀ 24.6K
$1.17 RpĀ 19.8K
23.93%
White Bread (500g)
$1.97 RpĀ 33.3K
$1.06 RpĀ 17.9K
85.85%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.99 RpĀ 16.8K
$0.94 RpĀ 15.9K
5.32%
Eggs
$1.91 RpĀ 32.2K
$1.54 RpĀ 26.0K
24.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.91 RpĀ 201.0K
$9.00 RpĀ 151.9K
32.33%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.40 RpĀ 57.4K
$2.98 RpĀ 50.3K
14.09%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.77 RpĀ 165.0K
$7.76 RpĀ 131.1K
25.90%
Apples (1kg)
$3.07 RpĀ 51.9K
$2.36 RpĀ 39.9K
30.08%
Banana (1kg)
$1.26 RpĀ 21.3K
$1.34 RpĀ 22.6K
-5.97%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 RpĀ 36.7K
$1.71 RpĀ 28.8K
26.90%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.89 RpĀ 31.9K
$1.59 RpĀ 26.9K
18.87%
Potato (1kg)
$1.59 RpĀ 26.9K
$1.40 RpĀ 23.6K
13.57%
Onion (1kg)
$1.78 RpĀ 30.1K
$2.63 RpĀ 44.4K
-32.32%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.8K
$0.89 RpĀ 15.0K
-1.12%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 RpĀ 10.4K
$0.46 RpĀ 7,727
34.78%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.60 RpĀ 43.8K
$2.58 RpĀ 43.6K
0.78%
Wine (Bottle)
$19.92 RpĀ 336.4K
$23.83 RpĀ 402.4K
-16.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.30 RpĀ 38.9K
$2.13 RpĀ 35.9K
7.98%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.25 RpĀ 38.0K
$3.46 RpĀ 58.4K
-34.97%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Denpasar, Bali
Bandung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.24 RpĀ 4,033
$0.32 RpĀ 5,406
-25.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.48 RpĀ 126.4K
$10.54 RpĀ 178.0K
-29.03%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.44 RpĀ 7,410
$0.77 RpĀ 13.0K
-42.86%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 RpĀ 7,009
$0.71 RpĀ 12.0K
-40.85%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.48 RpĀ 92.5K
$2.59 RpĀ 43.8K
111.58%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.71 RpĀ 12.0K
$0.84 RpĀ 14.1K
-15.48%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.2K RpĀ 391.5M
$24.9K RpĀ 421.3M
-7.08%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.6K RpĀ 482.5M
$25.8K RpĀ 435.4M
10.82%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Denpasar, Bali
Bandung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$73.2 RpĀ 1.2M
$44.79 RpĀ 756.3K
63.36%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.53 RpĀ 59.7K
$4.45 RpĀ 75.2K
-20.67%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$21.72 RpĀ 366.8K
$22.94 RpĀ 387.3K
-5.32%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Denpasar, Bali
Bandung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$67.6 RpĀ 1.1M
$21.37 RpĀ 360.8K
216.47%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.53 RpĀ 76.4K
$6.47 RpĀ 109.3K
-29.98%
Cinema Ticket
$2.85 RpĀ 48.2K
$3.13 RpĀ 52.9K
-8.95%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Denpasar, Bali
Bandung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$230 RpĀ 3.9M
$92.7 RpĀ 1.6M
147.68%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,190 RpĀ 87.6M
$7,573 RpĀ 127.9M
-31.47%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Denpasar, Bali
Bandung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.14 RpĀ 779.2K
$41.94 RpĀ 708.2K
10.01%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.23 RpĀ 561.1K
$30.87 RpĀ 521.3K
7.64%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$76.2 RpĀ 1.3M
$58.4 RpĀ 985.8K
30.56%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$67.1 RpĀ 1.1M
$64.8 RpĀ 1.1M
3.46%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Denpasar, Bali
Bandung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$519 RpĀ 8.8M
$234 RpĀ 4.0M
121.55%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$346 RpĀ 5.8M
$154 RpĀ 2.6M
124.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 RpĀ 30.0M
$460 RpĀ 7.8M
285.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,077 RpĀ 18.2M
$249 RpĀ 4.2M
332.91%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,597 RpĀ 27.0M
$753 RpĀ 12.7M
112.15%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,260 RpĀ 21.3M
$331 RpĀ 5.6M
280.35%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Denpasar, Bali
Bandung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$296 RpĀ 5.0M
$273 RpĀ 4.6M
8.37%
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 Bandung: February 28, 2026

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