Cost of Living Comparison Between Denpasar, Bali and Metro, Lampung Cost of Living Comparison Between Denpasar, Bali and Metro, Lampung

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Denpasar, Bali is 68.2% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 54.7% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Denpasar, Bali is 32% more expensive than Metro, Lampung without rent, and 86.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Denpasar, Bali
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.39 RpĀ 40.5K
$3.12 RpĀ 52.8K
-23.40%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$21.79 RpĀ 369.2K
$18.40 RpĀ 311.8K
18.42%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.41 RpĀ 57.8K
$2.72 RpĀ 46.1K
25.37%
Cappuccino
$1.86 RpĀ 31.6K
$2.11 RpĀ 35.7K
-11.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
$0.51 RpĀ 8,571
72.55%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.46 RpĀ 7,800
$0.26 RpĀ 4,375
76.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.01 RpĀ 34.0K
$1.57 RpĀ 26.5K
28.03%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.53 RpĀ 42.9K
$3.31 RpĀ 56.1K
-23.56%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Denpasar, Bali
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.45 RpĀ 24.7K
$1.13 RpĀ 19.1K
28.32%
White Bread (500g)
$1.97 RpĀ 33.4K
$0.95 RpĀ 16.0K
107.37%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.99 RpĀ 16.8K
$1.00 RpĀ 17.0K
-1.00%
Eggs
$1.91 RpĀ 32.4K
$0.86 RpĀ 14.6K
122.09%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.91 RpĀ 201.7K
$6.43 RpĀ 108.9K
85.23%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.40 RpĀ 57.6K
$2.53 RpĀ 42.9K
34.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.77 RpĀ 165.6K
$7.73 RpĀ 131.0K
26.39%
Apples (1kg)
$3.07 RpĀ 52.1K
$1.65 RpĀ 27.9K
86.06%
Banana (1kg)
$1.26 RpĀ 21.3K
$1.13 RpĀ 19.1K
11.50%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 RpĀ 36.8K
$1.25 RpĀ 21.2K
73.60%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.89 RpĀ 32.0K
$1.01 RpĀ 17.1K
87.13%
Potato (1kg)
$1.59 RpĀ 27.0K
$1.38 RpĀ 23.5K
15.22%
Onion (1kg)
$1.78 RpĀ 30.2K
$1.39 RpĀ 23.5K
28.06%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.8K
$0.62 RpĀ 10.5K
41.94%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 RpĀ 10.5K
$0.43 RpĀ 7,283
44.19%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.60 RpĀ 44.0K
$2.12 RpĀ 35.9K
22.64%
Wine (Bottle)
$19.92 RpĀ 337.6K
$14.93 RpĀ 252.9K
33.42%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.30 RpĀ 39.0K
$1.89 RpĀ 32.0K
21.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.25 RpĀ 38.1K
$3.24 RpĀ 54.9K
-30.56%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Denpasar, Bali
Metro, Lampung
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.24 RpĀ 4,046
$0.29 RpĀ 4,995
-17.24%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.48 RpĀ 126.8K
$9.57 RpĀ 162.2K
-21.84%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.44 RpĀ 7,435
$0.53 RpĀ 8,952
-16.98%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 RpĀ 7,033
$0.37 RpĀ 6,319
13.51%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.48 RpĀ 92.8K
$3.12 RpĀ 52.8K
75.64%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.71 RpĀ 12.1K
$0.76 RpĀ 12.8K
-6.58%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.2K RpĀ 392.8M
$30.6K RpĀ 519.1M
-24.33%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.6K RpĀ 484.1M
$32.9K RpĀ 557.6M
-13.19%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Denpasar, Bali
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$73.2 RpĀ 1.2M
$91.2 RpĀ 1.5M
-19.73%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.53 RpĀ 59.9K
$6.77 RpĀ 114.7K
-47.86%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$21.72 RpĀ 368.1K
$27.76 RpĀ 470.3K
-21.76%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Denpasar, Bali
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$67.6 RpĀ 1.1M
$23.34 RpĀ 395.4K
189.76%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.53 RpĀ 76.7K
$6.04 RpĀ 102.4K
-25.00%
Cinema Ticket
$2.85 RpĀ 48.3K
$3.15 RpĀ 53.3K
-9.52%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Denpasar, Bali
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$230 RpĀ 3.9M
$94.9 RpĀ 1.6M
141.81%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,190 RpĀ 87.9M
$9,612 RpĀ 162.9M
-46.01%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Denpasar, Bali
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.14 RpĀ 781.8K
$28.45 RpĀ 482.0K
62.18%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.23 RpĀ 563.0K
$14.08 RpĀ 238.6K
136.01%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$76.2 RpĀ 1.3M
$22.24 RpĀ 376.8K
242.72%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$67.1 RpĀ 1.1M
$40.58 RpĀ 687.6K
65.25%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Denpasar, Bali
Metro, Lampung
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$519 RpĀ 8.8M
$258 RpĀ 4.4M
101.12%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$346 RpĀ 5.9M
$160 RpĀ 2.7M
115.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 RpĀ 30.1M
$583 RpĀ 9.9M
204.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,077 RpĀ 18.2M
$329 RpĀ 5.6M
227.50%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,597 RpĀ 27.1M
$1,375 RpĀ 23.3M
16.16%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,260 RpĀ 21.3M
$812 RpĀ 13.8M
55.15%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Denpasar, Bali
Metro, Lampung
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$296 RpĀ 5.0M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
9.59
38.48%

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Last update for Denpasar, Bali: March 2, 2026

Last update for Metro, Lampung: March 1, 2026

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