Cost of Living Comparison Between Jaco Beach and Ubud Cost of Living Comparison Between Jaco Beach and Ubud

😐 Solo nomad: Jaco Beach is 31.7% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 76.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jaco Beach is 52.3% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 90.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jaco Beach
Ubud
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.3 ₡3,652
$3 Rp 48.8K
143.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$39.51 ₡19.8K
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
215.58%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.9 ₡4,458
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
179.87%
Cappuccino
$3.95 ₡1,980
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
78.73%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.56 ₡783
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
41.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1 ₡498
$0.26 Rp 4,217
284.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.96 ₡1,481
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
18.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.99 ₡1,499
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
-6.56%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jaco Beach
Ubud
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 ₡697
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
-6.71%
White Bread (500g)
$2.01 ₡1,004
$1.67 Rp 27K
20.36%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.14 ₡1,070
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
87.72%
Eggs
$2.33 ₡1,167
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
2.64%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10 ₡5,005
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
-28.26%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.14 ₡4,074
$4 Rp 64.8K
103.50%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.83 ₡5,424
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
-4.16%
Apples (1kg)
$4.57 ₡2,287
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
26.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.51 ₡754
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
-1.31%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.3 ₡2,151
$2.65 Rp 43K
62.26%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.21 ₡1,607
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
132.61%
Potato (1kg)
$1.38 ₡693
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
-12.66%
Onion (1kg)
$1.29 ₡648
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
-40.28%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.84 ₡420
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
-19.23%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.76 ₡879
$0.56 Rp 9,114
214.29%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.18 ₡2,593
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
132.29%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.81 ₡6,414
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
-14.49%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.38 ₡1,194
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
-2.06%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 ₡1,020
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
-22.73%
🚌 Getting Around
Jaco Beach
Ubud
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.01 ₡505
$0.32 Rp 5,203
215.63%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.87 ₡936
$0.49 Rp 7,888
281.63%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.86 ₡932
$0.34 Rp 5,573
447.06%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.73 ₡3,872
$6.04 Rp 98K
27.98%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.47 ₡736
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
101.37%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.9K ₡19M
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
44.45%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.2K ₡16.1M
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
0.67%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jaco Beach
Ubud
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$71.6 ₡35.8K
$62.6 Rp 1M
14.28%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.08 ₡11.1K
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
438.54%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$41.97 ₡21K
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
72.57%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jaco Beach
Ubud
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$47.39 ₡23.7K
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
109.69%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.65 ₡11.8K
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
277.80%
Cinema Ticket
$9.97 ₡4,991
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
203.04%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Jaco Beach
Ubud
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$437 ₡218.6K
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
368.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,682 ₡3.3M
$6,098 Rp 99M
9.58%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jaco Beach
Ubud
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.8 ₡30.9K
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
17.00%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51 ₡25.5K
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
105.31%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$128 ₡63.9K
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
49.73%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$107 ₡53.6K
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
47.79%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jaco Beach
Ubud
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$562 ₡281.4K
$259 Rp 4.2M
117.19%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$490 ₡245.4K
$159 Rp 2.6M
208.59%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,890 ₡946.1K
$578 Rp 9.4M
227.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,042 ₡521.5K
$336 Rp 5.5M
209.92%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$860 Rp 14M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jaco Beach
Ubud
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$401 ₡200.6K
$182 Rp 3M
119.60%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
10.17
13.28
-23.42%

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

Last update for Jaco Beach: October 28, 2025

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

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