Cost of Living Comparison Between Luanda and Ubud Cost of Living Comparison Between Luanda and Ubud

😐 Solo nomad: Luanda is 52.3% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 72.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Luanda is 60% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 121.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Luanda
Ubud
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.7 AOA 5,198
$3 Rp 48.8K
90.00%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$47.43 AOA 43.3K
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
278.83%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.9 AOA 7,204
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
148.43%
Cappuccino
$3.51 AOA 3,201
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
58.82%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.67 AOA 1,526
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
51.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.07 AOA 974
$0.26 Rp 4,217
311.54%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.57 AOA 1,430
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
-37.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.78 AOA 1,623
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
-44.38%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Luanda
Ubud
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.9 AOA 1,729
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
27.52%
White Bread (500g)
$1.16 AOA 1,062
$1.67 Rp 27K
-30.54%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.4 AOA 1,277
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
22.81%
Eggs
$2.12 AOA 1,937
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
-6.61%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.33 AOA 11.2K
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
-11.55%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.99 AOA 5,466
$4 Rp 64.8K
49.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.18 AOA 9,288
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
-9.91%
Apples (1kg)
$2.61 AOA 2,384
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
-27.50%
Banana (1kg)
$1.07 AOA 975
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
-30.07%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.11 AOA 2,836
$2.65 Rp 43K
17.36%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.06 AOA 1,882
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
49.28%
Potato (1kg)
$1.81 AOA 1,652
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
14.56%
Onion (1kg)
$1.55 AOA 1,412
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
-28.24%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.03 AOA 1,853
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
95.19%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.45 AOA 415
$0.56 Rp 9,114
-19.64%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.32 AOA 2,116
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
4.04%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.87 AOA 7,178
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
-47.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.6 AOA 543
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
-75.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.25 AOA 1,142
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
-52.65%
🚌 Getting Around
Luanda
Ubud
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.33 AOA 304
$0.32 Rp 5,203
3.13%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.14 AOA 30.2K
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
227.47%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.17 AOA 1,068
$0.49 Rp 7,888
138.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.85 AOA 778
$0.34 Rp 5,573
150.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.8 AOA 5,285
$6.04 Rp 98K
-3.97%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.35 AOA 323
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
-52.05%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.7K AOA 17.9M
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
-25.03%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.8K AOA 26.3M
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
-9.68%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Luanda
Ubud
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$95.5 AOA 87.1K
$62.6 Rp 1M
52.58%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$20.45 AOA 18.7K
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
398.78%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$131 AOA 119.9K
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
440.54%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Luanda
Ubud
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$43.51 AOA 39.7K
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
92.52%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.53 AOA 13.2K
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
132.11%
Cinema Ticket
$4.42 AOA 4,028
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
34.35%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Luanda
Ubud
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$697 AOA 635.9K
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
647.99%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$15.1K AOA 13.7M
$6,098 Rp 99M
147.11%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Luanda
Ubud
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$98.5 AOA 89.8K
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
86.44%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$80 AOA 72.9K
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
221.94%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$130 AOA 118.7K
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
52.67%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$256 AOA 233.6K
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
253.40%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Luanda
Ubud
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$524 AOA 477.7K
$259 Rp 4.2M
102.38%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$286 AOA 260.9K
$159 Rp 2.6M
80.04%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,340 AOA 2.1M
$578 Rp 9.4M
305.21%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,327 AOA 1.2M
$336 Rp 5.5M
294.66%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$10.5K AOA 9.5M
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
946.35%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$895 AOA 816.6K
$860 Rp 14M
4.07%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Luanda
Ubud
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,522 AOA 1.4M
$182 Rp 3M
734.06%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
24
13.28
80.72%

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

Last update for Luanda: October 28, 2025

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

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