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

šŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Mataram is 30.7% cheaper than Denpasar, Bali without rent, and 40.6% cheaper with rent.
šŸ™‚ Family of 3: Mataram is 32% cheaper than Denpasar, Bali without rent, and 51.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Mataram
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.05 RpĀ 17.8K
$2.39 RpĀ 40.4K
-56.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$10.90 RpĀ 184.3K
$21.79 RpĀ 368.5K
-49.98%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.28 RpĀ 38.6K
$3.41 RpĀ 57.7K
-33.14%
Cappuccino
$1.82 RpĀ 30.8K
$1.86 RpĀ 31.5K
-2.15%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.52 RpĀ 8,731
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
-40.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.34 RpĀ 5,749
$0.46 RpĀ 7,786
-26.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.56 RpĀ 43.3K
$2.01 RpĀ 33.9K
27.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.63 RpĀ 61.3K
$2.53 RpĀ 42.8K
43.48%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Mataram
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.54 RpĀ 26.0K
$1.45 RpĀ 24.6K
6.21%
White Bread (500g)
$1.68 RpĀ 28.3K
$1.97 RpĀ 33.3K
-14.72%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.77 RpĀ 13.1K
$0.99 RpĀ 16.8K
-22.22%
Eggs
$1.36 RpĀ 23.0K
$1.91 RpĀ 32.3K
-28.80%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.29 RpĀ 55.7K
$11.91 RpĀ 201.3K
-72.38%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.51 RpĀ 59.3K
$3.40 RpĀ 57.5K
3.24%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.12 RpĀ 103.5K
$9.77 RpĀ 165.3K
-37.36%
Apples (1kg)
$1.74 RpĀ 29.4K
$3.07 RpĀ 52.0K
-43.32%
Banana (1kg)
$1.24 RpĀ 21.0K
$1.26 RpĀ 21.3K
-1.59%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.82 RpĀ 30.7K
$2.17 RpĀ 36.8K
-16.13%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.77 RpĀ 13.1K
$1.89 RpĀ 31.9K
-59.26%
Potato (1kg)
$0.84 RpĀ 14.1K
$1.59 RpĀ 26.9K
-47.17%
Onion (1kg)
$1.86 RpĀ 31.5K
$1.78 RpĀ 30.1K
4.49%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.44 RpĀ 7,420
$0.88 RpĀ 14.8K
-50.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.34 RpĀ 5,751
$0.62 RpĀ 10.4K
-45.16%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.83 RpĀ 30.9K
$2.60 RpĀ 43.9K
-29.62%
Wine (Bottle)
$16.47 RpĀ 278.5K
$19.92 RpĀ 337.0K
-17.32%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.36 RpĀ 40.0K
$2.30 RpĀ 39.0K
2.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.60 RpĀ 60.8K
$2.25 RpĀ 38.0K
60.00%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Mataram
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.60 RpĀ 10.1K
$0.24 RpĀ 4,039
150.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.53 RpĀ 313.3K
$7.48 RpĀ 126.6K
147.73%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.50 RpĀ 8,458
$0.44 RpĀ 7,421
13.64%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 RpĀ 4,854
$0.42 RpĀ 7,020
-30.95%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.05 RpĀ 51.6K
$5.48 RpĀ 92.7K
-44.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.65 RpĀ 11.0K
$0.71 RpĀ 12.1K
-8.45%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.2K RpĀ 392.7M
$23.2K RpĀ 392.1M
0.17%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K RpĀ 459.5M
$28.6K RpĀ 483.2M
-4.90%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mataram
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.8 RpĀ 876.1K
$73.2 RpĀ 1.2M
-29.21%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.29 RpĀ 72.5K
$3.53 RpĀ 59.8K
21.53%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.44 RpĀ 328.7K
$21.72 RpĀ 367.4K
-10.50%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Mataram
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.54 RpĀ 448.8K
$67.6 RpĀ 1.1M
-60.76%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.82 RpĀ 132.2K
$4.53 RpĀ 76.6K
72.63%
Cinema Ticket
$2.17 RpĀ 36.7K
$2.85 RpĀ 48.2K
-23.86%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Mataram
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$90.4 RpĀ 1.5M
$230 RpĀ 3.9M
-60.63%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,244 RpĀ 71.8M
$5,190 RpĀ 87.8M
-18.23%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Mataram
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.55 RpĀ 618.0K
$46.14 RpĀ 780.4K
-20.78%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.68 RpĀ 417.4K
$33.23 RpĀ 562.0K
-25.73%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$61.9 RpĀ 1.0M
$76.2 RpĀ 1.3M
-18.81%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.51 RpĀ 685.1K
$67.1 RpĀ 1.1M
-39.59%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Mataram
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$77.0 RpĀ 1.3M
$519 RpĀ 8.8M
-85.17%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$131 RpĀ 2.2M
$346 RpĀ 5.9M
-62.26%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$154 RpĀ 2.6M
$1,775 RpĀ 30.0M
-91.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 RpĀ 4.4M
$1,077 RpĀ 18.2M
-75.91%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,224 RpĀ 20.7M
$1,597 RpĀ 27.0M
-23.37%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$796 RpĀ 13.5M
$1,260 RpĀ 21.3M
-36.86%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Mataram
Denpasar, Bali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$205 RpĀ 3.5M
$296 RpĀ 5.0M
-30.60%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9
13.28
-32.23%

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Last update for Mataram: March 2, 2026

Last update for Denpasar, Bali: March 2, 2026

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