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

šŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Mataram is 35.6% cheaper than Ubud, Bali without rent, and 60.6% cheaper with rent.
šŸ™‚ Family of 3: Mataram is 55.2% cheaper than Ubud, Bali without rent, and 69.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Mataram
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.05 RpĀ 17.8K
$3.47 RpĀ 58.6K
-69.74%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$10.90 RpĀ 184.3K
$32.10 RpĀ 542.9K
-66.04%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.28 RpĀ 38.6K
$4.86 RpĀ 82.2K
-53.09%
Cappuccino
$1.82 RpĀ 30.8K
$2.82 RpĀ 47.7K
-35.46%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.52 RpĀ 8,731
$1.37 RpĀ 23.2K
-62.04%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.34 RpĀ 5,749
$0.73 RpĀ 12.4K
-53.42%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.56 RpĀ 43.3K
$2.90 RpĀ 49.0K
-11.72%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.63 RpĀ 61.3K
$3.92 RpĀ 66.2K
-7.40%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Mataram
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.54 RpĀ 26.0K
$1.74 RpĀ 29.4K
-11.49%
White Bread (500g)
$1.68 RpĀ 28.3K
$2.44 RpĀ 41.3K
-31.15%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.77 RpĀ 13.1K
$1.17 RpĀ 19.7K
-34.19%
Eggs
$1.36 RpĀ 23.0K
$2.35 RpĀ 39.8K
-42.13%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.29 RpĀ 55.7K
$14.78 RpĀ 250.0K
-77.74%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.51 RpĀ 59.3K
$4.25 RpĀ 71.9K
-17.41%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.12 RpĀ 103.5K
$12.21 RpĀ 206.6K
-49.88%
Apples (1kg)
$1.74 RpĀ 29.4K
$3.72 RpĀ 62.9K
-53.23%
Banana (1kg)
$1.24 RpĀ 21.0K
$1.56 RpĀ 26.3K
-20.51%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.82 RpĀ 30.7K
$2.69 RpĀ 45.5K
-32.34%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.77 RpĀ 13.1K
$2.34 RpĀ 39.5K
-67.09%
Potato (1kg)
$0.84 RpĀ 14.1K
$2.00 RpĀ 33.8K
-58.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.86 RpĀ 31.5K
$2.31 RpĀ 39.0K
-19.48%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.44 RpĀ 7,420
$1.01 RpĀ 17.2K
-56.44%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.34 RpĀ 5,751
$0.73 RpĀ 12.3K
-53.42%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.83 RpĀ 30.9K
$3.31 RpĀ 56.1K
-44.71%
Wine (Bottle)
$16.47 RpĀ 278.5K
$25.14 RpĀ 425.2K
-34.49%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.36 RpĀ 40.0K
$2.90 RpĀ 49.0K
-18.62%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.60 RpĀ 60.8K
$2.77 RpĀ 46.9K
29.96%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Mataram
Ubud, Bali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.60 RpĀ 10.1K
$0.27 RpĀ 4,537
122.22%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.53 RpĀ 313.3K
$8.26 RpĀ 139.7K
124.33%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.50 RpĀ 8,458
$0.45 RpĀ 7,652
11.11%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 RpĀ 4,854
$0.42 RpĀ 7,146
-30.95%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.05 RpĀ 51.6K
$6.26 RpĀ 105.8K
-51.28%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.65 RpĀ 11.0K
$0.86 RpĀ 14.6K
-24.42%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.2K RpĀ 392.7M
$25.9K RpĀ 437.9M
-10.31%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K RpĀ 459.5M
$31.9K RpĀ 539.4M
-14.81%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mataram
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.8 RpĀ 876.1K
$80.8 RpĀ 1.4M
-35.86%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.29 RpĀ 72.5K
$3.98 RpĀ 67.2K
7.79%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.44 RpĀ 328.7K
$23.55 RpĀ 398.2K
-17.45%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Mataram
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.54 RpĀ 448.8K
$97.3 RpĀ 1.6M
-72.72%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.82 RpĀ 132.2K
$6.42 RpĀ 108.6K
21.81%
Cinema Ticket
$2.17 RpĀ 36.7K
$4.16 RpĀ 70.4K
-47.84%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Mataram
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$90.4 RpĀ 1.5M
$294 RpĀ 5.0M
-69.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,244 RpĀ 71.8M
$6,548 RpĀ 110.7M
-35.19%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Mataram
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.55 RpĀ 618.0K
$54.2 RpĀ 916.1K
-32.53%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.68 RpĀ 417.4K
$37.95 RpĀ 641.8K
-34.97%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$61.9 RpĀ 1.0M
$88.1 RpĀ 1.5M
-29.76%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.51 RpĀ 685.1K
$78.1 RpĀ 1.3M
-48.13%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Mataram
Ubud, Bali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$77.0 RpĀ 1.3M
$995 RpĀ 16.8M
-92.26%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$131 RpĀ 2.2M
$668 RpĀ 11.3M
-80.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$154 RpĀ 2.6M
$3,391 RpĀ 57.4M
-95.46%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 RpĀ 4.4M
$2,080 RpĀ 35.2M
-87.53%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,224 RpĀ 20.7M
$3,037 RpĀ 51.4M
-59.70%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$796 RpĀ 13.5M
$2,378 RpĀ 40.2M
-66.55%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Mataram
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$205 RpĀ 3.5M
$180 RpĀ 3.0M
14.23%
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 Ubud, Bali: March 1, 2026

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