Cost of Living Comparison Between Muar and Ubud Cost of Living Comparison Between Muar and Ubud

😐 Solo nomad: Muar is 34.9% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 38.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Muar is 3.9% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 33.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Muar
Ubud
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.65 MYR 11.17
$3 Rp 48.8K
-11.67%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.33 MYR 98.4
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
86.34%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.23 MYR 13.61
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
1.57%
Cappuccino
$2.24 MYR 9.43
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
1.36%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.72 MYR 3.05
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
-34.55%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.34 MYR 1.43
$0.26 Rp 4,217
30.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.37 MYR 18.41
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
74.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.5 MYR 23.18
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
71.87%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Muar
Ubud
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.84 MYR 7.74
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
23.49%
White Bread (500g)
$1.07 MYR 4.51
$1.67 Rp 27K
-35.93%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.44 MYR 6.07
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
26.32%
Eggs
$1.9 MYR 8
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
-16.30%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$22.62 MYR 95.4
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
62.27%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.03 MYR 21.19
$4 Rp 64.8K
25.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.73 MYR 45.26
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
-5.04%
Apples (1kg)
$3.87 MYR 16.32
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
7.50%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 MYR 7.27
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
12.42%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.29 MYR 13.88
$2.65 Rp 43K
24.15%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.6 MYR 10.98
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
88.41%
Potato (1kg)
$1.69 MYR 7.15
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
6.96%
Onion (1kg)
$1 MYR 4.22
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
-53.70%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.12 MYR 4.71
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
7.69%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.55 MYR 2.3
$0.56 Rp 9,114
-1.79%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.16 MYR 17.56
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
86.55%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.85 MYR 126
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
99.27%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.41 MYR 18.61
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
81.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.54 MYR 23.37
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
109.85%
🚌 Getting Around
Muar
Ubud
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.72 MYR 3.04
$0.32 Rp 5,203
125.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.96 MYR 50.4
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
18.18%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.15 MYR 4.85
$0.49 Rp 7,888
134.69%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.11 MYR 4.66
$0.34 Rp 5,573
226.47%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.41 MYR 18.61
$6.04 Rp 98K
-26.99%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.5 MYR 2.1
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
-31.51%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$43K MYR 181.4K
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
64.07%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.6K MYR 133.4K
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
-0.99%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Muar
Ubud
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$73.3 MYR 309
$62.6 Rp 1M
17.14%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.83 MYR 41.43
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
139.76%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.91 MYR 118
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
14.76%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Muar
Ubud
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$36.23 MYR 153
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
60.31%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.83 MYR 24.57
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
-6.87%
Cinema Ticket
$5.74 MYR 24.23
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
74.47%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Muar
Ubud
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$116 MYR 491
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
24.79%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,334 MYR 18.3K
$6,098 Rp 99M
-28.93%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Muar
Ubud
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$110 MYR 462
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
107.48%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.8 MYR 117
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
11.92%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.1 MYR 312
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
-13.12%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$80.1 MYR 338
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
10.56%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Muar
Ubud
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$381 MYR 1,609
$259 Rp 4.2M
47.37%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$273 MYR 1,150
$159 Rp 2.6M
71.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$634 MYR 2,673
$578 Rp 9.4M
9.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$479 MYR 2,019
$336 Rp 5.5M
42.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,989 MYR 8,389
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
98.85%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,240 MYR 5,231
$860 Rp 14M
44.15%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Muar
Ubud
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$590 MYR 2,487
$182 Rp 3M
223.21%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.96
13.28
-70.18%

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

Last update for Muar: October 27, 2025

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

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