Cost of Living Comparison Between Narvik and Ubud Cost of Living Comparison Between Narvik and Ubud

😐 Solo nomad: Narvik is 115.5% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 202.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Narvik is 164.8% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 195.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Narvik
Ubud
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.2 NOK 201
$3 Rp 48.8K
573.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$91.1 NOK 906
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
627.32%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$15.45 NOK 154
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
385.85%
Cappuccino
$5.44 NOK 54.1
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
146.15%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.45 NOK 24.35
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
122.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.49 NOK 24.8
$0.26 Rp 4,217
857.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$11.05 NOK 110
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
342.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$11.22 NOK 112
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
250.62%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Narvik
Ubud
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.41 NOK 23.98
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
61.74%
White Bread (500g)
$3.14 NOK 31.28
$1.67 Rp 27K
88.02%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.58 NOK 25.62
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
126.32%
Eggs
$4.81 NOK 47.8
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
111.89%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.31 NOK 113
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
-18.87%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$15.21 NOK 151
$4 Rp 64.8K
280.25%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$21.52 NOK 214
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
90.44%
Apples (1kg)
$3.35 NOK 33.34
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
-6.94%
Banana (1kg)
$2 NOK 19.93
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
30.72%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.57 NOK 35.53
$2.65 Rp 43K
34.72%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.17 NOK 41.51
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
202.17%
Potato (1kg)
$2.53 NOK 25.13
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
60.13%
Onion (1kg)
$3.6 NOK 35.8
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
66.67%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.66 NOK 26.42
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
155.77%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.77 NOK 17.62
$0.56 Rp 9,114
216.07%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.84 NOK 148
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
565.47%
Wine (Bottle)
$16.21 NOK 161
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
8.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.34 NOK 33.21
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
37.45%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.56 NOK 35.42
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
34.85%
🚌 Getting Around
Narvik
Ubud
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$5.03 NOK 50.1
$0.32 Rp 5,203
1471.88%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$85.5 NOK 850
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
744.66%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$12.59 NOK 125
$0.49 Rp 7,888
2469.39%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.45 NOK 14.38
$0.34 Rp 5,573
326.47%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$51.6 NOK 513
$6.04 Rp 98K
754.14%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.12 NOK 21.09
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
190.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.9K NOK 297.7K
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
14.14%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.9K NOK 307.3K
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
-3.28%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Narvik
Ubud
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$246 NOK 2,442
$62.6 Rp 1M
292.13%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$47.39 NOK 471
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
1055.85%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$77.9 NOK 775
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
220.48%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Narvik
Ubud
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$53.6 NOK 533
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
137.08%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$25 NOK 249
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
299.36%
Cinema Ticket
$16.69 NOK 166
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
407.29%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Narvik
Ubud
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$337 NOK 3,354
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
261.70%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,425 NOK 73.9K
$6,098 Rp 99M
21.76%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Narvik
Ubud
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$87.8 NOK 873
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
66.21%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.96 NOK 328
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
32.69%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$129 NOK 1,284
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
51.44%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$135 NOK 1,344
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
86.37%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Narvik
Ubud
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$939 NOK 9,339
$259 Rp 4.2M
262.73%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$683 NOK 6,796
$159 Rp 2.6M
330.03%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,563 NOK 15.6K
$578 Rp 9.4M
170.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,175 NOK 11.7K
$336 Rp 5.5M
249.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$5,056 NOK 50.3K
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
405.34%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,514 NOK 44.9K
$860 Rp 14M
424.56%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Narvik
Ubud
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,357 NOK 33.4K
$182 Rp 3M
1740.07%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.27
13.28
-67.85%

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

Last update for Narvik: October 28, 2025

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

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