Cost of Living Comparison Between Nelson and Ubud Cost of Living Comparison Between Nelson and Ubud

😐 Solo nomad: Nelson is 70.8% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 178.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Nelson is 86.5% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 171.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Nelson
Ubud
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.86 NZ$34.41
$3 Rp 48.8K
595.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$85.7 NZ$141
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
584.58%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.4 NZ$15.5
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
195.60%
Cappuccino
$3.17 NZ$5.22
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
43.44%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.66 NZ$4.39
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
141.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.76 NZ$4.56
$0.26 Rp 4,217
961.54%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$7.34 NZ$12.1
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
193.60%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.95 NZ$9.82
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
85.94%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Nelson
Ubud
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.34 NZ$3.86
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
57.05%
White Bread (500g)
$2.32 NZ$3.82
$1.67 Rp 27K
38.92%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.25 NZ$3.71
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
97.37%
Eggs
$6.11 NZ$10.07
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
169.16%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.87 NZ$16.28
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
-29.20%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.07 NZ$13.31
$4 Rp 64.8K
101.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.25 NZ$26.8
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
43.81%
Apples (1kg)
$3.6 NZ$5.94
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
-
Banana (1kg)
$2.61 NZ$4.31
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
70.59%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.97 NZ$4.9
$2.65 Rp 43K
12.08%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.46 NZ$10.66
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
368.12%
Potato (1kg)
$3.73 NZ$6.15
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
136.08%
Onion (1kg)
$2.58 NZ$4.25
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
19.44%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.5 NZ$4.13
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
140.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.29 NZ$2.12
$0.56 Rp 9,114
130.36%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$29.66 NZ$48.91
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
1230.04%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.11 NZ$16.67
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
-32.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.2 NZ$5.28
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
31.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.39 NZ$7.24
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
66.29%
🚌 Getting Around
Nelson
Ubud
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.38 NZ$3.92
$0.32 Rp 5,203
643.75%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.3 NZ$104
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
525.30%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.25 NZ$7.01
$0.49 Rp 7,888
767.35%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.81 NZ$2.98
$0.34 Rp 5,573
432.35%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$35.25 NZ$58.1
$6.04 Rp 98K
483.61%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.72 NZ$2.83
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
135.62%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$18.6K NZ$30.7K
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
-29.03%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22K NZ$36.2K
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
-31.24%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Nelson
Ubud
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$222 NZ$367
$62.6 Rp 1M
254.99%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$36.1 NZ$59.5
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
780.49%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$49.67 NZ$81.9
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
104.24%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Nelson
Ubud
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$48.98 NZ$80.8
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
116.73%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$20.68 NZ$34.11
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
230.35%
Cinema Ticket
$10.13 NZ$16.7
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
207.90%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Nelson
Ubud
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$473 NZ$780
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
407.44%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.1K NZ$20K
$6,098 Rp 99M
99.21%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Nelson
Ubud
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.5 NZ$98.2
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
12.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$66.8 NZ$110
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
169.08%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$133 NZ$220
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
56.41%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 NZ$185
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
54.49%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Nelson
Ubud
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$967 NZ$1,594
$259 Rp 4.2M
273.49%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$749 NZ$1,235
$159 Rp 2.6M
371.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 NZ$2,384
$578 Rp 9.4M
150.33%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,209 NZ$1,994
$336 Rp 5.5M
259.66%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,910 NZ$4,799
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
190.86%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,354 NZ$3,883
$860 Rp 14M
173.63%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Nelson
Ubud
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,850 NZ$4,701
$182 Rp 3M
1462.43%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.82
13.28
-48.64%

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Last update for Nelson: October 29, 2025

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

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