Cost of Living Comparison Between Padang and Uluwatu, Bali Cost of Living Comparison Between Padang and Uluwatu, Bali

šŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Padang is 36.1% cheaper than Uluwatu, Bali without rent, and 61.3% cheaper with rent.
šŸ™‚ Family of 3: Padang is 46.3% cheaper than Uluwatu, Bali without rent, and 69.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Padang
Uluwatu, Bali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.53 RpĀ 25.9K
$4.32 RpĀ 73.1K
-64.58%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.48 RpĀ 211.4K
$39.04 RpĀ 661.2K
-68.03%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.47 RpĀ 58.7K
$5.98 RpĀ 101.2K
-41.97%
Cappuccino
$1.72 RpĀ 29.1K
$3.41 RpĀ 57.7K
-49.56%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 RpĀ 8,629
$1.65 RpĀ 28.0K
-69.09%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 RpĀ 4,385
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
-70.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.53 RpĀ 42.9K
$3.65 RpĀ 61.9K
-30.68%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.60 RpĀ 61.0K
$4.84 RpĀ 81.9K
-25.62%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Padang
Uluwatu, Bali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.22 RpĀ 20.7K
$1.81 RpĀ 30.6K
-32.60%
White Bread (500g)
$1.17 RpĀ 19.9K
$2.65 RpĀ 44.9K
-55.85%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
$1.21 RpĀ 20.5K
-27.27%
Eggs
$1.60 RpĀ 27.1K
$2.54 RpĀ 43.0K
-37.01%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.29 RpĀ 140.3K
$15.08 RpĀ 255.4K
-45.03%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.21 RpĀ 54.3K
$4.43 RpĀ 75.0K
-27.54%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.76 RpĀ 131.5K
$12.68 RpĀ 214.8K
-38.80%
Apples (1kg)
$2.34 RpĀ 39.6K
$3.86 RpĀ 65.4K
-39.38%
Banana (1kg)
$1.44 RpĀ 24.3K
$1.62 RpĀ 27.5K
-11.11%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 RpĀ 32.0K
$2.96 RpĀ 50.1K
-36.15%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.50 RpĀ 25.5K
$2.33 RpĀ 39.4K
-35.62%
Potato (1kg)
$1.31 RpĀ 22.2K
$2.08 RpĀ 35.2K
-37.02%
Onion (1kg)
$1.95 RpĀ 33.0K
$2.42 RpĀ 41.0K
-19.42%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.97 RpĀ 16.5K
$1.07 RpĀ 18.2K
-9.35%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.45 RpĀ 7,611
$0.76 RpĀ 12.9K
-40.79%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.54 RpĀ 43.0K
$3.44 RpĀ 58.2K
-26.16%
Wine (Bottle)
$25.16 RpĀ 426.1K
$26.46 RpĀ 448.1K
-4.91%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.04 RpĀ 34.6K
$3.05 RpĀ 51.6K
-33.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.12 RpĀ 52.9K
$3.03 RpĀ 51.3K
2.97%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Padang
Uluwatu, Bali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 RpĀ 5,420
$0.36 RpĀ 6,130
-11.11%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.67 RpĀ 163.8K
$10.32 RpĀ 174.8K
-6.30%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.52 RpĀ 8,882
$0.61 RpĀ 10.3K
-14.75%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.37 RpĀ 6,308
$0.56 RpĀ 9,532
-33.93%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.91 RpĀ 49.3K
$7.75 RpĀ 131.3K
-62.45%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.77 RpĀ 13.1K
$1.06 RpĀ 17.9K
-27.36%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.9K RpĀ 421.2M
$32.4K RpĀ 548.1M
-23.16%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.0K RpĀ 473.8M
$40.3K RpĀ 681.8M
-30.50%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Padang
Uluwatu, Bali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$69.1 RpĀ 1.2M
$86.5 RpĀ 1.5M
-20.10%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.20 RpĀ 71.1K
$4.37 RpĀ 74.0K
-3.89%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.57 RpĀ 382.3K
$26.83 RpĀ 454.4K
-15.88%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Padang
Uluwatu, Bali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.61 RpĀ 383.0K
$112 RpĀ 1.9M
-79.74%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.07 RpĀ 102.7K
$7.41 RpĀ 125.5K
-18.08%
Cinema Ticket
$3.01 RpĀ 51.0K
$4.67 RpĀ 79.0K
-35.55%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Padang
Uluwatu, Bali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$95.2 RpĀ 1.6M
$342 RpĀ 5.8M
-72.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,576 RpĀ 128.3M
$7,617 RpĀ 129.0M
-0.55%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Padang
Uluwatu, Bali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.43 RpĀ 718.7K
$60.0 RpĀ 1.0M
-29.32%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.77 RpĀ 521.1K
$42.02 RpĀ 711.8K
-26.77%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$67.5 RpĀ 1.1M
$94.5 RpĀ 1.6M
-28.56%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 RpĀ 1.2M
$85.2 RpĀ 1.4M
-14.89%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Padang
Uluwatu, Bali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$255 RpĀ 4.3M
$1,348 RpĀ 22.8M
-81.06%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$156 RpĀ 2.6M
$905 RpĀ 15.3M
-82.79%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$588 RpĀ 10.0M
$4,527 RpĀ 76.7M
-87.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$340 RpĀ 5.8M
$2,747 RpĀ 46.5M
-87.64%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,214 RpĀ 20.6M
$4,040 RpĀ 68.4M
-69.94%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$870 RpĀ 14.7M
$3,177 RpĀ 53.8M
-72.62%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Padang
Uluwatu, Bali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$177 RpĀ 3.0M
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
13.28
-31.10%

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Last update for Padang: March 3, 2026

Last update for Uluwatu, Bali: March 1, 2026

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