Cost of Living Comparison Between Semenyih and Ubud Cost of Living Comparison Between Semenyih and Ubud

😐 Solo nomad: Semenyih is 1.7% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 21.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Semenyih is 15% more expensive than Ubud without rent, and 19.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Semenyih
Ubud
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.61 MYR 15.21
$3 Rp 48.8K
20.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$19.02 MYR 80.2
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
51.92%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.58 MYR 19.32
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
44.03%
Cappuccino
$2.95 MYR 12.45
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
33.48%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.61 MYR 2.59
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
-44.55%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.45 MYR 1.89
$0.26 Rp 4,217
73.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.72 MYR 19.91
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
88.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.46 MYR 27.25
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
101.87%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Semenyih
Ubud
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.8 MYR 7.59
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
20.81%
White Bread (500g)
$0.98 MYR 4.15
$1.67 Rp 27K
-41.32%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.25 MYR 5.29
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
9.65%
Eggs
$1.83 MYR 7.73
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
-19.38%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.56 MYR 65.6
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
11.62%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.93 MYR 20.78
$4 Rp 64.8K
23.25%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.12 MYR 46.9
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
-1.59%
Apples (1kg)
$3.74 MYR 15.75
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
3.89%
Banana (1kg)
$1.45 MYR 6.11
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
-5.23%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.59 MYR 10.93
$2.65 Rp 43K
-2.26%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.06 MYR 8.69
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
49.28%
Potato (1kg)
$1.53 MYR 6.44
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
-3.16%
Onion (1kg)
$1.82 MYR 7.68
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
-15.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.33 MYR 5.59
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
27.88%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 MYR 2.35
$0.56 Rp 9,114
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.22 MYR 17.79
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
89.24%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.3 MYR 60.3
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
-4.54%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.87 MYR 12.09
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
18.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.97 MYR 12.53
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
12.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Semenyih
Ubud
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.7 MYR 2.94
$0.32 Rp 5,203
118.75%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.65 MYR 49.13
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
15.12%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.4 MYR 5.9
$0.49 Rp 7,888
185.71%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.7 MYR 2.96
$0.34 Rp 5,573
105.88%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.88 MYR 24.79
$6.04 Rp 98K
-2.65%
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)
$35.3K MYR 148.9K
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
34.65%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$39.2K MYR 165.4K
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
22.79%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Semenyih
Ubud
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$45.92 MYR 194
$62.6 Rp 1M
-26.66%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.87 MYR 37.4
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
116.34%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$31.33 MYR 132
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
28.82%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Semenyih
Ubud
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$36.52 MYR 154
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
61.59%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.74 MYR 24.19
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
-8.31%
Cinema Ticket
$4.92 MYR 20.75
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
49.54%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Semenyih
Ubud
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$186 MYR 785
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
99.57%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,984 MYR 29.5K
$6,098 Rp 99M
14.53%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Semenyih
Ubud
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$64.6 MYR 273
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
22.38%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.73 MYR 79
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
-24.60%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.5 MYR 314
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
-12.59%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$39.8 MYR 168
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
-45.08%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Semenyih
Ubud
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$385 MYR 1,625
$259 Rp 4.2M
48.90%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$273 MYR 1,150
$159 Rp 2.6M
71.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$648 MYR 2,734
$578 Rp 9.4M
12.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$463 MYR 1,954
$336 Rp 5.5M
37.83%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,765 MYR 7,444
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
76.44%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,070 MYR 4,510
$860 Rp 14M
24.30%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Semenyih
Ubud
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$655 MYR 2,763
$182 Rp 3M
259.10%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.07
13.28
-69.35%

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

Last update for Semenyih: October 28, 2025

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

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