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Cost of Living Comparison Between Seoul and Ubud, Bali Cost of Living Comparison Between Seoul and Ubud, Bali

😐 Solo nomad: Seoul is 69.6% more expensive than Ubud, Bali without rent, and 139.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Seoul is 99.4% more expensive than Ubud, Bali without rent, and 158.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Seoul
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.66 ₩12.7K
$2.91 Rp 48.4K
197.59%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$54.9 ₩80.8K
$12.33 Rp 205.4K
345.17%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.53 ₩9,607
$3.21 Rp 53.5K
103.43%
Cappuccino
$3.92 ₩5,767
$2.28 Rp 38K
71.93%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.65 ₩2,427
$1.16 Rp 19.3K
42.24%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 ₩1,258
$0.26 Rp 4,308
230.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.57 ₩5,257
$2.44 Rp 40.7K
46.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.83 ₩8,576
$3.28 Rp 54.7K
77.74%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Seoul
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.16 ₩3,170
$1.49 Rp 24.9K
44.97%
White Bread (500g)
$3.3 ₩4,851
$1.62 Rp 27K
103.70%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.26 ₩4,791
$1.14 Rp 18.9K
185.96%
Eggs
$3.12 ₩4,587
$2.33 Rp 38.9K
33.91%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.05 ₩20.7K
$13.75 Rp 229.1K
2.18%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$11.04 ₩16.2K
$4.01 Rp 66.8K
175.31%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$34.08 ₩50.1K
$11.36 Rp 189.3K
200.00%
Apples (1kg)
$7.89 ₩11.6K
$3.46 Rp 57.7K
128.03%
Banana (1kg)
$3.54 ₩5,208
$1.47 Rp 24.5K
140.82%
Oranges (1kg)
$5.4 ₩7,940
$2.69 Rp 44.9K
100.74%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.67 ₩9,815
$1.38 Rp 22.9K
383.33%
Potato (1kg)
$3.82 ₩5,618
$1.6 Rp 26.6K
138.75%
Onion (1kg)
$2.99 ₩4,401
$2.17 Rp 36.2K
37.79%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.51 ₩3,699
$0.96 Rp 15.9K
161.46%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.28 ₩1,881
$0.6 Rp 9,919
113.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.26 ₩4,802
$2.24 Rp 37.3K
45.54%
Wine (Bottle)
$19.54 ₩28.7K
$14.72 Rp 245.3K
32.74%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.44 ₩3,583
$2.46 Rp 41.1K
-0.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.35 ₩4,924
$2.72 Rp 45.3K
23.16%
🚌 Getting Around
Seoul
Ubud, Bali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.11 ₩1,633
$0.32 Rp 5,355
246.88%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$46.88 ₩69K
$9.78 Rp 162.9K
379.35%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.58 ₩5,269
$0.49 Rp 8,139
630.61%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.56 ₩829
$0.37 Rp 6,244
51.35%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.03 ₩13.3K
$6.15 Rp 102.5K
46.83%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.19 ₩1,750
$0.71 Rp 11.8K
67.61%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.6K ₩40.7M
$26.6K Rp 443.2M
3.94%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.4K ₩37.3M
$31.7K Rp 528.6M
-20.01%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Seoul
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$166 ₩244.1K
$63.7 Rp 1.1M
160.60%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$34.32 ₩50.5K
$3.93 Rp 65.5K
773.28%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$21.87 ₩32.2K
$24.18 Rp 402.9K
-9.55%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Seoul
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$57.5 ₩84.6K
$23.22 Rp 386.9K
147.63%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.57 ₩34.7K
$6.18 Rp 103K
281.39%
Cinema Ticket
$10.94 ₩16.1K
$3.3 Rp 55K
231.52%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Seoul
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$417 ₩614.2K
$93.1 Rp 1.6M
348.23%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$23.9K ₩35.2M
$6,046 Rp 100.7M
296.07%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Seoul
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.3 ₩85.8K
$51.9 Rp 864.6K
12.33%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.11 ₩69.3K
$24.92 Rp 415.3K
89.04%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$79.9 ₩117.5K
$82.1 Rp 1.4M
-2.68%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 ₩169.1K
$72.6 Rp 1.2M
58.36%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Seoul
Ubud, Bali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$936 ₩1.4M
$258 Rp 4.3M
262.30%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$605 ₩889.8K
$161 Rp 2.7M
276.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,536 ₩3.7M
$574 Rp 9.6M
341.40%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,299 ₩1.9M
$330 Rp 5.5M
293.61%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$21.6K ₩31.7M
$990 Rp 16.5M
2076.33%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$11K ₩16.2M
$856 Rp 14.3M
1186.84%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Seoul
Ubud, Bali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,154 ₩4.6M
$182 Rp 3M
1635.43%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.14
13.28
-68.83%

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

Last update for Seoul: November 25, 2025

Last update for Ubud, Bali: November 24, 2025

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