Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud, Bali and Az-zarqa' Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud, Bali and Az-zarqa'

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Ubud, Bali is 19.9% more expensive than Az-zarqa' without rent, and 114.7% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Ubud, Bali is 48.3% more expensive than Az-zarqa' without rent, and 165.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Ubud, Bali
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.47 RpĀ 58.7K
$4.15 JODĀ 2.94
-16.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.10 RpĀ 543.9K
$25.89 JODĀ 18.36
23.99%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 RpĀ 82.4K
$5.56 JODĀ 3.94
-12.59%
Cappuccino
$2.82 RpĀ 47.8K
$0.85 JODĀ 0.60
231.76%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 RpĀ 23.3K
$0.45 JODĀ 0.32
204.44%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.4K
$0.34 JODĀ 0.24
114.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 RpĀ 49.1K
$4.17 JODĀ 2.96
-30.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 RpĀ 66.4K
$6.96 JODĀ 4.93
-43.68%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Ubud, Bali
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 RpĀ 29.5K
$1.39 JODĀ 0.99
25.18%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 RpĀ 41.4K
$0.51 JODĀ 0.36
378.43%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 RpĀ 19.8K
$1.69 JODĀ 1.20
-30.77%
Eggs
$2.35 RpĀ 39.9K
$1.89 JODĀ 1.34
24.34%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.78 RpĀ 250.4K
$6.81 JODĀ 4.83
117.03%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.25 RpĀ 72.0K
$4.36 JODĀ 3.09
-2.52%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 RpĀ 206.9K
$9.32 JODĀ 6.61
31.01%
Apples (1kg)
$3.72 RpĀ 63.0K
$1.54 JODĀ 1.10
141.56%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 RpĀ 26.4K
$1.35 JODĀ 0.96
15.56%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.69 RpĀ 45.6K
$0.99 JODĀ 0.71
171.72%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.34 RpĀ 39.6K
$0.73 JODĀ 0.52
220.55%
Potato (1kg)
$2.00 RpĀ 33.9K
$0.74 JODĀ 0.53
170.27%
Onion (1kg)
$2.31 RpĀ 39.1K
$0.73 JODĀ 0.52
216.44%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 RpĀ 17.2K
$0.52 JODĀ 0.37
94.23%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.3K
$0.51 JODĀ 0.36
43.14%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.31 RpĀ 56.2K
$3.58 JODĀ 2.54
-7.54%
Wine (Bottle)
$25.14 RpĀ 426.0K
$7.25 JODĀ 5.14
246.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.90 RpĀ 49.1K
$4.35 JODĀ 3.08
-33.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.77 RpĀ 47.0K
$4.34 JODĀ 3.08
-36.18%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Ubud, Bali
Az-zarqa'
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 RpĀ 4,546
$0.66 JODĀ 0.47
-59.09%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.26 RpĀ 139.9K
$21.17 JODĀ 15.01
-60.98%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 RpĀ 7,667
$0.68 JODĀ 0.48
-33.82%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 RpĀ 7,159
$0.97 JODĀ 0.69
-56.70%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.26 RpĀ 106.0K
$4.83 JODĀ 3.43
29.61%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 RpĀ 14.7K
$1.37 JODĀ 0.97
-37.23%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.9K RpĀ 438.7M
$27.0K JODĀ 19.1K
-4.07%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K RpĀ 540.4M
$27.2K JODĀ 19.3K
17.40%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud, Bali
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.8 RpĀ 1.4M
$97.6 JODĀ 69.2
-17.21%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.98 RpĀ 67.4K
$13.66 JODĀ 9.69
-70.86%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 RpĀ 399.0K
$23.20 JODĀ 16.45
1.51%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Ubud, Bali
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$97.3 RpĀ 1.6M
$29.04 JODĀ 20.59
234.99%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.42 RpĀ 108.8K
$9.00 JODĀ 6.38
-28.67%
Cinema Ticket
$4.16 RpĀ 70.6K
$9.84 JODĀ 6.97
-57.72%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Ubud, Bali
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$294 RpĀ 5.0M
$83.3 JODĀ 59.1
253.08%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,548 RpĀ 110.9M
$2,874 JODĀ 2,037
127.88%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Ubud, Bali
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.2 RpĀ 917.8K
$22.11 JODĀ 15.67
145.00%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.95 RpĀ 643.0K
$26.35 JODĀ 18.68
44.02%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.1 RpĀ 1.5M
$43.96 JODĀ 31.16
100.41%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 RpĀ 1.3M
$56.2 JODĀ 39.87
38.87%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Ubud, Bali
Az-zarqa'
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$995 RpĀ 16.9M
$161 JODĀ 114
518.94%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$668 RpĀ 11.3M
$122 JODĀ 86.6
446.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,391 RpĀ 57.5M
$275 JODĀ 195
1133.36%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,080 RpĀ 35.2M
$229 JODĀ 162
809.83%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,037 RpĀ 51.5M
$563 JODĀ 399
439.04%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,378 RpĀ 40.3M
$352 JODĀ 249
576.27%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Ubud, Bali
Az-zarqa'
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$180 RpĀ 3.0M
$493 JODĀ 349
-63.56%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
7.27
82.67%

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Last update for Ubud, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Az-zarqa': February 28, 2026

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