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

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Ubud, Bali is 16% more expensive than David without rent, and 44.3% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Ubud, Bali is 78.8% more expensive than David without rent, and 189.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Ubud, Bali
David
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.47 RpĀ 58.5K
$5.03 PABĀ 5.03
-31.01%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.10 RpĀ 542.1K
$35.85 PABĀ 35.85
-10.46%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 RpĀ 82.1K
$6.89 PABĀ 6.89
-29.46%
Cappuccino
$2.82 RpĀ 47.7K
$2.75 PABĀ 2.75
2.55%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 RpĀ 23.2K
$1.39 PABĀ 1.39
-1.44%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.3K
$1.46 PABĀ 1.46
-50.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 RpĀ 48.9K
$1.48 PABĀ 1.48
95.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 RpĀ 66.1K
$2.27 PABĀ 2.27
72.69%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Ubud, Bali
David
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 RpĀ 29.4K
$1.73 PABĀ 1.73
0.58%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 RpĀ 41.3K
$2.11 PABĀ 2.11
15.64%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 RpĀ 19.7K
$2.58 PABĀ 2.58
-54.65%
Eggs
$2.35 RpĀ 39.7K
$2.02 PABĀ 2.02
16.34%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.78 RpĀ 249.6K
$5.63 PABĀ 5.63
162.52%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.25 RpĀ 71.8K
$11.07 PABĀ 11.07
-61.61%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 RpĀ 206.2K
$2.81 PABĀ 2.81
334.52%
Apples (1kg)
$3.72 RpĀ 62.8K
$7.74 PABĀ 7.74
-51.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 RpĀ 26.3K
-
-
Oranges (1kg)
$2.69 RpĀ 45.5K
-
-
Tomato (1kg)
$2.34 RpĀ 39.4K
-
-
Potato (1kg)
$2.00 RpĀ 33.8K
-
-
Onion (1kg)
$2.31 RpĀ 39.0K
$2.57 PABĀ 2.57
-10.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 RpĀ 17.1K
$1.37 PABĀ 1.37
-26.28%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.3K
$2.55 PABĀ 2.55
-71.37%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.31 RpĀ 56.0K
-
-
Wine (Bottle)
$25.14 RpĀ 424.6K
$9.89 PABĀ 9.89
154.20%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.90 RpĀ 48.9K
-
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.77 RpĀ 46.8K
-
-
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Ubud, Bali
David
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 RpĀ 4,530
$0.72 PABĀ 0.72
-62.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.26 RpĀ 139.5K
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 RpĀ 7,641
$3.01 PABĀ 3.01
-85.05%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 RpĀ 7,135
$2.03 PABĀ 2.03
-79.31%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.26 RpĀ 105.6K
-
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 RpĀ 14.6K
$0.98 PABĀ 0.98
-12.24%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.9K RpĀ 437.2M
$25.2K PABĀ 25.2K
2.87%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K RpĀ 538.6M
$29.7K PABĀ 29.7K
7.37%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud, Bali
David
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.8 RpĀ 1.4M
$174 PABĀ 174
-53.69%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.98 RpĀ 67.1K
$27.77 PABĀ 27.77
-85.67%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 RpĀ 397.6K
$43.27 PABĀ 43.27
-45.57%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Ubud, Bali
David
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$97.3 RpĀ 1.6M
$30.75 PABĀ 30.75
216.36%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.42 RpĀ 108.4K
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$4.16 RpĀ 70.3K
-
-
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Ubud, Bali
David
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$294 RpĀ 5.0M
-
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,548 RpĀ 110.6M
$6,100 PABĀ 6,100
7.35%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Ubud, Bali
David
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.2 RpĀ 914.7K
-
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.95 RpĀ 640.8K
-
-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.1 RpĀ 1.5M
-
-
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 RpĀ 1.3M
-
-
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Ubud, Bali
David
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$995 RpĀ 16.8M
$345 PABĀ 345
188.85%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$668 RpĀ 11.3M
$352 PABĀ 352
89.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,391 RpĀ 57.3M
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,080 RpĀ 35.1M
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,037 RpĀ 51.3M
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,378 RpĀ 40.2M
-
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šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Ubud, Bali
David
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$180 RpĀ 3.0M
$598 PABĀ 598
-69.96%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
7
89.71%

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Last update for Ubud, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for David: March 1, 2026

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