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

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud, Bali is 28.3% more expensive than Dipolog without rent, and 112.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud, Bali is 75.5% more expensive than Dipolog without rent, and 151.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud, Bali
Dipolog
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.47 Rp 58.7K
$1.25 ₱74.0
177.60%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.10 Rp 543.9K
$21.63 ₱1,280
48.40%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 Rp 82.4K
$3.65 ₱216
33.15%
Cappuccino
$2.82 Rp 47.8K
$1.97 ₱116
43.15%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 Rp 23.3K
$0.54 ₱31.68
153.70%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 Rp 12.4K
$0.30 ₱17.68
143.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 Rp 49.1K
$0.93 ₱54.8
211.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 Rp 66.4K
$1.80 ₱107
117.78%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud, Bali
Dipolog
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 Rp 29.5K
$1.86 ₱110
-6.45%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 Rp 41.4K
$1.21 ₱71.6
101.65%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 Rp 19.8K
$0.88 ₱52.2
32.95%
Eggs
$2.35 Rp 39.9K
$2.26 ₱134
3.98%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.78 Rp 250.4K
$5.87 ₱347
151.79%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.25 Rp 72.0K
$4.34 ₱257
-2.07%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 Rp 206.9K
$6.95 ₱411
75.68%
Apples (1kg)
$3.72 Rp 63.0K
$3.59 ₱212
3.62%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 Rp 26.4K
$1.16 ₱68.5
34.48%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.69 Rp 45.6K
$3.40 ₱201
-20.88%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.34 Rp 39.6K
$1.61 ₱95.4
45.34%
Potato (1kg)
$2.00 Rp 33.9K
$2.67 ₱158
-25.09%
Onion (1kg)
$2.31 Rp 39.1K
$3.03 ₱179
-23.76%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 Rp 17.2K
$1.69 ₱100
-40.24%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 Rp 12.3K
$0.92 ₱54.7
-20.65%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.31 Rp 56.2K
$3.25 ₱192
1.85%
Wine (Bottle)
$25.14 Rp 426.0K
$4.16 ₱246
504.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.90 Rp 49.1K
$1.32 ₱78.1
119.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.77 Rp 47.0K
$1.44 ₱85.0
92.36%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud, Bali
Dipolog
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 Rp 4,546
$0.28 ₱16.63
-3.57%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.26 Rp 139.9K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 Rp 7,667
$0.69 ₱40.73
-34.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 Rp 7,159
$0.25 ₱14.91
68.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.26 Rp 106.0K
$2.74 ₱162
128.47%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 Rp 14.7K
$1.08 ₱64.2
-20.37%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.9K Rp 438.7M
$24.1K ₱1.4M
7.54%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 540.4M
$19.8K ₱1.2M
60.85%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud, Bali
Dipolog
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.8 Rp 1.4M
$67.1 ₱3,971
20.34%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.98 Rp 67.4K
$30.87 ₱1,827
-87.11%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 Rp 399.0K
$29.55 ₱1,748
-20.30%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud, Bali
Dipolog
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$97.3 Rp 1.6M
$33.34 ₱1,973
191.78%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.42 Rp 108.8K
$4.38 ₱259
46.58%
Cinema Ticket
$4.16 Rp 70.6K
$4.54 ₱268
-8.37%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud, Bali
Dipolog
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$294 Rp 5.0M
$35.93 ₱2,126
718.48%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,548 Rp 110.9M
$4,336 ₱256.5K
51.03%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud, Bali
Dipolog
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.2 Rp 917.8K
$45.25 ₱2,678
19.71%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.95 Rp 643.0K
$22.58 ₱1,336
68.07%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.1 Rp 1.5M
$60.9 ₱3,600
44.78%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 Rp 1.3M
$26.84 ₱1,588
190.98%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud, Bali
Dipolog
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$995 Rp 16.9M
$265 ₱15.7K
275.10%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$668 Rp 11.3M
$177 ₱10.5K
276.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,391 Rp 57.5M
$583 ₱34.5K
481.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,080 Rp 35.2M
$399 ₱23.6K
420.97%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,037 Rp 51.5M
$2,259 ₱133.6K
34.45%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,378 Rp 40.3M
$704 ₱41.6K
238.05%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud, Bali
Dipolog
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$180 Rp 3.0M
$252 ₱14.9K
-28.77%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
8
66.00%

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

Last update for Ubud, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Dipolog: March 3, 2026

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