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

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Ubud, Bali is 107.2% more expensive than Galcaio without rent, and 299.6% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Ubud, Bali is 195% more expensive than Galcaio without rent, and 371% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Ubud, Bali
Galcaio
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.47 RpĀ 58.7K
$4.98 SOSĀ 2,842
-30.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.10 RpĀ 543.9K
$29.85 SOSĀ 17.0K
7.54%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 RpĀ 82.4K
$6.85 SOSĀ 3,912
-29.05%
Cappuccino
$2.82 RpĀ 47.8K
$0.99 SOSĀ 565
184.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 RpĀ 23.3K
$0.51 SOSĀ 291
168.63%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.4K
$0.29 SOSĀ 163
151.72%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 RpĀ 49.1K
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 RpĀ 66.4K
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šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Ubud, Bali
Galcaio
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 RpĀ 29.5K
$1.49 SOSĀ 848
16.78%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 RpĀ 41.4K
$0.51 SOSĀ 294
378.43%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 RpĀ 19.8K
$0.98 SOSĀ 560
19.39%
Eggs
$2.35 RpĀ 39.9K
$2.29 SOSĀ 1,305
2.62%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.78 RpĀ 250.4K
$6.02 SOSĀ 3,440
145.51%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.25 RpĀ 72.0K
$2.92 SOSĀ 1,666
45.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 RpĀ 206.9K
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Apples (1kg)
$3.72 RpĀ 63.0K
$1.97 SOSĀ 1,128
88.83%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 RpĀ 26.4K
$1.82 SOSĀ 1,042
-14.29%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.69 RpĀ 45.6K
$2.43 SOSĀ 1,389
10.70%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.34 RpĀ 39.6K
$1.19 SOSĀ 679
96.64%
Potato (1kg)
$2.00 RpĀ 33.9K
$0.81 SOSĀ 465
146.91%
Onion (1kg)
$2.31 RpĀ 39.1K
$0.51 SOSĀ 292
352.94%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 RpĀ 17.2K
$0.52 SOSĀ 299
94.23%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.3K
$0.82 SOSĀ 469
-10.98%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.31 RpĀ 56.2K
$1.22 SOSĀ 696
171.31%
Wine (Bottle)
$25.14 RpĀ 426.0K
$1.98 SOSĀ 1,132
1169.70%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.90 RpĀ 49.1K
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.77 RpĀ 47.0K
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šŸšŒ Getting Around
Ubud, Bali
Galcaio
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 RpĀ 4,546
$0.43 SOSĀ 247
-37.21%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.26 RpĀ 139.9K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 RpĀ 7,667
$1.48 SOSĀ 846
-69.59%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 RpĀ 7,159
$1.47 SOSĀ 840
-71.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.26 RpĀ 106.0K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 RpĀ 14.7K
$1.08 SOSĀ 617
-20.37%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.9K RpĀ 438.7M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K RpĀ 540.4M
$10.0K SOSĀ 5.7M
218.92%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud, Bali
Galcaio
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.8 RpĀ 1.4M
$98.5 SOSĀ 56.2K
-17.97%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.98 RpĀ 67.4K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 RpĀ 399.0K
$30.29 SOSĀ 17.3K
-22.25%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Ubud, Bali
Galcaio
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$97.3 RpĀ 1.6M
$24.86 SOSĀ 14.2K
291.31%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.42 RpĀ 108.8K
$10.03 SOSĀ 5,731
-35.99%
Cinema Ticket
$4.16 RpĀ 70.6K
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šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Ubud, Bali
Galcaio
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$294 RpĀ 5.0M
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,548 RpĀ 110.9M
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šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Ubud, Bali
Galcaio
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.2 RpĀ 917.8K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.95 RpĀ 643.0K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.1 RpĀ 1.5M
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 RpĀ 1.3M
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šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Ubud, Bali
Galcaio
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$995 RpĀ 16.9M
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$668 RpĀ 11.3M
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,391 RpĀ 57.5M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,080 RpĀ 35.2M
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,037 RpĀ 51.5M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,378 RpĀ 40.3M
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šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Ubud, Bali
Galcaio
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$180 RpĀ 3.0M
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
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Last update for Ubud, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Galcaio: March 3, 2026

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