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

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Ubud, Bali is 30.9% more expensive than Guelmim without rent, and 133.8% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Ubud, Bali is 108.6% more expensive than Guelmim without rent, and 183.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Ubud, Bali
Guelmim
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.47 RpĀ 58.5K
$2.80 MADĀ 25.98
23.93%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.10 RpĀ 542.1K
$24.96 MADĀ 232
28.61%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 RpĀ 82.1K
$6.68 MADĀ 62.0
-27.25%
Cappuccino
$2.82 RpĀ 47.7K
$1.77 MADĀ 16.40
59.32%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 RpĀ 23.2K
$0.62 MADĀ 5.72
120.97%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.3K
$0.28 MADĀ 2.61
160.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 RpĀ 48.9K
$3.70 MADĀ 34.33
-21.62%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 RpĀ 66.1K
$3.74 MADĀ 34.71
4.81%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Ubud, Bali
Guelmim
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 RpĀ 29.4K
$0.91 MADĀ 8.41
91.21%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 RpĀ 41.3K
$0.40 MADĀ 3.67
510.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 RpĀ 19.7K
$0.90 MADĀ 8.32
30.00%
Eggs
$2.35 RpĀ 39.7K
$1.82 MADĀ 16.92
29.12%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.78 RpĀ 249.6K
$7.05 MADĀ 65.4
109.65%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.25 RpĀ 71.8K
$3.29 MADĀ 30.54
29.18%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 RpĀ 206.2K
$10.15 MADĀ 94.2
20.30%
Apples (1kg)
$3.72 RpĀ 62.8K
$1.41 MADĀ 13.05
163.83%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 RpĀ 26.3K
$1.24 MADĀ 11.48
25.81%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.69 RpĀ 45.5K
$0.80 MADĀ 7.46
236.25%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.34 RpĀ 39.4K
$0.64 MADĀ 5.93
265.62%
Potato (1kg)
$2.00 RpĀ 33.8K
$0.69 MADĀ 6.40
189.86%
Onion (1kg)
$2.31 RpĀ 39.0K
$0.64 MADĀ 5.89
260.94%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 RpĀ 17.1K
$0.63 MADĀ 5.87
60.32%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.3K
$0.66 MADĀ 6.09
10.61%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.31 RpĀ 56.0K
$4.09 MADĀ 37.98
-19.07%
Wine (Bottle)
$25.14 RpĀ 424.6K
$6.87 MADĀ 63.7
265.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.90 RpĀ 48.9K
$1.29 MADĀ 11.96
124.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.77 RpĀ 46.8K
$1.64 MADĀ 15.19
68.90%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Ubud, Bali
Guelmim
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 RpĀ 4,530
$0.75 MADĀ 6.97
-64.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.26 RpĀ 139.5K
$16.66 MADĀ 155
-50.42%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 RpĀ 7,641
$0.67 MADĀ 6.22
-32.84%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 RpĀ 7,135
$0.58 MADĀ 5.39
-27.59%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.26 RpĀ 105.6K
$6.67 MADĀ 61.9
-6.15%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 RpĀ 14.6K
$1.53 MADĀ 14.22
-43.79%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.9K RpĀ 437.2M
$27.3K MADĀ 253.0K
-5.04%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K RpĀ 538.6M
$20.5K MADĀ 189.8K
55.93%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud, Bali
Guelmim
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.8 RpĀ 1.4M
$28.58 MADĀ 265
182.58%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.98 RpĀ 67.1K
$10.76 MADĀ 99.8
-63.01%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 RpĀ 397.6K
$21.75 MADĀ 202
8.28%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Ubud, Bali
Guelmim
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$97.3 RpĀ 1.6M
$24.30 MADĀ 226
300.33%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.42 RpĀ 108.4K
$22.79 MADĀ 211
-71.83%
Cinema Ticket
$4.16 RpĀ 70.3K
$6.74 MADĀ 62.6
-38.28%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Ubud, Bali
Guelmim
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$294 RpĀ 5.0M
$77.6 MADĀ 720
279.16%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,548 RpĀ 110.6M
$1,922 MADĀ 17.8K
240.76%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Ubud, Bali
Guelmim
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.2 RpĀ 914.7K
$19.39 MADĀ 180
179.37%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.95 RpĀ 640.8K
$16.68 MADĀ 155
127.52%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.1 RpĀ 1.5M
$47.75 MADĀ 443
84.50%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 RpĀ 1.3M
$32.87 MADĀ 305
137.60%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Ubud, Bali
Guelmim
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$995 RpĀ 16.8M
$289 MADĀ 2,685
243.96%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$668 RpĀ 11.3M
$201 MADĀ 1,865
232.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,391 RpĀ 57.3M
$592 MADĀ 5,492
473.05%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,080 RpĀ 35.1M
$382 MADĀ 3,542
444.80%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,037 RpĀ 51.3M
$1,555 MADĀ 14.4K
95.32%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,378 RpĀ 40.2M
$944 MADĀ 8,763
151.86%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Ubud, Bali
Guelmim
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$180 RpĀ 3.0M
$319 MADĀ 2,963
-43.76%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
5.5
141.45%

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Last update for Ubud, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Guelmim: March 2, 2026

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