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

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud, Bali is 158.9% more expensive than Mahajanga without rent, and 281.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud, Bali is 185.7% more expensive than Mahajanga without rent, and 262.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud, Bali
Mahajanga
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.47 Rp 58.7K
$2.02 MGA 8,442
71.78%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.10 Rp 543.7K
$17.67 MGA 73.7K
81.66%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 Rp 82.3K
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Cappuccino
$2.82 Rp 47.8K
$0.64 MGA 2,657
340.62%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 Rp 23.3K
$0.86 MGA 3,583
59.30%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 Rp 12.4K
$0.92 MGA 3,825
-20.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 Rp 49.1K
$1.02 MGA 4,244
184.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 Rp 66.4K
$1.57 MGA 6,539
149.68%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud, Bali
Mahajanga
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 Rp 29.5K
$1.05 MGA 4,394
65.71%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 Rp 41.4K
$0.58 MGA 2,432
320.69%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 Rp 19.8K
$0.59 MGA 2,482
98.31%
Eggs
$2.35 Rp 39.9K
$1.93 MGA 8,040
21.76%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.78 Rp 250.3K
$6.51 MGA 27.2K
127.04%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.25 Rp 72.0K
$5.24 MGA 21.9K
-18.89%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 Rp 206.9K
$3.35 MGA 14.0K
264.48%
Apples (1kg)
$3.72 Rp 63.0K
$0.95 MGA 3,960
291.58%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 Rp 26.3K
$0.53 MGA 2,232
194.34%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.69 Rp 45.6K
$0.72 MGA 3,017
273.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.34 Rp 39.6K
$0.50 MGA 2,068
368.00%
Potato (1kg)
$2.00 Rp 33.9K
$0.46 MGA 1,906
334.78%
Onion (1kg)
$2.31 Rp 39.1K
$0.48 MGA 1,992
381.25%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 Rp 17.2K
$0.42 MGA 1,762
140.48%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 Rp 12.3K
$0.60 MGA 2,491
21.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.31 Rp 56.1K
$1.09 MGA 4,555
203.67%
Wine (Bottle)
$25.14 Rp 425.9K
$9.39 MGA 39.2K
167.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.90 Rp 49.1K
$0.79 MGA 3,314
267.09%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.77 Rp 46.9K
$0.97 MGA 4,057
185.57%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud, Bali
Mahajanga
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 Rp 4,544
$0.11 MGA 465
145.45%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.26 Rp 139.9K
$9.14 MGA 38.1K
-9.63%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 Rp 7,664
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 Rp 7,157
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.26 Rp 106.0K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 Rp 14.6K
$1.08 MGA 4,502
-20.37%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.9K Rp 438.6M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 540.2M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud, Bali
Mahajanga
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.8 Rp 1.4M
$43.63 MGA 182.1K
85.10%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.98 Rp 67.3K
$6.58 MGA 27.4K
-39.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 Rp 398.8K
$21.87 MGA 91.3K
7.68%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud, Bali
Mahajanga
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$97.3 Rp 1.6M
$17.89 MGA 74.7K
443.77%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.42 Rp 108.8K
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Cinema Ticket
$4.16 Rp 70.5K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud, Bali
Mahajanga
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$294 Rp 5.0M
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,548 Rp 110.9M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud, Bali
Mahajanga
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.2 Rp 917.5K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.95 Rp 642.8K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.1 Rp 1.5M
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 Rp 1.3M
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud, Bali
Mahajanga
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$995 Rp 16.9M
$333 MGA 1.4M
199.05%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$668 Rp 11.3M
$109 MGA 456.6K
510.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,391 Rp 57.4M
$670 MGA 2.8M
405.79%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,080 Rp 35.2M
$447 MGA 1.9M
365.59%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,037 Rp 51.4M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,378 Rp 40.3M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud, Bali
Mahajanga
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$180 Rp 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 Mahajanga: March 1, 2026

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