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

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Ubud, Bali is 81.9% more expensive than Mbeya without rent, and 234.5% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Ubud, Bali is 142.9% more expensive than Mbeya without rent, and 322.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Ubud, Bali
Mbeya
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.47 RpĀ 58.5K
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-
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.10 RpĀ 542.1K
$23.09 TZSĀ 58.5K
39.02%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 RpĀ 82.1K
$7.66 TZSĀ 19.4K
-36.55%
Cappuccino
$2.82 RpĀ 47.7K
$1.58 TZSĀ 4,004
78.48%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 RpĀ 23.2K
$0.41 TZSĀ 1,033
234.15%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.3K
$0.41 TZSĀ 1,031
78.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 RpĀ 48.9K
$0.79 TZSĀ 2,004
267.09%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 RpĀ 66.1K
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šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Ubud, Bali
Mbeya
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 RpĀ 29.4K
$0.56 TZSĀ 1,430
210.71%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 RpĀ 41.3K
$1.00 TZSĀ 2,545
144.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 RpĀ 19.7K
$0.94 TZSĀ 2,383
24.47%
Eggs
$2.35 RpĀ 39.7K
$2.35 TZSĀ 5,961
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.78 RpĀ 249.6K
$3.82 TZSĀ 9,687
286.91%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.25 RpĀ 71.8K
$3.79 TZSĀ 9,597
12.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 RpĀ 206.2K
$3.47 TZSĀ 8,779
251.87%
Apples (1kg)
$3.72 RpĀ 62.8K
$1.18 TZSĀ 2,984
215.25%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 RpĀ 26.3K
$0.78 TZSĀ 1,986
100.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.69 RpĀ 45.5K
$1.01 TZSĀ 2,559
166.34%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.34 RpĀ 39.4K
$0.76 TZSĀ 1,921
207.89%
Potato (1kg)
$2.00 RpĀ 33.8K
$1.00 TZSĀ 2,534
100.00%
Onion (1kg)
$2.31 RpĀ 39.0K
$0.74 TZSĀ 1,873
212.16%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 RpĀ 17.1K
$0.56 TZSĀ 1,427
80.36%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.3K
$0.74 TZSĀ 1,864
-1.35%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.31 RpĀ 56.0K
$1.18 TZSĀ 2,981
180.51%
Wine (Bottle)
$25.14 RpĀ 424.6K
$3.83 TZSĀ 9,710
556.40%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.90 RpĀ 48.9K
$0.74 TZSĀ 1,875
291.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.77 RpĀ 46.8K
$1.17 TZSĀ 2,969
136.75%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Ubud, Bali
Mbeya
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 RpĀ 4,530
$0.37 TZSĀ 948
-27.03%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.26 RpĀ 139.5K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 RpĀ 7,641
$1.18 TZSĀ 2,986
-61.86%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 RpĀ 7,135
$1.74 TZSĀ 4,399
-75.86%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.26 RpĀ 105.6K
$2.74 TZSĀ 6,936
128.47%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 RpĀ 14.6K
$1.27 TZSĀ 3,209
-32.28%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.9K RpĀ 437.2M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K RpĀ 538.6M
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šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud, Bali
Mbeya
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.8 RpĀ 1.4M
$24.42 TZSĀ 61.8K
230.71%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.98 RpĀ 67.1K
$19.50 TZSĀ 49.4K
-79.59%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 RpĀ 397.6K
$47.04 TZSĀ 119.2K
-49.94%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Ubud, Bali
Mbeya
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$97.3 RpĀ 1.6M
$38.60 TZSĀ 97.8K
152.02%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.42 RpĀ 108.4K
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Cinema Ticket
$4.16 RpĀ 70.3K
$9.58 TZSĀ 24.3K
-56.58%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Ubud, Bali
Mbeya
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$294 RpĀ 5.0M
$191 TZSĀ 483.5K
54.08%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,548 RpĀ 110.6M
$1,143 TZSĀ 2.9M
472.90%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Ubud, Bali
Mbeya
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.2 RpĀ 914.7K
$11.74 TZSĀ 29.7K
361.41%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.95 RpĀ 640.8K
$9.89 TZSĀ 25.1K
283.72%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.1 RpĀ 1.5M
$19.45 TZSĀ 49.3K
352.96%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 RpĀ 1.3M
$26.87 TZSĀ 68.1K
190.66%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Ubud, Bali
Mbeya
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$995 RpĀ 16.8M
$116 TZSĀ 293.5K
759.15%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$668 RpĀ 11.3M
$76.6 TZSĀ 194.1K
771.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,391 RpĀ 57.3M
$191 TZSĀ 483.4K
1677.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,080 RpĀ 35.1M
$117 TZSĀ 296.4K
1677.21%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,037 RpĀ 51.3M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,378 RpĀ 40.2M
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šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Ubud, Bali
Mbeya
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$180 RpĀ 3.0M
$196 TZSĀ 496.6K
-8.41%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
13
2.15%

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Last update for Ubud, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Mbeya: March 2, 2026

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