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

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Ubud, Bali is 6.7% more expensive than Nalaikh without rent, and 52.5% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Ubud, Bali is 50.4% more expensive than Nalaikh without rent, and 83.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Ubud, Bali
Nalaikh
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.47 RpĀ 58.5K
$5.36 MNTĀ 19.3K
-35.26%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.10 RpĀ 542.1K
$27.59 MNTĀ 99.3K
16.35%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 RpĀ 82.1K
$4.70 MNTĀ 16.9K
3.40%
Cappuccino
$2.82 RpĀ 47.7K
$2.38 MNTĀ 8,549
18.49%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 RpĀ 23.2K
$0.70 MNTĀ 2,531
95.71%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.3K
$0.45 MNTĀ 1,628
62.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 RpĀ 48.9K
$1.50 MNTĀ 5,382
93.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 RpĀ 66.1K
$2.36 MNTĀ 8,493
66.10%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Ubud, Bali
Nalaikh
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 RpĀ 29.4K
$1.30 MNTĀ 4,682
33.85%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 RpĀ 41.3K
$0.89 MNTĀ 3,203
174.16%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 RpĀ 19.7K
$1.61 MNTĀ 5,796
-27.33%
Eggs
$2.35 RpĀ 39.7K
$2.12 MNTĀ 7,620
10.85%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.78 RpĀ 249.6K
$13.44 MNTĀ 48.4K
9.97%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.25 RpĀ 71.8K
$4.49 MNTĀ 16.2K
-5.35%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 RpĀ 206.2K
$5.96 MNTĀ 21.4K
104.87%
Apples (1kg)
$3.72 RpĀ 62.8K
$3.01 MNTĀ 10.8K
23.59%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 RpĀ 26.3K
$2.70 MNTĀ 9,708
-42.22%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.69 RpĀ 45.5K
$4.00 MNTĀ 14.4K
-32.75%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.34 RpĀ 39.4K
$2.70 MNTĀ 9,708
-13.33%
Potato (1kg)
$2.00 RpĀ 33.8K
$0.56 MNTĀ 2,021
257.14%
Onion (1kg)
$2.31 RpĀ 39.0K
$1.01 MNTĀ 3,626
128.71%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 RpĀ 17.1K
$1.30 MNTĀ 4,662
-22.31%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 RpĀ 12.3K
$0.63 MNTĀ 2,260
15.87%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.31 RpĀ 56.0K
$1.80 MNTĀ 6,472
83.89%
Wine (Bottle)
$25.14 RpĀ 424.6K
$8.25 MNTĀ 29.7K
204.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.90 RpĀ 48.9K
$1.04 MNTĀ 3,756
178.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.77 RpĀ 46.8K
$1.76 MNTĀ 6,316
57.39%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Ubud, Bali
Nalaikh
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 RpĀ 4,530
$0.13 MNTĀ 476
107.69%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.26 RpĀ 139.5K
$6.60 MNTĀ 23.7K
25.15%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 RpĀ 7,641
$0.56 MNTĀ 2,020
-19.64%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 RpĀ 7,135
$0.60 MNTĀ 2,175
-30.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.26 RpĀ 105.6K
$2.64 MNTĀ 9,480
137.12%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 RpĀ 14.6K
$1.05 MNTĀ 3,782
-18.10%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.9K RpĀ 437.2M
$28.9K MNTĀ 104.0M
-10.44%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K RpĀ 538.6M
$17.9K MNTĀ 64.3M
78.38%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud, Bali
Nalaikh
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.8 RpĀ 1.4M
$72.7 MNTĀ 261.5K
11.12%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.98 RpĀ 67.1K
$7.48 MNTĀ 26.9K
-46.79%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 RpĀ 397.6K
$11.59 MNTĀ 41.7K
103.19%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Ubud, Bali
Nalaikh
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$97.3 RpĀ 1.6M
$59.4 MNTĀ 213.7K
63.77%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.42 RpĀ 108.4K
$14.51 MNTĀ 52.2K
-55.75%
Cinema Ticket
$4.16 RpĀ 70.3K
$3.00 MNTĀ 10.8K
38.67%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Ubud, Bali
Nalaikh
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$294 RpĀ 5.0M
$133 MNTĀ 478.2K
121.23%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,548 RpĀ 110.6M
$5,915 MNTĀ 21.3M
10.70%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Ubud, Bali
Nalaikh
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.2 RpĀ 914.7K
$63.5 MNTĀ 228.3K
-14.63%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.95 RpĀ 640.8K
$49.12 MNTĀ 176.7K
-22.74%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.1 RpĀ 1.5M
$87.8 MNTĀ 315.8K
0.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 RpĀ 1.3M
$133 MNTĀ 477.7K
-41.18%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Ubud, Bali
Nalaikh
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$995 RpĀ 16.8M
$445 MNTĀ 1.6M
123.50%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$668 RpĀ 11.3M
$322 MNTĀ 1.2M
107.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,391 RpĀ 57.3M
$1,338 MNTĀ 4.8M
153.42%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,080 RpĀ 35.1M
$625 MNTĀ 2.2M
232.60%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,037 RpĀ 51.3M
$1,376 MNTĀ 5.0M
120.64%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,378 RpĀ 40.2M
$845 MNTĀ 3.0M
181.36%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Ubud, Bali
Nalaikh
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$180 RpĀ 3.0M
$525 MNTĀ 1.9M
-65.78%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
5
165.60%

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Last update for Ubud, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Nalaikh: March 1, 2026

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