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Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud, Bali and Oued Zem Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud, Bali and Oued Zem

๐Ÿ˜ Solo nomad: Ubud, Bali is 10.3% more expensive than Oued Zem without rent, and 78.9% more expensive with rent.
๐Ÿ˜ Family of 3: Ubud, Bali is 2.8% more expensive than Oued Zem without rent, and 102.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Ubud, Bali
Oued Zem
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.43 Rpย 58.1K
$4.52 MADย 41.72
-24.12%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.70 Rpย 553.4K
$50.1 MADย 462
-34.70%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.04 Rpย 85.2K
$6.83 MADย 63.1
-26.21%
Cappuccino
$2.85 Rpย 48.2K
$2.05 MADย 18.88
39.02%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.34 Rpย 22.8K
$0.58 MADย 5.35
131.03%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.75 Rpย 12.6K
$0.40 MADย 3.72
87.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 Rpย 49.1K
$5.43 MADย 50.1
-46.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.94 Rpย 66.7K
$4.00 MADย 36.88
-1.50%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Ubud, Bali
Oued Zem
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.80 Rpย 30.5K
$0.89 MADย 8.23
102.25%
White Bread (500g)
$2.55 Rpย 43.2K
$0.47 MADย 4.35
442.55%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.19 Rpย 20.2K
$1.93 MADย 17.83
-38.34%
Eggs
$2.42 Rpย 40.9K
$1.92 MADย 17.69
26.04%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.38 Rpย 243.4K
$12.83 MADย 118
12.08%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.21 Rpย 71.2K
$6.91 MADย 63.8
-39.07%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.88 Rpย 201.0K
$12.05 MADย 111
-1.41%
Apples (1kg)
$3.71 Rpย 62.8K
$1.61 MADย 14.82
130.43%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 Rpย 26.4K
$1.45 MADย 13.39
7.59%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.77 Rpย 46.9K
$0.84 MADย 7.75
229.76%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.22 Rpย 37.6K
$0.81 MADย 7.50
174.07%
Potato (1kg)
$1.99 Rpย 33.8K
$0.72 MADย 6.65
176.39%
Onion (1kg)
$2.29 Rpย 38.8K
$0.65 MADย 5.98
252.31%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 Rpย 17.1K
$0.40 MADย 3.65
152.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.78 Rpย 13.3K
$0.64 MADย 5.89
21.88%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.17 Rpย 53.6K
$4.29 MADย 39.59
-26.11%
Wine (Bottle)
$23.70 Rpย 401.1K
$7.84 MADย 72.4
202.30%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.78 Rpย 47.0K
$2.64 MADย 24.39
5.30%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.75 Rpย 46.5K
$2.47 MADย 22.78
11.34%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Ubud, Bali
Oued Zem
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 Rpย 4,514
$0.51 MADย 4.67
-47.06%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.14 Rpย 137.7K
$16.33 MADย 151
-50.15%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 Rpย 7,609
$0.57 MADย 5.29
-21.05%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 Rpย 7,192
$0.88 MADย 8.15
-52.27%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.18 Rpย 104.6K
$4.50 MADย 41.57
37.33%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.80 Rpย 13.5K
$1.58 MADย 14.63
-49.37%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K Rpย 443.1M
$37.5K MADย 346.1K
-30.17%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.6K Rpย 534.8M
$29.8K MADย 275.0K
6.05%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud, Bali
Oued Zem
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.7 Rpย 1.4M
$41.94 MADย 387
92.35%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.12 Rpย 69.8K
$11.13 MADย 103
-62.98%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.70 Rpย 401.0K
$40.57 MADย 374
-41.58%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Ubud, Bali
Oued Zem
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$96.9 Rpย 1.6M
$24.10 MADย 222
301.91%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.29 Rpย 106.4K
$23.02 MADย 212
-72.68%
Cinema Ticket
$4.11 Rpย 69.5K
$6.60 MADย 60.9
-37.73%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Ubud, Bali
Oued Zem
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$298 Rpย 5.0M
$159 MADย 1,467
87.74%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,540 Rpย 110.7M
$6,534 MADย 60.3K
0.09%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Ubud, Bali
Oued Zem
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.4 Rpย 904.2K
$53.6 MADย 495
-0.28%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.33 Rpย 648.6K
$48.07 MADย 444
-20.26%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$86.4 Rpย 1.5M
$109 MADย 1,003
-20.51%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.9 Rpย 1.3M
$99.5 MADย 918
-20.70%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Ubud, Bali
Oued Zem
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,015 Rpย 17.2M
$282 MADย 2,607
259.47%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$669 Rpย 11.3M
$175 MADย 1,614
282.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,348 Rpย 56.7M
$495 MADย 4,573
575.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,114 Rpย 35.8M
$301 MADย 2,779
601.99%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,020 Rpย 51.1M
$1,177 MADย 10.9K
156.57%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,334 Rpย 39.5M
$844 MADย 7,790
176.52%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Ubud, Bali
Oued Zem
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$178 Rpย 3.0M
$246 MADย 2,270
-27.46%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
4.81
176.09%

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Last update for Ubud, Bali: January 12, 2026

Last update for Oued Zem: January 11, 2026

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