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

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud, Bali is 6.1% more expensive than Sibu without rent, and 73.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud, Bali is 86.9% more expensive than Sibu without rent, and 131.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud, Bali
Sibu
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.47 Rp 58.6K
$2.17 MYR 8.54
59.91%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.10 Rp 542.9K
$8.73 MYR 34.38
267.70%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 Rp 82.2K
$4.24 MYR 16.70
14.62%
Cappuccino
$2.82 Rp 47.7K
$2.12 MYR 8.36
33.02%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 Rp 23.2K
$0.63 MYR 2.49
117.46%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 Rp 12.4K
$0.25 MYR 0.99
192.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 Rp 49.0K
$2.88 MYR 11.34
0.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 Rp 66.2K
$4.99 MYR 19.65
-21.44%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud, Bali
Sibu
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 Rp 29.4K
$1.44 MYR 5.68
20.83%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 Rp 41.3K
$1.37 MYR 5.38
78.10%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 Rp 19.7K
$1.17 MYR 4.59
-
Eggs
$2.35 Rp 39.8K
$1.47 MYR 5.78
59.86%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.78 Rp 250.0K
$15.17 MYR 59.8
-2.57%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.25 Rp 71.9K
$4.72 MYR 18.61
-9.96%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 Rp 206.6K
$5.96 MYR 23.49
104.87%
Apples (1kg)
$3.72 Rp 62.9K
$3.08 MYR 12.14
20.78%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 Rp 26.3K
$1.19 MYR 4.71
31.09%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.69 Rp 45.5K
$1.87 MYR 7.38
43.85%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.34 Rp 39.5K
$3.61 MYR 14.23
-35.18%
Potato (1kg)
$2.00 Rp 33.8K
$1.23 MYR 4.85
62.60%
Onion (1kg)
$2.31 Rp 39.0K
$2.41 MYR 9.50
-4.15%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 Rp 17.2K
$1.03 MYR 4.07
-1.94%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 Rp 12.3K
$1.20 MYR 4.74
-39.17%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.31 Rp 56.1K
$3.93 MYR 15.47
-15.78%
Wine (Bottle)
$25.14 Rp 425.2K
$16.47 MYR 64.9
52.64%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.90 Rp 49.0K
$1.23 MYR 4.85
135.77%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.77 Rp 46.9K
$4.11 MYR 16.20
-32.60%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud, Bali
Sibu
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 Rp 4,537
$0.70 MYR 2.75
-61.43%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.26 Rp 139.7K
$12.01 MYR 47.32
-31.22%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 Rp 7,652
$1.16 MYR 4.56
-61.21%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 Rp 7,146
$0.99 MYR 3.92
-57.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.26 Rp 105.8K
$6.01 MYR 23.69
4.16%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 Rp 14.6K
$0.49 MYR 1.94
75.51%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.9K Rp 437.9M
$35.1K MYR 138.4K
-26.27%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 539.4M
$31.8K MYR 125.3K
0.27%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud, Bali
Sibu
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.8 Rp 1.4M
$43.44 MYR 171
85.91%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.98 Rp 67.2K
$4.92 MYR 19.38
-19.11%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 Rp 398.2K
$18.25 MYR 71.9
29.04%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud, Bali
Sibu
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$97.3 Rp 1.6M
$23.05 MYR 90.8
322.04%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.42 Rp 108.6K
$5.81 MYR 22.87
10.50%
Cinema Ticket
$4.16 Rp 70.4K
$3.16 MYR 12.44
31.65%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud, Bali
Sibu
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$294 Rp 5.0M
$185 MYR 728
59.15%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,548 Rp 110.7M
$6,981 MYR 27.5K
-6.20%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud, Bali
Sibu
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.2 Rp 916.1K
$60.8 MYR 240
-10.92%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.95 Rp 641.8K
$27.72 MYR 109
36.90%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.1 Rp 1.5M
$74.2 MYR 292
18.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 Rp 1.3M
$50.8 MYR 200
53.74%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud, Bali
Sibu
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$995 Rp 16.8M
$383 MYR 1,507
160.14%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$668 Rp 11.3M
$275 MYR 1,082
143.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,391 Rp 57.4M
$643 MYR 2,533
427.40%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,080 Rp 35.2M
$478 MYR 1,883
335.20%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,037 Rp 51.4M
$1,525 MYR 6,007
99.20%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,378 Rp 40.2M
$871 MYR 3,434
172.91%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud, Bali
Sibu
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$180 Rp 3.0M
$505 MYR 1,990
-64.45%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
4.25
212.47%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Ubud, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Sibu: March 2, 2026

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