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

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud, Bali is 122.6% more expensive than Thoothukudi without rent, and 317% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud, Bali is 263.1% more expensive than Thoothukudi without rent, and 355.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud, Bali
Thoothukudi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.47 Rp 58.7K
$0.97 ₹89.7
257.73%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.10 Rp 543.9K
$9.13 ₹840
251.59%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.86 Rp 82.4K
$4.72 ₹435
2.97%
Cappuccino
$2.82 Rp 47.8K
$1.47 ₹135
91.84%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 Rp 23.3K
$0.43 ₹39.41
218.60%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 Rp 12.4K
$0.19 ₹17.74
284.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.90 Rp 49.1K
$1.79 ₹165
62.01%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 Rp 66.4K
$2.86 ₹263
37.06%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud, Bali
Thoothukudi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 Rp 29.5K
$0.66 ₹60.5
163.64%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 Rp 41.4K
$0.42 ₹39.05
480.95%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 Rp 19.8K
$0.64 ₹59.1
82.81%
Eggs
$2.35 Rp 39.9K
$0.76 ₹69.8
209.21%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.78 Rp 250.4K
$3.69 ₹339
300.54%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.25 Rp 72.0K
$3.09 ₹284
37.54%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.21 Rp 206.9K
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Apples (1kg)
$3.72 Rp 63.0K
$2.27 ₹209
63.88%
Banana (1kg)
$1.56 Rp 26.4K
$0.77 ₹70.6
102.60%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.69 Rp 45.6K
$1.04 ₹95.8
158.65%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.34 Rp 39.6K
$0.50 ₹45.85
368.00%
Potato (1kg)
$2.00 Rp 33.9K
$0.49 ₹45.47
308.16%
Onion (1kg)
$2.31 Rp 39.1K
$0.60 ₹55.1
285.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 Rp 17.2K
$0.69 ₹63.2
46.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 Rp 12.3K
$0.33 ₹29.95
121.21%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.31 Rp 56.2K
$4.68 ₹430
-29.27%
Wine (Bottle)
$25.14 Rp 426.0K
$8.12 ₹747
209.61%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.90 Rp 49.1K
$1.22 ₹112
137.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.77 Rp 47.0K
$1.74 ₹160
59.20%
Buffalo Round (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (1kg)
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$3.29 ₹303
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🚌 Getting Around
Ubud, Bali
Thoothukudi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 Rp 4,546
$0.59 ₹54.5
-54.24%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$8.26 Rp 139.9K
$17.41 ₹1,602
-52.56%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 Rp 7,667
$0.53 ₹49.13
-15.09%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 Rp 7,159
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.26 Rp 106.0K
$1.13 ₹104
453.98%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.86 Rp 14.7K
$1.17 ₹108
-26.50%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.9K Rp 438.7M
$11.7K ₹1.1M
120.90%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 540.4M
$16.2K ₹1.5M
97.09%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud, Bali
Thoothukudi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.8 Rp 1.4M
$27.69 ₹2,548
191.66%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.98 Rp 67.4K
$3.15 ₹290
26.35%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 Rp 399.0K
$7.16 ₹659
228.91%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud, Bali
Thoothukudi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$97.3 Rp 1.6M
$20.84 ₹1,918
366.79%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.42 Rp 108.8K
$2.12 ₹195
202.83%
Cinema Ticket
$4.16 Rp 70.6K
$1.70 ₹156
144.71%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud, Bali
Thoothukudi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$294 Rp 5.0M
$46.68 ₹4,295
529.99%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,548 Rp 110.9M
$2,404 ₹221.2K
172.34%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud, Bali
Thoothukudi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.2 Rp 917.8K
$26.91 ₹2,476
101.30%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.95 Rp 643.0K
$20.13 ₹1,852
88.52%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.1 Rp 1.5M
$22.01 ₹2,025
300.27%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 Rp 1.3M
$25.80 ₹2,374
202.71%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud, Bali
Thoothukudi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$995 Rp 16.9M
$107 ₹9,862
828.56%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$668 Rp 11.3M
$64.3 ₹5,916
938.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,391 Rp 57.5M
$407 ₹37.4K
733.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,080 Rp 35.2M
$232 ₹21.4K
794.84%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,037 Rp 51.5M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,378 Rp 40.3M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud, Bali
Thoothukudi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$180 Rp 3.0M
$295 ₹27.1K
-39.11%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
8.5
56.24%

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

Last update for Ubud, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Thoothukudi: March 2, 2026

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