Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Boquete Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Boquete

🙂 Solo nomad: Ubud is 26.1% cheaper than Boquete without rent, and 47.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Ubud is 23.4% cheaper than Boquete without rent, and 43.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud
Boquete
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3 Rp 48.8K
$5.63 PAB 5.63
-46.71%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
$30.05 PAB 30.05
-58.34%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$7.71 PAB 7.71
-58.75%
Cappuccino
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
$3.45 PAB 3.45
-35.94%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
$1.41 PAB 1.41
-21.99%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,217
$0.94 PAB 0.94
-72.34%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
$1.78 PAB 1.78
40.45%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
$2.06 PAB 2.06
55.34%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud
Boquete
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.6 PAB 1.6
-6.88%
White Bread (500g)
$1.67 Rp 27K
$2.41 PAB 2.41
-30.71%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
$1.39 PAB 1.39
-17.99%
Eggs
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
$2.54 PAB 2.54
-10.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
$9.14 PAB 9.14
52.52%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4 Rp 64.8K
$7.42 PAB 7.42
-46.09%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
$10.87 PAB 10.87
3.96%
Apples (1kg)
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
$4.48 PAB 4.48
-19.64%
Banana (1kg)
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
$1.01 PAB 1.01
51.49%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.65 Rp 43K
$3.14 PAB 3.14
-15.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
$1.63 PAB 1.63
-15.34%
Potato (1kg)
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
$2.17 PAB 2.17
-27.19%
Onion (1kg)
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
$1.76 PAB 1.76
22.73%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
$2.22 PAB 2.22
-53.15%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 Rp 9,114
$1.66 PAB 1.66
-66.27%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
$5.33 PAB 5.33
-58.16%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
$7.78 PAB 7.78
92.54%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
$1.17 PAB 1.17
107.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
$2.73 PAB 2.73
-3.30%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud
Boquete
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,203
$1.46 PAB 1.46
-78.08%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
$24.84 PAB 24.84
-59.26%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.49 Rp 7,888
$1.01 PAB 1.01
-51.49%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 Rp 5,573
$1.94 PAB 1.94
-82.47%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.04 Rp 98K
$29.41 PAB 29.41
-79.46%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
$0.94 PAB 0.94
-22.34%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
$25.7K PAB 25.7K
2.17%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
$20.2K PAB 20.2K
57.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud
Boquete
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.6 Rp 1M
$54 PAB 54
15.94%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
$29.45 PAB 29.45
-86.08%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
$46.65 PAB 46.65
-47.87%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud
Boquete
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
$86.5 PAB 86.5
-73.87%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
$17.29 PAB 17.29
-63.79%
Cinema Ticket
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
$6.36 PAB 6.36
-48.27%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud
Boquete
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
$246 PAB 246
-62.18%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,098 Rp 99M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud
Boquete
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
$34.39 PAB 34.39
53.59%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
$24.7 PAB 24.7
0.57%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
$51.9 PAB 51.9
64.30%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
$59 PAB 59
22.89%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud
Boquete
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 Rp 4.2M
$765 PAB 765
-66.16%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$159 Rp 2.6M
$642 PAB 642
-75.24%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 Rp 9.4M
$1,561 PAB 1,561
-62.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$336 Rp 5.5M
$1,116 PAB 1,116
-69.87%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
$1,172 PAB 1,172
-14.66%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$860 Rp 14M
$1,145 PAB 1,145
-24.87%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud
Boquete
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$182 Rp 3M
$602 PAB 602
-69.70%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
7
89.71%

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

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

Last update for Boquete: October 28, 2025

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