Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Karawang Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Karawang

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud is 27.2% more expensive than Karawang without rent, and 44.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud is 42.7% more expensive than Karawang without rent, and 51.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud
Karawang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3 Rp 48.8K
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
127.27%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
$9.08 Rp 147.4K
37.89%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.32 Rp 53.9K
-4.22%
Cappuccino
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
54.55%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
$0.44 Rp 7,175
150.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,217
$0.22 Rp 3,556
18.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
$3.29 Rp 53.3K
-24.01%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
$3.43 Rp 55.7K
-6.71%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud
Karawang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.18 Rp 19.2K
26.27%
White Bread (500g)
$1.67 Rp 27K
$1.06 Rp 17.2K
57.55%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
$0.95 Rp 15.4K
20.00%
Eggs
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
48.37%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
$3.03 Rp 49.2K
360.07%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4 Rp 64.8K
$2.99 Rp 48.5K
33.78%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
$7.72 Rp 125.3K
46.37%
Apples (1kg)
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
$1.97 Rp 31.9K
82.74%
Banana (1kg)
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
$1.19 Rp 19.4K
28.57%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.65 Rp 43K
$1.4 Rp 22.8K
89.29%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
$0.58 Rp 9,334
137.93%
Potato (1kg)
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
51.92%
Onion (1kg)
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
$1.72 Rp 27.9K
25.58%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
$0.97 Rp 15.8K
7.22%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 Rp 9,114
$0.43 Rp 6,938
30.23%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
$2.51 Rp 40.7K
-11.16%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
$24.29 Rp 394.2K
-38.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
$2.11 Rp 34.3K
15.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
$3.52 Rp 57.1K
-25.00%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud
Karawang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,203
$0.69 Rp 11.3K
-53.62%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
$9.8 Rp 159.1K
3.27%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.49 Rp 7,888
$0.76 Rp 12.4K
-35.53%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 Rp 5,573
$0.72 Rp 11.7K
-52.78%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.04 Rp 98K
$1.21 Rp 19.6K
399.17%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
$0.85 Rp 13.8K
-14.12%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
$25K Rp 405.8M
4.88%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
$25.8K Rp 419.5M
23.60%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud
Karawang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.6 Rp 1M
$44.72 Rp 725.9K
40.00%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
$4.63 Rp 75.2K
-11.45%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
$13.92 Rp 226K
74.71%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud
Karawang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
$22.7 Rp 368.5K
-0.44%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
$15.64 Rp 253.8K
-59.97%
Cinema Ticket
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
$3 Rp 48.7K
9.67%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud
Karawang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
$48.11 Rp 781K
93.76%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,098 Rp 99M
$7,503 Rp 121.8M
-18.73%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud
Karawang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
$18.67 Rp 303.1K
182.91%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
$31.08 Rp 504.4K
-20.08%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
$54.3 Rp 881.3K
57.01%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
$53.5 Rp 868.6K
35.43%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud
Karawang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 Rp 4.2M
$154 Rp 2.5M
68.27%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$159 Rp 2.6M
$77.1 Rp 1.3M
106.03%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 Rp 9.4M
$247 Rp 4M
133.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$336 Rp 5.5M
$122 Rp 2M
174.70%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
$1,219 Rp 19.8M
-17.92%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$860 Rp 14M
$776 Rp 12.6M
10.86%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud
Karawang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$182 Rp 3M
$444 Rp 7.2M
-58.93%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
9.15
45.14%

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Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

Last update for Karawang: October 29, 2025

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