Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Kuantan Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Kuantan

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud is 0.3% more expensive than Kuantan without rent, and 5.1% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud is 7.5% more expensive than Kuantan without rent, and 1.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud
Kuantan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3 Rp 48.8K
$2.34 MYR 9.89
28.21%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
$11.86 MYR 50
5.56%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.37 MYR 14.22
-5.64%
Cappuccino
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
$2.23 MYR 9.41
-0.90%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
$0.63 MYR 2.65
74.60%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,217
$0.37 MYR 1.54
-29.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
$3.48 MYR 14.66
-28.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
$5.52 MYR 23.29
-42.03%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud
Kuantan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.7 MYR 7.16
-12.35%
White Bread (500g)
$1.67 Rp 27K
$1.12 MYR 4.73
49.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
$1.02 MYR 4.29
11.76%
Eggs
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
$1.24 MYR 5.23
83.06%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
$10.24 MYR 43.17
36.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4 Rp 64.8K
$3.39 MYR 14.3
17.99%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
$6.24 MYR 26.32
81.09%
Apples (1kg)
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
$3 MYR 12.64
20.00%
Banana (1kg)
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
$1.78 MYR 7.49
-14.04%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.65 Rp 43K
$2.96 MYR 12.49
-10.47%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
$2.04 MYR 8.61
-32.35%
Potato (1kg)
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
$1.32 MYR 5.58
19.70%
Onion (1kg)
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
$1 MYR 4.24
116.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
$0.75 MYR 3.14
38.67%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 Rp 9,114
$0.56 MYR 2.34
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
$4.36 MYR 18.4
-48.85%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
$18.77 MYR 79.1
-20.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
$1.94 MYR 8.2
25.26%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
$1.93 MYR 8.13
36.79%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud
Kuantan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,203
$0.45 MYR 1.92
-28.89%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
$19.98 MYR 84.3
-49.35%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.49 Rp 7,888
$1.02 MYR 4.3
-51.96%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 Rp 5,573
$0.4 MYR 1.7
-15.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.04 Rp 98K
$4.33 MYR 18.24
39.49%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
$0.5 MYR 2.09
46.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
$32.4K MYR 136.5K
-18.98%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
$31.4K MYR 132.3K
1.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud
Kuantan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.6 Rp 1M
$23.66 MYR 99.8
164.62%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
$9.31 MYR 39.27
-55.96%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
$21.32 MYR 89.9
14.07%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud
Kuantan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
$36.94 MYR 156
-38.82%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
$6.05 MYR 25.53
3.47%
Cinema Ticket
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
$4.11 MYR 17.33
-19.95%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud
Kuantan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
$116 MYR 491
-19.96%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,098 Rp 99M
$4,253 MYR 17.9K
43.37%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud
Kuantan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
$71 MYR 299
-25.60%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
$27.81 MYR 117
-10.68%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
$37.2 MYR 157
129.14%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
$47.22 MYR 199
53.47%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud
Kuantan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 Rp 4.2M
$164 MYR 690
58.18%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$159 Rp 2.6M
$265 MYR 1,119
-40.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 Rp 9.4M
$214 MYR 902
170.10%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$336 Rp 5.5M
$481 MYR 2,027
-30.09%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
$661 MYR 2,786
51.43%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$860 Rp 14M
$1,128 MYR 4,758
-23.74%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud
Kuantan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$182 Rp 3M
$644 MYR 2,717
-71.69%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
3.62
266.85%

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

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

Last update for Kuantan: October 28, 2025

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