Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Kumasi Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Kumasi

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud is 25.4% more expensive than Kumasi without rent, and 69.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud is 35.8% more expensive than Kumasi without rent, and 49.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud
Kumasi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3 Rp 48.8K
$2.72 GHS 27.82
10.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
$32.44 GHS 332
-61.41%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$7.71 GHS 78.8
-58.75%
Cappuccino
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
$0.89 GHS 9.11
148.31%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
$0.57 GHS 5.81
92.98%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,217
$0.21 GHS 2.14
23.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
$0.83 GHS 8.47
201.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
$1.53 GHS 15.66
109.15%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud
Kumasi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.72 GHS 17.6
-13.37%
White Bread (500g)
$1.67 Rp 27K
$1.49 GHS 15.27
12.08%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
$1.68 GHS 17.14
-32.14%
Eggs
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
$2.1 GHS 21.46
8.10%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
$5.96 GHS 60.9
133.89%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4 Rp 64.8K
$4.3 GHS 43.96
-6.98%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
$4.69 GHS 47.89
140.94%
Apples (1kg)
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
$1.66 GHS 17
116.87%
Banana (1kg)
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
$0.84 GHS 8.6
82.14%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.65 Rp 43K
$0.79 GHS 8.05
235.44%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
$1.87 GHS 19.16
-26.20%
Potato (1kg)
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
$1.68 GHS 17.17
-5.95%
Onion (1kg)
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
$1.1 GHS 11.22
96.36%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
$0.77 GHS 7.85
35.06%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 Rp 9,114
$0.52 GHS 5.3
7.69%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
$0.78 GHS 7.97
185.90%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
$1.21 GHS 12.34
1138.02%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
$1.17 GHS 11.93
107.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
$1.89 GHS 19.36
39.68%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud
Kumasi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,203
$0.42 GHS 4.28
-23.81%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
$20.06 GHS 205
-49.55%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.49 Rp 7,888
$0.83 GHS 8.5
-40.96%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 Rp 5,573
$1.22 GHS 12.49
-72.13%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.04 Rp 98K
$1.62 GHS 16.52
272.84%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
$1.1 GHS 11.29
-33.64%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
$7,871 GHS 80.4K
233.09%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
$9,810 GHS 100.3K
225.60%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud
Kumasi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.6 Rp 1M
$40.32 GHS 412
55.28%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
$13 GHS 133
-68.46%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
$38.39 GHS 392
-36.65%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud
Kumasi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
$28.6 GHS 292
-20.98%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
$9.48 GHS 96.9
-65.30%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud
Kumasi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
$72.3 GHS 738
29.02%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,098 Rp 99M
$5,475 GHS 56K
11.38%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud
Kumasi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
$14.51 GHS 148
264.02%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
$18.78 GHS 192
32.27%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
$28.92 GHS 296
194.74%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
$40.92 GHS 418
77.10%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud
Kumasi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 Rp 4.2M
-
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$159 Rp 2.6M
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 Rp 9.4M
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$336 Rp 5.5M
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$860 Rp 14M
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud
Kumasi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$182 Rp 3M
$310 GHS 3,165
-41.10%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
25.4
-47.72%

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

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

Last update for Kumasi: October 28, 2025

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