Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Njombe Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Njombe

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud is 77.6% more expensive than Njombe without rent, and 121.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud is 113.6% more expensive than Njombe without rent, and 121.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud
Njombe
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3 Rp 48.8K
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
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Cappuccino
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,217
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud
Njombe
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$0.94 TZS 2,413
58.51%
White Bread (500g)
$1.67 Rp 27K
$0.57 TZS 1,457
192.98%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
$0.99 TZS 2,540
15.15%
Eggs
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
$1.42 TZS 3,625
59.86%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4 Rp 64.8K
$3.95 TZS 10.1K
1.27%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
$3.06 TZS 7,825
269.28%
Apples (1kg)
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
$1.59 TZS 4,071
126.42%
Banana (1kg)
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
$1.7 TZS 4,348
-10.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.65 Rp 43K
$1.89 TZS 4,842
40.21%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
$0.94 TZS 2,407
46.81%
Potato (1kg)
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
$1.38 TZS 3,527
14.49%
Onion (1kg)
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
$2.47 TZS 6,326
-12.55%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
$0.38 TZS 961
173.68%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 Rp 9,114
$0.4 TZS 1,024
40.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
$1.78 TZS 4,565
25.28%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
$2.07 TZS 5,297
623.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
$1.33 TZS 3,395
82.71%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
$2.11 TZS 5,398
25.12%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud
Njombe
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,203
$0.26 TZS 663
23.08%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
$19.94 TZS 51K
-49.25%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.49 Rp 7,888
$1.56 TZS 3,992
-68.59%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 Rp 5,573
$1.12 TZS 2,857
-69.64%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.04 Rp 98K
$5.85 TZS 15K
3.25%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
$1.25 TZS 3,205
-41.60%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
$18.4K TZS 47M
42.63%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
$11.7K TZS 29.9M
172.97%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud
Njombe
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.6 Rp 1M
$21.53 TZS 55.1K
190.80%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
$15.44 TZS 39.5K
-73.45%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
$59.1 TZS 151.2K
-58.84%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud
Njombe
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
$23.18 TZS 59.3K
-2.50%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
$7.88 TZS 20.2K
-20.56%
Cinema Ticket
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
$3.83 TZS 9,812
-14.10%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud
Njombe
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
$332 TZS 849.8K
-71.93%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,098 Rp 99M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud
Njombe
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
$15.37 TZS 39.3K
243.66%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
$20.85 TZS 53.3K
19.14%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
$17.38 TZS 44.5K
390.45%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
$15.34 TZS 39.2K
372.43%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud
Njombe
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 Rp 4.2M
$115 TZS 293.4K
125.78%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$159 Rp 2.6M
$39.12 TZS 100.1K
306.11%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 Rp 9.4M
$191 TZS 488.5K
202.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$336 Rp 5.5M
$116 TZS 297.2K
189.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$860 Rp 14M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud
Njombe
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$182 Rp 3M
$277 TZS 708.4K
-34.09%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
12
10.67%

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

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

Last update for Njombe: October 28, 2025

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