Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Sarawak Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Sarawak

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud is 0 than Sarawak without rent, and 17.7% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud is 15.2% more expensive than Sarawak without rent, and 8.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud
Sarawak
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3 Rp 48.8K
$3.43 MYR 14.48
-12.54%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
$19.12 MYR 80.6
-34.52%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$5.41 MYR 22.82
-41.22%
Cappuccino
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
$2.81 MYR 11.86
-21.35%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
$0.73 MYR 3.06
50.68%
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
$7.58 MYR 31.98
-67.02%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
$8.29 MYR 34.97
-61.40%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud
Sarawak
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.88 MYR 7.95
-20.74%
White Bread (500g)
$1.67 Rp 27K
$1.02 MYR 4.32
63.73%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
$1.29 MYR 5.46
-11.63%
Eggs
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
$2.11 MYR 8.88
7.58%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
$14.77 MYR 62.3
-5.62%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4 Rp 64.8K
$2.56 MYR 10.79
56.25%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
$9.3 MYR 39.21
21.51%
Apples (1kg)
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
$2.9 MYR 12.23
24.14%
Banana (1kg)
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
$1.51 MYR 6.36
1.32%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.65 Rp 43K
$2.49 MYR 10.51
6.43%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
$1.38 MYR 5.83
-
Potato (1kg)
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
$1.23 MYR 5.19
28.46%
Onion (1kg)
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
$1.29 MYR 5.43
67.44%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
$1.05 MYR 4.43
-0.95%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 Rp 9,114
$0.67 MYR 2.81
-16.42%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
$4.2 MYR 17.69
-46.90%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
$16.1 MYR 67.9
-6.96%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
$2.75 MYR 11.58
-11.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
$2.92 MYR 12.33
-9.59%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud
Sarawak
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,203
$0.73 MYR 3.07
-56.16%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
$12 MYR 50.6
-15.67%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.49 Rp 7,888
$1.21 MYR 5.11
-59.50%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 Rp 5,573
$1 MYR 4.2
-66.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.04 Rp 98K
$5.74 MYR 24.21
5.23%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
$0.47 MYR 1.98
55.32%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
$35.6K MYR 150.1K
-26.34%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
$30.9K MYR 130.2K
3.47%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud
Sarawak
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.6 Rp 1M
$43.74 MYR 184
43.14%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
$8.91 MYR 37.56
-53.98%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
$29.62 MYR 125
-17.89%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud
Sarawak
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
$37.06 MYR 156
-39.02%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
$5.87 MYR 24.76
6.64%
Cinema Ticket
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
$5.05 MYR 21.3
-34.85%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud
Sarawak
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
$185 MYR 782
-49.74%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,098 Rp 99M
$6,866 MYR 29K
-11.19%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud
Sarawak
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
$37 MYR 156
42.76%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
$38.29 MYR 161
-35.13%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
$79.2 MYR 334
7.69%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
$56.9 MYR 240
27.32%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud
Sarawak
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 Rp 4.2M
$328 MYR 1,383
-21.05%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$159 Rp 2.6M
$275 MYR 1,162
-42.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 Rp 9.4M
$511 MYR 2,155
13.03%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$336 Rp 5.5M
$355 MYR 1,496
-5.26%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
$1,740 MYR 7,338
-42.51%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$860 Rp 14M
$1,159 MYR 4,888
-25.77%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud
Sarawak
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$182 Rp 3M
$409 MYR 1,725
-55.39%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
4.07
226.29%

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

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

Last update for Sarawak: October 29, 2025

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