Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Sibolga Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Sibolga

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud is 53.2% more expensive than Sibolga without rent, and 24.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud is 31.8% more expensive than Sibolga without rent, and 22.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud
Sibolga
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3 Rp 48.8K
$1.52 Rp 24.7K
97.37%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
$12.32 Rp 200K
1.62%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.35 Rp 54.4K
-5.07%
Cappuccino
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
$1.66 Rp 27K
33.13%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
$0.55 Rp 8,994
100.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,217
$0.26 Rp 4,176
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
$3 Rp 48.7K
-16.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
$2.57 Rp 41.7K
24.51%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud
Sibolga
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.19 Rp 19.3K
25.21%
White Bread (500g)
$1.67 Rp 27K
$1.12 Rp 18.2K
49.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
$0.92 Rp 15K
23.91%
Eggs
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
$1.52 Rp 24.7K
49.34%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
$8 Rp 129.9K
74.25%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4 Rp 64.8K
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
76.21%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
$8.92 Rp 144.9K
26.68%
Apples (1kg)
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
$2.31 Rp 37.5K
55.84%
Banana (1kg)
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
$1.44 Rp 23.5K
6.25%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.65 Rp 43K
$1.81 Rp 29.3K
46.41%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
$1.57 Rp 25.5K
-12.10%
Potato (1kg)
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
$0.69 Rp 11.3K
128.99%
Onion (1kg)
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
$1.59 Rp 25.8K
35.85%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
$0.95 Rp 15.4K
9.47%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 Rp 9,114
$0.33 Rp 5,342
69.70%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
$1.71 Rp 27.8K
30.41%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
$18.5 Rp 300.3K
-19.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
$2.27 Rp 36.8K
7.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
$2.33 Rp 37.8K
13.30%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud
Sibolga
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,203
$0.45 Rp 7,267
-28.89%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
$9.6 Rp 155.9K
5.42%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.49 Rp 7,888
$0.58 Rp 9,353
-15.52%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 Rp 5,573
$0.35 Rp 5,634
-2.86%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.04 Rp 98K
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
103.37%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
$1.05 Rp 17.1K
-30.48%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
$24.6K Rp 398.9M
6.69%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
$27.4K Rp 444.9M
16.54%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud
Sibolga
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.6 Rp 1M
$26.42 Rp 428.9K
136.98%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
$4.22 Rp 68.5K
-2.84%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
$22.73 Rp 369K
7.00%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud
Sibolga
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
$23 Rp 373.4K
-1.74%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
$6.09 Rp 98.8K
2.79%
Cinema Ticket
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
$2.99 Rp 48.5K
10.03%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud
Sibolga
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
$24.15 Rp 392K
286.00%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,098 Rp 99M
$7,722 Rp 125.3M
-21.03%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud
Sibolga
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
$15.61 Rp 253.3K
238.37%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
$18.46 Rp 299.6K
34.56%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
$65.5 Rp 1.1M
30.20%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
$73.9 Rp 1.2M
-1.96%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud
Sibolga
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 Rp 4.2M
$259 Rp 4.2M
0.10%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$159 Rp 2.6M
$159 Rp 2.6M
-0.11%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 Rp 9.4M
$576 Rp 9.4M
0.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$336 Rp 5.5M
$339 Rp 5.5M
-0.73%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
$1,230 Rp 20M
-18.66%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$860 Rp 14M
$809 Rp 13.1M
6.42%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud
Sibolga
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$182 Rp 3M
$172 Rp 2.8M
6.07%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
9.15
45.14%

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

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

Last update for Sibolga: October 29, 2025

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