Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Tarija Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Tarija

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud is 12.3% more expensive than Tarija without rent, and 2.4% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud is 40% more expensive than Tarija without rent, and 27.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud
Tarija
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3 Rp 48.8K
$3.57 BOB 24.46
-15.97%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
$14.29 BOB 97.9
-12.39%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$6.05 BOB 41.43
-47.44%
Cappuccino
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
$2.36 BOB 16.15
-6.36%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
$1.47 BOB 10.07
-25.17%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,217
$1 BOB 6.87
-74.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
$1.63 BOB 11.18
53.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
$2.16 BOB 14.82
48.15%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud
Tarija
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$0.73 BOB 4.97
104.11%
White Bread (500g)
$1.67 Rp 27K
$1.38 BOB 9.43
21.01%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
$1.23 BOB 8.42
-7.32%
Eggs
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
$2.61 BOB 17.88
-13.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
$4.84 BOB 33.15
188.02%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4 Rp 64.8K
$4.98 BOB 34.14
-19.68%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
$6.34 BOB 43.43
78.23%
Apples (1kg)
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
$1.41 BOB 9.64
155.32%
Banana (1kg)
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
$1.34 BOB 9.15
14.18%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.65 Rp 43K
$1.07 BOB 7.3
147.66%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
$2.13 BOB 14.57
-35.21%
Potato (1kg)
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
$1.48 BOB 10.14
6.76%
Onion (1kg)
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
$1.44 BOB 9.85
50.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
$0.33 BOB 2.23
215.15%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 Rp 9,114
$1.29 BOB 8.85
-56.59%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
$2.99 BOB 20.46
-25.42%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
$3.71 BOB 25.38
303.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
$1.86 BOB 12.76
30.65%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
$1.94 BOB 13.31
36.08%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud
Tarija
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,203
$0.28 BOB 1.9
14.29%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
$31.81 BOB 218
-68.19%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.49 Rp 7,888
$1.07 BOB 7.32
-54.21%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 Rp 5,573
$1.14 BOB 7.82
-70.18%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.04 Rp 98K
$4.8 BOB 32.86
25.83%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
$0.51 BOB 3.5
43.14%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
$19.9K BOB 136K
32.03%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
$21.1K BOB 144.7K
51.19%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud
Tarija
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.6 Rp 1M
$49.95 BOB 342
25.35%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
$27.16 BOB 186
-84.90%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
$42.49 BOB 291
-42.76%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud
Tarija
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
$35.04 BOB 240
-35.50%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
$4.37 BOB 29.94
43.25%
Cinema Ticket
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
$7.17 BOB 49.08
-54.11%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud
Tarija
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
$60.6 BOB 415
53.96%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,098 Rp 99M
$1,297 BOB 8,884
370.17%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud
Tarija
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
$25.74 BOB 176
105.21%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
$28.86 BOB 198
-13.93%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
$39.77 BOB 272
114.33%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
$21.8 BOB 149
232.43%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud
Tarija
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 Rp 4.2M
$331 BOB 2,267
-21.79%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$159 Rp 2.6M
$221 BOB 1,516
-28.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 Rp 9.4M
$510 BOB 3,495
13.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$336 Rp 5.5M
$117 BOB 800
187.65%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
$499 BOB 3,420
100.36%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$860 Rp 14M
$496 BOB 3,399
73.42%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud
Tarija
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$182 Rp 3M
$320 BOB 2,191
-42.95%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
5.5
141.45%

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

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

Last update for Tarija: October 29, 2025

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