Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Yogyakarta Cost of Living Comparison Between Ubud and Yogyakarta

😐 Solo nomad: Ubud is 47.5% more expensive than Yogyakarta without rent, and 15.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Ubud is 31% more expensive than Yogyakarta without rent, and 12.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ubud
Yogyakarta
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3 Rp 48.8K
$1.35 Rp 21.8K
122.22%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.52 Rp 203.2K
$8.95 Rp 145.3K
39.89%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
$3.14 Rp 51K
1.27%
Cappuccino
$2.21 Rp 35.9K
$1.39 Rp 22.6K
58.99%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Rp 17.9K
$0.5 Rp 8,123
120.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.26 Rp 4,217
$0.28 Rp 4,569
-7.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.5 Rp 40.5K
$2.53 Rp 41K
-1.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 Rp 51.9K
$3.34 Rp 54.2K
-4.19%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ubud
Yogyakarta
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.22 Rp 19.9K
22.13%
White Bread (500g)
$1.67 Rp 27K
$1.35 Rp 21.9K
23.70%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.14 Rp 18.5K
$0.88 Rp 14.3K
29.55%
Eggs
$2.27 Rp 36.9K
$1.29 Rp 20.9K
75.97%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.94 Rp 226.3K
$6.73 Rp 109.3K
107.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4 Rp 64.8K
$3.33 Rp 54K
20.12%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.3 Rp 183.4K
$8.06 Rp 130.8K
40.20%
Apples (1kg)
$3.6 Rp 58.4K
$2.29 Rp 37.2K
57.21%
Banana (1kg)
$1.53 Rp 24.8K
$1.4 Rp 22.7K
9.29%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.65 Rp 43K
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
85.31%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 Rp 22.4K
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
32.69%
Potato (1kg)
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
$1.12 Rp 18.1K
41.07%
Onion (1kg)
$2.16 Rp 35.1K
$1.73 Rp 28K
24.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
$0.45 Rp 7,312
131.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 Rp 9,114
$0.38 Rp 6,200
47.37%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.23 Rp 36.3K
$2.53 Rp 41.1K
-11.86%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.98 Rp 243.2K
$14.95 Rp 242.7K
0.20%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
$1.85 Rp 30K
31.35%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 Rp 42.8K
$3.33 Rp 54K
-20.72%
🚌 Getting Around
Ubud
Yogyakarta
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 Rp 5,203
$0.21 Rp 3,405
52.38%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.12 Rp 164.3K
$9.84 Rp 159.8K
2.85%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.49 Rp 7,888
$0.47 Rp 7,638
4.26%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 Rp 5,573
$0.31 Rp 5,091
9.68%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.04 Rp 98K
$4.28 Rp 69.4K
41.12%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 Rp 11.9K
$0.86 Rp 14K
-15.12%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.2K Rp 425.6M
$19.1K Rp 309.6M
37.47%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.9K Rp 518.5M
$27.4K Rp 445.5M
16.37%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ubud
Yogyakarta
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.6 Rp 1M
$72.6 Rp 1.2M
-13.80%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.1 Rp 66.6K
$4.13 Rp 67K
-0.73%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.32 Rp 394.7K
$19.35 Rp 314.2K
25.68%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ubud
Yogyakarta
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.6 Rp 366.9K
$15.17 Rp 246.2K
48.98%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.26 Rp 101.5K
$3.06 Rp 49.7K
104.58%
Cinema Ticket
$3.29 Rp 53.4K
$2.71 Rp 44K
21.40%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Ubud
Yogyakarta
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$93.2 Rp 1.5M
$70.6 Rp 1.1M
32.04%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,098 Rp 99M
$4,342 Rp 70.5M
40.44%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ubud
Yogyakarta
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.8 Rp 857.4K
$33.65 Rp 546.2K
56.97%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.84 Rp 403.3K
$29.36 Rp 476.5K
-15.40%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.2 Rp 1.4M
$77.1 Rp 1.3M
10.62%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 Rp 1.2M
$82.1 Rp 1.3M
-11.68%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Ubud
Yogyakarta
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$259 Rp 4.2M
$191 Rp 3.1M
35.29%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$159 Rp 2.6M
$171 Rp 2.8M
-7.08%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 Rp 9.4M
$754 Rp 12.2M
-23.40%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$336 Rp 5.5M
$397 Rp 6.4M
-15.33%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,000 Rp 16.2M
$1,196 Rp 19.4M
-16.34%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$860 Rp 14M
$262 Rp 4.3M
228.25%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Ubud
Yogyakarta
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$182 Rp 3M
$150 Rp 2.4M
21.25%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
8.33
59.42%

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

Last update for Ubud: October 29, 2025

Last update for Yogyakarta: October 27, 2025

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