Cost of Living Comparison Between Uluwatu, Bali and Banda Aceh Cost of Living Comparison Between Uluwatu, Bali and Banda Aceh

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Uluwatu, Bali is 115.2% more expensive than Banda Aceh without rent, and 178.4% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Uluwatu, Bali is 121.6% more expensive than Banda Aceh without rent, and 257.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Uluwatu, Bali
Banda Aceh
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.32 RpĀ 72.9K
$1.55 RpĀ 26.2K
178.71%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$39.04 RpĀ 659.2K
$12.46 RpĀ 210.4K
213.32%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.98 RpĀ 100.9K
$3.36 RpĀ 56.8K
77.98%
Cappuccino
$3.41 RpĀ 57.6K
$1.15 RpĀ 19.4K
196.52%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.65 RpĀ 27.9K
$0.54 RpĀ 9,149
205.56%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
$0.28 RpĀ 4,774
214.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.65 RpĀ 61.7K
$2.44 RpĀ 41.3K
49.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.84 RpĀ 81.7K
$3.55 RpĀ 60.0K
36.34%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Uluwatu, Bali
Banda Aceh
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.81 RpĀ 30.5K
$1.23 RpĀ 20.8K
47.15%
White Bread (500g)
$2.65 RpĀ 44.8K
$1.12 RpĀ 18.8K
136.61%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.21 RpĀ 20.5K
$0.59 RpĀ 9,996
105.08%
Eggs
$2.54 RpĀ 42.9K
$1.59 RpĀ 26.8K
59.75%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.08 RpĀ 254.7K
$8.28 RpĀ 139.8K
82.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.43 RpĀ 74.8K
$3.10 RpĀ 52.3K
42.90%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.68 RpĀ 214.1K
$7.83 RpĀ 132.1K
61.94%
Apples (1kg)
$3.86 RpĀ 65.2K
$2.39 RpĀ 40.4K
61.51%
Banana (1kg)
$1.62 RpĀ 27.4K
$1.49 RpĀ 25.2K
8.72%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.96 RpĀ 50.0K
$1.89 RpĀ 31.9K
56.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.33 RpĀ 39.3K
$1.56 RpĀ 26.4K
49.36%
Potato (1kg)
$2.08 RpĀ 35.1K
$1.36 RpĀ 23.0K
52.94%
Onion (1kg)
$2.42 RpĀ 40.9K
$1.94 RpĀ 32.8K
24.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.07 RpĀ 18.1K
$0.90 RpĀ 15.3K
18.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 RpĀ 12.8K
$0.44 RpĀ 7,437
72.73%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 RpĀ 58.1K
$2.50 RpĀ 42.3K
37.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$26.46 RpĀ 446.7K
$20.75 RpĀ 350.4K
27.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.05 RpĀ 51.4K
$2.10 RpĀ 35.5K
45.24%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.03 RpĀ 51.1K
$3.17 RpĀ 53.5K
-4.42%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Uluwatu, Bali
Banda Aceh
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 RpĀ 6,111
$0.32 RpĀ 5,432
12.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.32 RpĀ 174.3K
$10.00 RpĀ 168.9K
3.20%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.61 RpĀ 10.2K
$0.57 RpĀ 9,614
7.02%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.56 RpĀ 9,502
$0.37 RpĀ 6,275
51.35%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.75 RpĀ 130.9K
$2.90 RpĀ 48.9K
167.24%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.06 RpĀ 17.9K
$0.60 RpĀ 10.1K
76.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.4K RpĀ 546.4M
$24.4K RpĀ 412.6M
32.44%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$40.3K RpĀ 679.7M
$27.7K RpĀ 467.6M
45.37%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Uluwatu, Bali
Banda Aceh
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$86.5 RpĀ 1.5M
$70.5 RpĀ 1.2M
22.68%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.37 RpĀ 73.8K
$4.33 RpĀ 73.2K
0.92%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.83 RpĀ 453.1K
$22.96 RpĀ 387.7K
16.86%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Uluwatu, Bali
Banda Aceh
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$112 RpĀ 1.9M
$22.82 RpĀ 385.3K
389.00%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.41 RpĀ 125.1K
$6.00 RpĀ 101.4K
23.50%
Cinema Ticket
$4.67 RpĀ 78.8K
$3.13 RpĀ 52.9K
49.20%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Uluwatu, Bali
Banda Aceh
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$342 RpĀ 5.8M
$93.9 RpĀ 1.6M
264.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,617 RpĀ 128.6M
$7,721 RpĀ 130.4M
-1.34%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Uluwatu, Bali
Banda Aceh
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.0 RpĀ 1.0M
$32.27 RpĀ 544.9K
86.02%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.02 RpĀ 709.6K
$23.18 RpĀ 391.4K
81.28%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.5 RpĀ 1.6M
$35.15 RpĀ 593.5K
168.79%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$85.2 RpĀ 1.4M
$33.35 RpĀ 563.2K
155.32%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Uluwatu, Bali
Banda Aceh
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,348 RpĀ 22.8M
$260 RpĀ 4.4M
417.97%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$905 RpĀ 15.3M
$160 RpĀ 2.7M
466.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$4,527 RpĀ 76.4M
$591 RpĀ 10.0M
665.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,747 RpĀ 46.4M
$329 RpĀ 5.6M
734.40%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,040 RpĀ 68.2M
$1,286 RpĀ 21.7M
214.20%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,177 RpĀ 53.6M
$719 RpĀ 12.1M
341.73%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Uluwatu, Bali
Banda Aceh
Difference
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
9.15
45.14%

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Last update for Uluwatu, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Banda Aceh: March 1, 2026

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