Cost of Living Comparison Between Uluwatu, Bali and Karawang Cost of Living Comparison Between Uluwatu, Bali and Karawang

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Uluwatu, Bali is 94.6% more expensive than Karawang without rent, and 241.5% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Uluwatu, Bali is 141.9% more expensive than Karawang without rent, and 343.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Uluwatu, Bali
Karawang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.32 RpĀ 73.1K
$1.32 RpĀ 22.4K
227.27%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$39.04 RpĀ 661.2K
$9.05 RpĀ 153.2K
331.38%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.98 RpĀ 101.2K
$3.29 RpĀ 55.7K
81.76%
Cappuccino
$3.41 RpĀ 57.7K
$1.48 RpĀ 25.1K
130.41%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.65 RpĀ 28.0K
$0.48 RpĀ 8,124
243.75%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
$0.24 RpĀ 4,080
266.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.65 RpĀ 61.9K
$3.30 RpĀ 55.9K
10.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.84 RpĀ 81.9K
$3.48 RpĀ 59.0K
39.08%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Uluwatu, Bali
Karawang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.81 RpĀ 30.6K
$1.23 RpĀ 20.8K
47.15%
White Bread (500g)
$2.65 RpĀ 44.9K
$1.07 RpĀ 18.1K
147.66%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.21 RpĀ 20.5K
$0.95 RpĀ 16.2K
27.37%
Eggs
$2.54 RpĀ 43.0K
$1.57 RpĀ 26.6K
61.78%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.08 RpĀ 255.4K
$3.00 RpĀ 50.8K
402.67%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.43 RpĀ 75.0K
$3.00 RpĀ 50.8K
47.67%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.68 RpĀ 214.8K
$8.00 RpĀ 135.5K
58.50%
Apples (1kg)
$3.86 RpĀ 65.4K
$1.96 RpĀ 33.2K
96.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.62 RpĀ 27.5K
$1.19 RpĀ 20.2K
36.13%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.96 RpĀ 50.1K
$1.41 RpĀ 23.8K
109.93%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.33 RpĀ 39.4K
$0.57 RpĀ 9,726
308.77%
Potato (1kg)
$2.08 RpĀ 35.2K
$1.03 RpĀ 17.5K
101.94%
Onion (1kg)
$2.42 RpĀ 41.0K
$1.74 RpĀ 29.4K
39.08%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.07 RpĀ 18.2K
$0.92 RpĀ 15.6K
16.30%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 RpĀ 12.9K
$0.42 RpĀ 7,169
80.95%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 RpĀ 58.2K
$2.52 RpĀ 42.7K
36.51%
Wine (Bottle)
$26.46 RpĀ 448.1K
$24.11 RpĀ 408.4K
9.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.05 RpĀ 51.6K
$2.01 RpĀ 34.1K
51.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.03 RpĀ 51.3K
$3.42 RpĀ 58.0K
-11.40%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Uluwatu, Bali
Karawang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 RpĀ 6,130
$0.69 RpĀ 11.7K
-47.83%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.32 RpĀ 174.8K
$10.10 RpĀ 171.0K
2.18%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.61 RpĀ 10.3K
$0.70 RpĀ 11.9K
-12.86%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.56 RpĀ 9,532
$0.71 RpĀ 12.0K
-21.13%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.75 RpĀ 131.3K
$1.21 RpĀ 20.4K
540.50%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.06 RpĀ 17.9K
$0.81 RpĀ 13.7K
30.86%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.4K RpĀ 548.1M
$24.9K RpĀ 421.9M
29.91%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$40.3K RpĀ 681.8M
$25.5K RpĀ 431.8M
57.87%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Uluwatu, Bali
Karawang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$86.5 RpĀ 1.5M
$43.20 RpĀ 731.7K
100.19%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.37 RpĀ 74.0K
$4.63 RpĀ 78.4K
-5.62%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.83 RpĀ 454.4K
$13.76 RpĀ 233.1K
94.99%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Uluwatu, Bali
Karawang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$112 RpĀ 1.9M
$22.46 RpĀ 380.4K
396.84%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.41 RpĀ 125.5K
$15.42 RpĀ 261.2K
-51.95%
Cinema Ticket
$4.67 RpĀ 79.0K
$3.13 RpĀ 53.0K
49.20%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Uluwatu, Bali
Karawang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$342 RpĀ 5.8M
$48.21 RpĀ 816.6K
609.29%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,617 RpĀ 129.0M
$7,512 RpĀ 127.2M
1.40%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Uluwatu, Bali
Karawang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.0 RpĀ 1.0M
$18.78 RpĀ 318.1K
219.65%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.02 RpĀ 711.8K
$31.27 RpĀ 529.6K
34.38%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.5 RpĀ 1.6M
$54.3 RpĀ 919.6K
74.03%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$85.2 RpĀ 1.4M
$53.3 RpĀ 902.0K
59.88%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Uluwatu, Bali
Karawang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,348 RpĀ 22.8M
$152 RpĀ 2.6M
785.01%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$905 RpĀ 15.3M
$76.9 RpĀ 1.3M
1077.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$4,527 RpĀ 76.7M
$242 RpĀ 4.1M
1772.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,747 RpĀ 46.5M
$124 RpĀ 2.1M
2112.23%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,040 RpĀ 68.4M
$1,269 RpĀ 21.5M
218.25%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,177 RpĀ 53.8M
$754 RpĀ 12.8M
321.37%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Uluwatu, Bali
Karawang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$441 RpĀ 7.5M
-
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 Karawang: March 3, 2026

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