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

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Uluwatu, Bali is 56.5% more expensive than Padang without rent, and 158.4% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Uluwatu, Bali is 86.2% more expensive than Padang without rent, and 228.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Uluwatu, Bali
Padang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.32 RpĀ 73.2K
$1.53 RpĀ 25.9K
182.35%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$39.04 RpĀ 661.4K
$12.48 RpĀ 211.5K
212.82%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.98 RpĀ 101.3K
$3.47 RpĀ 58.7K
72.33%
Cappuccino
$3.41 RpĀ 57.8K
$1.72 RpĀ 29.1K
98.26%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.65 RpĀ 28.0K
$0.51 RpĀ 8,631
223.53%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
$0.26 RpĀ 4,387
238.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.65 RpĀ 61.9K
$2.53 RpĀ 42.9K
44.27%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.84 RpĀ 82.0K
$3.60 RpĀ 61.0K
34.44%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Uluwatu, Bali
Padang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.81 RpĀ 30.6K
$1.22 RpĀ 20.7K
48.36%
White Bread (500g)
$2.65 RpĀ 44.9K
$1.17 RpĀ 19.9K
126.50%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.21 RpĀ 20.5K
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
37.50%
Eggs
$2.54 RpĀ 43.0K
$1.60 RpĀ 27.1K
58.75%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.08 RpĀ 255.5K
$8.29 RpĀ 140.4K
81.91%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.43 RpĀ 75.0K
$3.21 RpĀ 54.3K
38.01%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.68 RpĀ 214.8K
$7.76 RpĀ 131.5K
63.40%
Apples (1kg)
$3.86 RpĀ 65.4K
$2.34 RpĀ 39.6K
64.96%
Banana (1kg)
$1.62 RpĀ 27.5K
$1.44 RpĀ 24.3K
12.50%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.96 RpĀ 50.2K
$1.89 RpĀ 32.0K
56.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.33 RpĀ 39.4K
$1.50 RpĀ 25.5K
55.33%
Potato (1kg)
$2.08 RpĀ 35.2K
$1.31 RpĀ 22.3K
58.78%
Onion (1kg)
$2.42 RpĀ 41.0K
$1.95 RpĀ 33.1K
24.10%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.07 RpĀ 18.2K
$0.97 RpĀ 16.5K
10.31%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 RpĀ 12.9K
$0.45 RpĀ 7,613
68.89%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 RpĀ 58.3K
$2.54 RpĀ 43.1K
35.43%
Wine (Bottle)
$26.46 RpĀ 448.3K
$25.16 RpĀ 426.3K
5.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.05 RpĀ 51.6K
$2.04 RpĀ 34.6K
49.51%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.03 RpĀ 51.3K
$3.12 RpĀ 52.9K
-2.88%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Uluwatu, Bali
Padang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 RpĀ 6,132
$0.32 RpĀ 5,422
12.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.32 RpĀ 174.8K
$9.67 RpĀ 163.9K
6.72%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.61 RpĀ 10.3K
$0.52 RpĀ 8,885
17.31%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.56 RpĀ 9,535
$0.37 RpĀ 6,310
51.35%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.75 RpĀ 131.3K
$2.91 RpĀ 49.3K
166.32%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.06 RpĀ 17.9K
$0.77 RpĀ 13.1K
37.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.4K RpĀ 548.3M
$24.9K RpĀ 421.3M
30.14%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$40.3K RpĀ 682.0M
$28.0K RpĀ 474.0M
43.89%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Uluwatu, Bali
Padang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$86.5 RpĀ 1.5M
$69.1 RpĀ 1.2M
25.15%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.37 RpĀ 74.0K
$4.20 RpĀ 71.1K
4.05%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.83 RpĀ 454.6K
$22.57 RpĀ 382.4K
18.87%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Uluwatu, Bali
Padang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$112 RpĀ 1.9M
$22.61 RpĀ 383.1K
393.54%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.41 RpĀ 125.6K
$6.07 RpĀ 102.8K
22.08%
Cinema Ticket
$4.67 RpĀ 79.1K
$3.01 RpĀ 51.0K
55.15%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Uluwatu, Bali
Padang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$342 RpĀ 5.8M
$95.2 RpĀ 1.6M
259.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,617 RpĀ 129.1M
$7,576 RpĀ 128.4M
0.55%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Uluwatu, Bali
Padang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.0 RpĀ 1.0M
$42.43 RpĀ 718.9K
41.48%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.02 RpĀ 712.0K
$30.77 RpĀ 521.3K
36.56%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.5 RpĀ 1.6M
$67.5 RpĀ 1.1M
39.97%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$85.2 RpĀ 1.4M
$72.5 RpĀ 1.2M
17.50%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Uluwatu, Bali
Padang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,348 RpĀ 22.8M
$255 RpĀ 4.3M
428.05%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$905 RpĀ 15.3M
$156 RpĀ 2.6M
481.22%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$4,527 RpĀ 76.7M
$588 RpĀ 10.0M
670.33%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,747 RpĀ 46.5M
$340 RpĀ 5.8M
708.97%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,040 RpĀ 68.4M
$1,214 RpĀ 20.6M
232.65%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,177 RpĀ 53.8M
$870 RpĀ 14.7M
265.21%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Uluwatu, Bali
Padang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$177 RpĀ 3.0M
-
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 Padang: March 3, 2026

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