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

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Uluwatu, Bali is 90.5% more expensive than Semarang without rent, and 163% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Uluwatu, Bali is 88.5% more expensive than Semarang without rent, and 219.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Uluwatu, Bali
Semarang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.32 RpĀ 72.9K
$1.85 RpĀ 31.3K
133.51%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$39.04 RpĀ 659.2K
$12.23 RpĀ 206.5K
219.22%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.98 RpĀ 100.9K
$3.69 RpĀ 62.3K
62.06%
Cappuccino
$3.41 RpĀ 57.6K
$1.44 RpĀ 24.4K
136.81%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.65 RpĀ 27.9K
$0.48 RpĀ 8,034
243.75%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
$0.27 RpĀ 4,557
225.93%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.65 RpĀ 61.7K
$1.97 RpĀ 33.3K
85.28%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.84 RpĀ 81.7K
$2.88 RpĀ 48.7K
68.06%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Uluwatu, Bali
Semarang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.81 RpĀ 30.5K
$1.02 RpĀ 17.3K
77.45%
White Bread (500g)
$2.65 RpĀ 44.8K
$1.04 RpĀ 17.6K
154.81%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.21 RpĀ 20.5K
$0.86 RpĀ 14.4K
40.70%
Eggs
$2.54 RpĀ 42.9K
$1.60 RpĀ 27.1K
58.75%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.08 RpĀ 254.7K
$6.00 RpĀ 101.4K
151.33%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.43 RpĀ 74.8K
$2.81 RpĀ 47.5K
57.65%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.68 RpĀ 214.1K
$8.59 RpĀ 145.1K
47.61%
Apples (1kg)
$3.86 RpĀ 65.2K
$2.61 RpĀ 44.0K
47.89%
Banana (1kg)
$1.62 RpĀ 27.4K
$1.50 RpĀ 25.4K
8.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.96 RpĀ 50.0K
$1.88 RpĀ 31.8K
57.45%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.33 RpĀ 39.3K
$1.51 RpĀ 25.5K
54.30%
Potato (1kg)
$2.08 RpĀ 35.1K
$1.26 RpĀ 21.2K
65.08%
Onion (1kg)
$2.42 RpĀ 40.9K
$1.87 RpĀ 31.6K
29.41%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.07 RpĀ 18.1K
$0.91 RpĀ 15.3K
17.58%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 RpĀ 12.8K
$0.44 RpĀ 7,419
72.73%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 RpĀ 58.1K
$2.28 RpĀ 38.5K
50.88%
Wine (Bottle)
$26.46 RpĀ 446.7K
$14.60 RpĀ 246.5K
81.23%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.05 RpĀ 51.4K
$2.54 RpĀ 42.8K
20.08%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.03 RpĀ 51.1K
$2.78 RpĀ 47.0K
8.99%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Uluwatu, Bali
Semarang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 RpĀ 6,111
$0.24 RpĀ 4,014
50.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.32 RpĀ 174.3K
$13.01 RpĀ 219.7K
-20.68%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.61 RpĀ 10.2K
$0.88 RpĀ 14.9K
-30.68%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.56 RpĀ 9,502
$0.29 RpĀ 4,873
93.10%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.75 RpĀ 130.9K
$2.97 RpĀ 50.2K
160.94%
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 546.4M
$24.8K RpĀ 418.6M
30.52%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$40.3K RpĀ 679.7M
$31.0K RpĀ 524.3M
29.64%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Uluwatu, Bali
Semarang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$86.5 RpĀ 1.5M
$94.0 RpĀ 1.6M
-8.03%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.37 RpĀ 73.8K
$2.72 RpĀ 45.9K
60.66%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.83 RpĀ 453.1K
$23.14 RpĀ 390.7K
15.95%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Uluwatu, Bali
Semarang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$112 RpĀ 1.9M
$23.14 RpĀ 390.7K
382.24%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.41 RpĀ 125.1K
$5.15 RpĀ 87.0K
43.88%
Cinema Ticket
$4.67 RpĀ 78.8K
$3.06 RpĀ 51.7K
52.61%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Uluwatu, Bali
Semarang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$342 RpĀ 5.8M
$45.66 RpĀ 771.0K
648.90%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,617 RpĀ 128.6M
$2,369 RpĀ 40.0M
221.58%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Uluwatu, Bali
Semarang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.0 RpĀ 1.0M
$36.73 RpĀ 620.2K
63.44%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.02 RpĀ 709.6K
$32.77 RpĀ 553.3K
28.23%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$94.5 RpĀ 1.6M
$65.5 RpĀ 1.1M
44.20%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$85.2 RpĀ 1.4M
$43.58 RpĀ 735.8K
95.39%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Uluwatu, Bali
Semarang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,348 RpĀ 22.8M
$253 RpĀ 4.3M
433.13%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$905 RpĀ 15.3M
$151 RpĀ 2.5M
499.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$4,527 RpĀ 76.4M
$535 RpĀ 9.0M
746.22%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,747 RpĀ 46.4M
$423 RpĀ 7.1M
549.24%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,040 RpĀ 68.2M
$1,226 RpĀ 20.7M
229.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,177 RpĀ 53.6M
$597 RpĀ 10.1M
432.14%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Uluwatu, Bali
Semarang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$201 RpĀ 3.4M
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.28
7.83
69.60%

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Last update for Uluwatu, Bali: March 1, 2026

Last update for Semarang: February 28, 2026

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