Ubud vs Alicante

Cost of living comparison for expats considering Ubud or Alicante, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Ubud is 28% cheaper than Alicante

Monthly savings

$601

Indonesia

Ubud

$1,525

$26,688

Cheaper option

Spain

Alicante

$2,126

$37,205

Category Breakdown

Category
Ubud
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$862
$1,147
+33%

Utilities

$86
$140
+63%

Groceries

$175
$182
+4%

Dining Out

$48
$120
+150%

Transportation

$60
$210
+250%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$176
$237
+35%

Healthcare

$80
$50
-37%

Phone & Subscriptions

$37
$41
+11%
Monthly Total
$1,525
$2,126
39%

Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.

City Insights

Alicante

El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.

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