Indonesia
Cost of Living in Ubud
Monthly Total
$1,525
$26,688
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$862
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$22
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$862
$15,085
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$86
$1,505
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$175
$3,063
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$60
$1,050
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$176
$3,080
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$80
$1,400
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$37
$648
Monthly Total
$1,525
$26,688
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Living in Ubud
Ubud offers more affordable living than coastal Bali. A comfortable lifestyle runs $800-1,000/month with a nice villa, organic food, and yoga classes. Budget travelers can manage on $500-600/month.
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