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Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
The Cost Of Living In Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Apartment Or House Ownership Budget (For A Couple)
| Expense | Monthly Costs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | – | Not included here as too variable. |
| HOA Fees | – | |
| Property Taxes | – | |
| Transportation | Rp910,000 | Cost for renting a bike (Rp600,000 to Rp800,000 per month) plus gas: Rp160,000 per month.
Cost for a new motorbike: Rp20,000,000. Cost for servicing every three months: Rp200,000. |
| Gas | Rp20,000 | For a large tank that is refilled once or twice a year. |
| Electricity | Rp600,000 | This will vary depending on the size of your villa and whether you have a pool. |
| Water | Rp120,000 | For 4 to 5 gallons of drinking water. |
| Cell Phone | Rp200,000 | Paying for data top ups. |
| Internet | Rp440,000 | |
| Cable TV | Rp1,100,000 | |
| Household Help | Rp2,000,000 | Cost for a house cleaner working five days a week from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
| Entertainment | Rp4,200,000 | Eating out twice a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: Rp2,800,000 (Rp350,000 per dining experience for a couple).
Local drinks twice a week at a nearby watering hole: Rp1,200,000 (Rp25,000 per local beer; Rp70,000 per glass of wine; Rp100,000 per cocktail). Movie theater trip twice a month: Rp200,000 (Rp50,000 per ticket; Rp100,000 for the deluxe room). |
| Groceries | Rp400,000 to Rp1,000,000 | Shopping at local markets versus shopping at expat grocery stores. |
| Gym Membership | Rp1,000,000 | For a luxury gym (with a hot tub and special facilities). |
| Medical Appointment | Rp300,000 IDR | Basic consultation at a private clinic. |
| TOTAL | Rp11,290,000 to Rp11,890,000 |
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Ubud, Bali: Apartment Or House Rental Budget (For A Couple)
| Expense | Monthly Costs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | Rp5,000,000 to Rp8,000,000 | For a two-bedroom villa with a pool in a desirable part of town. |
| Transportation | Rp910,000 | Cost for renting a bike (Rp600,000 to Rp800,000 per month) plus gas: Rp160,000 per month.
Cost for a new motorbike: Rp20,000,000. Cost for servicing every three months: Rp200,000. |
| Gas | Rp20,000 | For a large tank that is refilled once or twice a year. |
| Electricity | Rp600,000 | This will vary depending on the size of your villa and whether you have a pool. |
| Water | Rp120,000 | For 4 to 5 gallons of drinking water. |
| Cell Phone | Rp200,000 | Paying for data top ups. |
| Internet | Rp440,000 | |
| Cable TV | Rp1,100,000 | |
| Household Help | Rp2,000,000 | Cost for a maid working five days a week from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
| Entertainment | Rp4,200,000 | Eating out twice a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: Rp2,800,000 (Rp350,000 per dining experience for a couple).
Local drinks twice a week at a nearby watering hole: Rp1,200,000 (Rp25,000 per local beer; Rp70,000 per glass of wine; Rp100,000 per cocktail). Movie theater trip twice a month: Rp200,000 (Rp50,000 per ticket; Rp100,000 for the deluxe room). |
| Groceries | Rp400,000 to Rp1,000,000 | Shopping at local markets versus shopping at expat grocery stores. |
| Gym Membership | Rp1,000,000 | For a luxury gym (with a hot tub and special facilities). |
| Medical Appointment | Rp300,000 | Basic consultation at a private clinic. |
| TOTAL | Rp16,290,000 to Rp19,890,000 |
Penny-Pincher’s Budget (Bare Minimum Costs, For A Couple)
| Expense | Monthly Costs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | Rp3,500,000 | For a guesthouse in a shared accommodation. |
| Transportation | Rp600,000 | Cost for a motorbike rental (Rp500,000) plus gas: Rp100,000 per month. |
| Gas | Rp20,000 | For a large tank that is refilled once or twice a year. |
| Electricity | Rp200,000 | |
| Water | Rp120,000 | For 4 to 5 gallons of drinking water. |
| Cell Phone | Rp200,000 | Paying for data top ups. |
| Internet | Rp440,000 | Pay-as-you-go cell phone data only (no home Wi-Fi). |
| Cable TV | – | Internet only. |
| Entertainment | Rp560,000 | Including eating low-cost meals at local restaurants twice a week: Rp320,000 (Rp40,000 per dining experience for a couple).
Local drinks twice a week: Rp240,000 (Rp15,000 per drink). |
| Groceries | Rp400,000 | Shopping at local markets only. |
| TOTAL | Rp6,040,000 |
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