Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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The Cost Of Living In Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Reviewed by Lief Simon

Lief Simon is the managing editor of Global Property Advisor, Simon Letter, and Offshore Living Letter. He has purchased more than 45 properties, investing in 23 different countries around the world.

Apartment Or House Ownership Budget (For A Couple)

ExpenseMonthly CostsNotes
MortgageNot included here as too variable.
HOA Fees
Property Taxes
TransportationRp910,000Cost 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.

GasRp20,000For a large tank that is refilled once or twice a year.
ElectricityRp600,000This will vary depending on the size of your villa and whether you have a pool.
WaterRp120,000For 4 to 5 gallons of drinking water.
Cell PhoneRp200,000Paying for data top ups.
InternetRp440,000
Cable TVRp1,100,000
Household HelpRp2,000,000Cost for a house cleaner working five days a week from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
EntertainmentRp4,200,000Eating 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).

GroceriesRp400,000 to Rp1,000,000Shopping at local markets versus shopping at expat grocery stores.
Gym MembershipRp1,000,000For a luxury gym (with a hot tub and special facilities).
Medical AppointmentRp300,000 IDRBasic consultation at a private clinic.
TOTALRp11,290,000 to Rp11,890,000

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Ubud, Bali: Apartment Or House Rental Budget (For A Couple)

ExpenseMonthly CostsNotes
RentRp5,000,000 to Rp8,000,000For a two-bedroom villa with a pool in a desirable part of town.
TransportationRp910,000Cost 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.

GasRp20,000For a large tank that is refilled once or twice a year.
ElectricityRp600,000This will vary depending on the size of your villa and whether you have a pool.
WaterRp120,000For 4 to 5 gallons of drinking water.
Cell PhoneRp200,000Paying for data top ups.
InternetRp440,000
Cable TVRp1,100,000
Household HelpRp2,000,000Cost for a maid working five days a week from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
EntertainmentRp4,200,000Eating 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).

GroceriesRp400,000 to Rp1,000,000Shopping at local markets versus shopping at expat grocery stores.
Gym MembershipRp1,000,000For a luxury gym (with a hot tub and special facilities).
Medical AppointmentRp300,000Basic consultation at a private clinic.
TOTALRp16,290,000 to Rp19,890,000

Penny-Pincher’s Budget (Bare Minimum Costs, For A Couple)

ExpenseMonthly CostsNotes
RentRp3,500,000For a guesthouse in a shared accommodation.
TransportationRp600,000Cost for a motorbike rental (Rp500,000) plus gas: Rp100,000 per month.
GasRp20,000For a large tank that is refilled once or twice a year.
ElectricityRp200,000
WaterRp120,000For 4 to 5 gallons of drinking water.
Cell PhoneRp200,000Paying for data top ups.
InternetRp440,000Pay-as-you-go cell phone data only (no home Wi-Fi).
Cable TVInternet only.
EntertainmentRp560,000Including 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).

GroceriesRp400,000Shopping at local markets only.
TOTALRp6,040,000

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