Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia
+10% vs Bali (Denpasar) avgUbud is a moderately-priced area within Bali (Denpasar), with a cost of living index of 27.8 — that is +10% compared to the Bali (Denpasar) average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #7 out of 18 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around Rp 7,641,190/month, compared to a range of Rp 5,209,902 in Tabanan to Rp 8,891,566 in Seminyak.
For a typical resident of Ubud, housing takes up roughly 36% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 19%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately Rp 305,647,590 before tax.
Salaries in Ubud reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 27.8:
After tax and deductions of 20.4% in Indonesia, take-home pay for someone earning Rp 305,647,590 would be roughly Rp 243,295,482/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a Rp 321,856,175 salary in Ubud, Bali (Denpasar) (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Ubud would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $20,850 |
| London | GBP | £17,943 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 104,329 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminyak | 32.4 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Canggu | 30.9 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Nusa Dua | 29.9 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Uluwatu | 29.1 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Pererenan | 29.1 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Ubud, Bali (Denpasar) to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Ubud is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Bali (Denpasar). It costs about +10% more than the city average, ranking #7 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Ubud is above the Bali (Denpasar) average. With a multiplier of 1.10x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +10% compared to the city baseline.