Indonesia
Ubud
Start with a village and workspace, such as Nyuh Kuning or Penestanan. Check the exact access road and daily journey before choosing an outer-area home.
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Indicative estimate · limited evidence
~$967 USD / month
One adult · private one-bedroom · 12-month lease target. Includes a 10% reserve; healthcare, insurance, unquoted home fees and arrival costs are additional.
Thin or partly estimated price evidence. Use this as an illustration and obtain local quotes before relying on it.
Photo: Unsplash
Rain can disrupt access roads; check local forecasts and the property.
Why live here
Consider Ubud for a base in Penestanan, Nyuh Kuning or the town area.
The main tradeoff
The reviewed IDR 4.5m studio uses a shared kitchen; electricity and Wi-Fi inclusions still need a written quote.
Read the full fit and tradeoffs
Consider Ubud for a base in Penestanan, Nyuh Kuning or the town area. Outpost advertises coworking in both Penestanan and Nyuh Kuning, and BIMC lists an Ubud medical centre. Check the home, access road and distance to your daily services.
The reviewed IDR 4.5m studio uses a shared kitchen; electricity and Wi-Fi inclusions still need a written quote. Test internet at the property. Obtain an actual DPS transfer quote and check the final access road before choosing dates.
Picture your everyday life
Three ways to begin in Ubud.
Compare these starting points against your actual routine. A neighbourhood name never tells the whole story of a home.
Nyuh Kuning · workspace-led search
Outpost identifies Nyuh Kuning as one of its Ubud locations. Use the exact workspace as a starting point if its hours and setup fit your working week.
Explore this area on the map ↗What to check in person
Confirm which address is for sleeping and which is for coworking. Walk the whole route, including the final lane, and ask where a car can collect you with luggage.
- Outpost · Ubud and Penestanan coworking ↗Provider’s own information
- Outpost · accommodation locations ↗Provider’s own information
Penestanan · live-and-work comparison
Outpost's Penestanan property advertises accommodation and coworking at the same property. Compare that arrangement with renting a separate home and buying a desk pass.
Explore this area on the map ↗What to check in person
Inspect the actual room, kitchen arrangements and desk access. Confirm which facilities are shared and which workspace access is included in your booking dates.
- Outpost · Ubud Penestanan live-and-work property ↗Provider’s own information
- Outpost · Ubud and Penestanan coworking ↗Provider’s own information
Lodtunduh · separate-home comparison
Compare renting a separate home with the Nyuh Kuning and Penestanan live-and-work options. Ubud Rental Service identifies Lodtunduh in its catalogue and publishes a two-bedroom pool-villa example, VR2.688.
Explore this area on the map ↗What to check in person
Request the full address and test the complete route to your chosen desk. Confirm car access, the private kitchen and who maintains the pool; a villa's internet feature does not mean the bill is included.
- Ubud Rental Service · area and villa catalogue ↗Provider’s own information
- Ubud Rental Service · Lodtunduh villa VR2.688 ↗Provider’s own information
- Outpost · Ubud and Penestanan coworking ↗Provider’s own information
These are research starting points, not ranked or inspected neighbourhoods. Map searches do not verify a particular home or journey time.
Prepare a free housing enquiry for Ubud →A closer look
Picture the days between the big plans.
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Make the city work for your life
Your first steps in Ubud.
Local context for the decisions that come after choosing a city.
Service sources reviewed
01 / Accommodation
A place to live
Compare the same stay length and bedroom needs across coliving and separate homes. Outpost publishes live-and-work stays; Ubud Rental Service's Lodtunduh example advertises pool and garden care but excludes electricity and internet charges. Request a current itemized quote for the exact property rather than assuming an advertised facility is included in rent.
What to ask before committing
- Which exact unit, floor plan and minimum stay does the quote cover, and which kitchen or laundry facilities are private?
- What is the full village address, can a car reach the entrance in wet weather, and does the journey to my chosen workspace work in both directions?
- Which cleaning, water, electricity, internet, pool care and desk-access costs are included, and what deposit or advance payment is required?
- Outpost · accommodation locations ↗Provider’s own information
- Outpost · Ubud Penestanan live-and-work property ↗Provider’s own information
- Ubud Rental Service · area and villa catalogue ↗Provider’s own information
- Ubud Rental Service · Lodtunduh villa VR2.688 ↗Provider’s own information
02 / Arrival services
An easier arrival
Use DPS, I Gusti Ngurah Rai, when comparing airport transfers to Ubud. Grab publishes airport pickup guidance and an international-arrivals lounge; follow the current in-app meeting instructions. Quote the exact home entrance, because a general Denpasar fare or travel estimate is not a quote to Ubud.
What to ask before committing
- Which terminal and pickup point apply to my flight, and how will I contact the driver?
- Does the quoted vehicle fit our passengers and luggage, with any parking or waiting charges explained?
- Can the driver reach my accommodation door, or has the host arranged the final luggage transfer and late check-in?
- Grab · I Gusti Ngurah Rai airport transfers ↗Provider’s own information
03 / Workspaces
Room to do good work
Outpost publishes Ubud and Penestanan coworking options with day passes. Choose the branch before looking for housing and confirm the current access rules for your chosen pass. A coliving offer may have different inclusions from a standalone desk membership.
What to ask before committing
- Which exact branch and working hours does this pass cover?
- Are call booths, meeting rooms and any after-hours access included or separately booked?
- Can I try my normal call at the intended desk and confirm the plan for a connection or power interruption?
- Outpost · Ubud and Penestanan coworking ↗Provider’s own information
- Outpost · Ubud Penestanan live-and-work property ↗Provider’s own information
Plan around Nyepi before choosing arrival dates
Official guidance describes Bali's day of silence and airport closure. Check the current year's dates with your airline and host, including meals and accommodation arrangements; avoid assuming airport transfers or normal work access will operate that day.
- UK FCDO · Indonesia transport and Nyepi guidance ↗Official source
The last lane matters as much as the map pin
Check the home-to-road connection on foot and arrange a workable pickup for rain, darkness and luggage. Official guidance flags road risks in Bali; do not make the whole housing plan depend on riding a scooter you have not established you can safely and lawfully use.
- UK FCDO · Indonesia transport and Nyepi guidance ↗Official source
- Grab · I Gusti Ngurah Rai airport transfers ↗Provider’s own information
Research scope, sources and what still needs checking
Ubud's comparisons now include a coliving operator and a separate rental agency. They are research examples, not a representative rent survey. The specific Lodtunduh listing was available through its search-indexed text only; obtain current terms and inspect the home, access road and working connection before committing. Named providers are not approved partners or inspected recommendations.
These are research references, not a list of approved partners. Provider information is not independent verification, a confirmed quote or live availability. Budget evidence has its own review dates in the cost section.
- Outpost · Ubud and Penestanan coworking ↗Operator identifies Ubud locations and advertises coworking passes. No independent quality inspection or current desk availability is implied. Reviewed September 17, 2026.
- Outpost · accommodation locations ↗Operator lists Nyuh Kuning and Penestanan accommodation. Promotional inclusions are date-dependent and have not been treated as permanent offers. Reviewed September 17, 2026.
- Outpost · Ubud Penestanan live-and-work property ↗Operator's indexed property description supports accommodation and coworking at the same property. Direct retrieval encountered a site challenge, so current inclusions must be reconfirmed with the operator. Reviewed September 17, 2026.
- Ubud Rental Service · area and villa catalogue ↗Agency catalogue identifies Lodtunduh and other rental areas and distinguishes different home sizes. Advertised inventory, rents and travel claims are not confirmed offers or measured journeys. Reviewed September 17, 2026.
- Ubud Rental Service · Lodtunduh villa VR2.688 ↗Agency's search-indexed listing supports a Lodtunduh two-bedroom example and separates maintenance from electricity and internet charges. Direct retrieval failed; confirm the address, access, inclusions and availability. No advertised price or dimension is reused. Reviewed September 17, 2026.
- Grab · I Gusti Ngurah Rai airport transfers ↗Operator page establishes DPS airport pickup and instructs riders to use in-app meeting directions. Its Denpasar examples are not Ubud fares or journey times. Reviewed September 17, 2026.
- UK FCDO · Indonesia transport and Nyepi guidance ↗Official national guidance with Bali-specific road and Nyepi information. Recheck holiday dates for your year and passport-specific driving requirements separately. Reviewed September 17, 2026.
Daily life at a glanceWeather, healthcare, internet and getting around
Living here
On the ground
The everyday details that shape a move to Ubud.
Weather & seasons
Rain can disrupt access roads; check local forecasts and the property.
Arriving here
The page uses DPS as the arrival airport. A dependable door-to-door time and fare for the specific Ubud housing areas were not established in this review.
Healthcare
BIMC's own site lists its Ubud medical centre and emergency assistance. A medical-centre listing should not be presented as a guarantee of a full hospital's specialty range.
Working online
Test the connection at the actual property. A listed provider or workspace does not establish home speeds or reliability.
A place to work
Outpost advertises coworking in Nyuh Kuning and Penestanan, with hot desks, quiet areas and call facilities. These locations give readers actual options to check near the housing areas.
Everyday essentials
Penestanan / Nyuh Kuning / Ubud town is warung, scooter, and a small house. Canggu and a pool villa are a different life, not this lease.
Language, community & local considerations
- 💬 English
- Editorial assessment; everyday communication has not been measured. Check the landlord and services you need.
- 🛡️ Safety
- Neighborhood safety has not been independently established. Check local conditions, transport and the actual property.
- Community
- Editorial assessment; the size of the local foreign community has not been measured. Visit community spaces to assess fit.
The cost of your routine
Where your money goes.
Compare the main costs, then add your own quotes below.
Using your choices from the overview. Change lifestyle or transport ↑
Indicative basket · limited evidence
~$967/ month
One adult · 30 days of spending · target lease: 12 months. Insurance, healthcare, unquoted home fees and arrival costs are additional.
This city has a thin or partly estimated price sample. The amount is an illustration, not a budget match; get local quotes before relying on it. It is excluded from price-based recommendations.
How to read this estimate
Your selected routine: One adult, a private one-bedroom outside the city centre, 30 casual meals, groceries for the remaining meals, 8 café coffees and a rented small automatic motorbike for 400 km per month per 30 days. Gym and paid entertainment are optional.
What the rent means: a reported one-bedroom category, not the cheapest ad we could find. The source reports a USD 340.31 - 453.75 rent range. Confirm furniture, a private kitchen, the exact neighborhood and a 12-month quote. An annual lease is the planning target, not a term verified for every reported rent.
What can change your month: the reference uses your selected transport, home cooking and an 85 m² utility-bill proxy. Public transport, a smaller home, included bills, air-conditioning and your diet can change the result substantially. Edit those choices below.
Price evidence: This city had 21 different contributors in the past 18 months. Some data are estimated due to a low number of contributors. If you are living here, please update our data . Last update: 23 August 2026. Contributor counts cover the whole city table, not every item. These are crowdsourced reference prices, not independently inspected purchases or available rental offers.
Allowances: the same $40 for supplies and pantry extras, plus a 10% price reserve, in every city. Both are planning choices. Categories are rounded to whole dollars and added; this is not dollar-level accuracy.
Explore rental examplesDated listings to compare with your own quotes
Simple · housing reality check
Put a real home into this budget.
Monthly housing reference: ~$413. We prioritize separate-bedroom listings with published annual terms, then those closest in price. Compare the named area and home features with your needs; these are asking prices, not reservations.
Lodtunduh · outside Ubud centre
Lodtunduh private home · 1012952830
Annual contract published
IDR 100,000,000/ year
$59 above the selected monthly rent reference (approximately).
Same routine with this rent: ~$1,033/month
Rent substitution only, including the recalculated 10% reserve. Adjust included bills and add personal costs in the worksheet; this is not an all-in property quote.
Furnished one-bedroom standalone home with enclosed equipped kitchen, living/work space and garden.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Yearly price advertised; deposit and annual payment schedule not stated.
- Bills
- Cleaning included in the yearly price. Electricity, Wi-Fi and linen are described with the monthly offer; annual inclusions need written confirmation.
Monthly comparisons divide the annual asking price by 12. This does not establish monthly payment terms; the full year may be due upfront.
Original full listing reviewed: annual IDR 100m and monthly IDR 10m prices are explicit. Dated April 15, 2026; available-from June 28 has no year. Monthly utility inclusions are not assumed for the annual contract. This is the same PUTVUB-438 home previously linked on 99.co, not a second property.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Banjar Apuh · Lodtunduh, outside central Ubud
Lodtunduh pool home · PUTVUB-437
Annual contract published
IDR 145,000,000/ year
$272 above the selected monthly rent reference (approximately).
Same routine with this rent: ~$1,266/month
Rent substitution only, including the recalculated 10% reserve. Adjust included bills and add personal costs in the worksheet; this is not an all-in property quote.
Furnished one-bedroom private-pool villa with equipped kitchen, garden and motorbike parking.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Yearly rate; annual payment schedule and deposit not stated.
- Bills
- Yearly offer expressly includes twice-weekly cleaning. Electricity and Wi-Fi are listed with the monthly offer; annual inclusions require confirmation.
Monthly comparisons divide the annual asking price by 12. This does not establish monthly payment terms; the full year may be due upfront.
Updated February 13, 2026. Source warns it may already be booked. Peripheral villa, not a central apartment; verify access and availability.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
0 saved separate-bedroom asking prices are at or below this rent reference. This counts price only, not full housing matches or independent advertisers. Comfortable and Living well share a housing reference, so they can show the same homes.
Choose a home in your editable budget ↓More rentals & alternative home types (2)
Includes other price ranges, studios, larger homes and incomplete layouts. These are not interchangeable proof of the selected lifestyle.
Ubud · exact neighborhood to confirm
Bali Soul small studio
IDR 4,500,000/ month
Small studio with shared kitchen, refrigerator and open living area.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Monthly rate; deposit and longer minimum commitment not stated.
- Bills
- Electricity and Wi-Fi appear in amenities; confirm inclusions in writing.
A shared-facility alternative to the plan's house/studio, not a self-contained home. Publication date not stated; exact address and availability need confirmation.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Tampaksiring · outside Ubud centre
Tampaksiring one-bedroom home · 445487
Annual contract published
IDR 55,000,000+/ year
Furnished one-bedroom house with living/dining area, kitchen, garden and no pool.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Yearly rental advertised; discount offered for five years or more. Annual payment timing and deposit not stated.
- Bills
- Utility, internet, rubbish and local-fee inclusions not stated.
Monthly comparisons divide the annual asking price by 12. This does not establish monthly payment terms; the full year may be due upfront.
Offers over IDR 55m/year, not a firm asking price. Indexed listing only; direct page unavailable. The advertiser places it about 25 minutes from central Ubud; travel time unverified.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Try the city first · shorter stays
Published alternatives kept separate from annual relocation prices. Confirm dates, taxes and availability.
Lodtunduh pool home · PUTVUB-437
IDR 13,500,000/month · 1-month option
Monthly offer includes electricity, Wi-Fi, twice-weekly cleaning and weekly linen; deposit and availability unconfirmed.
Read the provider’s terms ↗Lodtunduh private home · 1012952830
IDR 10,000,000/month · 1-month option
Monthly listing describes electricity, Wi-Fi and cleaning included; confirm final terms.
Read the provider’s terms ↗Inspect every category, price and source
Behind your simple budget
Every part of the month, explained.
Open a category to see quantities, unit prices and sources for this lifestyle. Reported prices are city-table references; allowances are our planning choices. Review date: 2026-09-04.
Your home~USD 413.22 / month
Private 1BR · outside centre
1 month × USD 413.22 = USD 413.22
Target: a furnished home with a private kitchen on a 12-month relocation lease. The reported rent category does not certify furnishings, exact neighborhood or lease length. Obtain a matching written quote; studios, shared kitchens and short-stay rates are separate examples.
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ↗Meals & cafés~USD 101.44 / month
Casual restaurant meals
30 meals × USD 2.84 = USD 85.2
Reported inexpensive-restaurant category, not a promise for every venue. These meal counts are the same in every city at this lifestyle.
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ↗Sit-down dinners · one person
0 dinners × USD 9.93 = not included
Half the reported three-course meal for two, excluding drinks. This replaces a meal at home; it is not added on top of 90 restaurant meals.
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ↗Café coffees
8 cups × USD 2.03 = USD 16.24
Regular cappuccino price benchmark; optional habit, not an essential expense.
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ↗Groceries & drinking water~USD 97.24 / month
An editable shopping list for home breakfasts and remaining meals; adapt it to your diet. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms. Water is approximately 59 litres per month; refill services may cost less.
A separate retail example: Clear Cafe · vegetable box
IDR 140,000 · reviewed September 4, 2026
Ubud operator’s itemized vegetable box. Staples, protein and fruit are extra; it is not a complete weekly shop. Confirm delivery area and availability. This example does not replace or validate the full reference basket.
View retailer’s price ↗Mobile~USD 5.1 / month
Mobile plan
1 month × USD 5.1 = USD 5.1
Reported plan with calls and 10GB+ data. Check the actual package, eligibility, taxes and coverage; activation belongs in arrival costs.
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ↗Getting around~USD 120.46 / month
Motorbike rental
1 month × USD 68.06 = USD 68.06
IDR 40,000/day on a month contract × 30. Advertised cover is for the scooter, not the rider or third parties. Confirm monthly term, deposit, servicing and damage excess. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability.
Ubud Scooter Rental · Scoopy 110 (2018–2020) ↗Motorbike fuel
10 litres × USD 0.74 = USD 7.4
400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel.
Gasoline (1 Liter) ↗Motorbike parking allowance
1 month × USD 10 = USD 10
USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Motorbike upkeep allowance
1 month × USD 15 = USD 15
USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Occasional taxi allowance
1 month × USD 20 = USD 20
USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Public transport boardings
0 boardings × USD 0.25 = not included
Reported single-ticket benchmark, not a route or pass quote. Transfers may require multiple tickets. Check home-to-work coverage and operating hours; the table does not establish that all journeys can be made by public transport.
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ↗Home bills & internet~USD 101.73 / month
Electricity, water & refuse
1 month × USD 82.82 = USD 82.82
Source reference is a 915 sq ft (about 85 m²) apartment. Kept at its full value for every lifestyle as a conservative proxy; it is not a measured 1BR bill. Replace with the actual meter tariff and usage; do not pay twice for included utilities.
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ↗Home internet
1 month × USD 18.91 = USD 18.91
Reported unlimited 60 Mbps+ plan. Installation and deposits are separate. Set to zero only if included in rent or deliberately excluded.
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ↗Gym & cinemaNot included in this routine
Gym membership
0 month × USD 52.47 = not included
Optional; remove if a suitable gym is included with the home.
Monthly Fitness Club Membership ↗Cinema visits
0 tickets × USD 3.69 = not included
Explicit leisure choice; other entertainment and alcohol are not silently included.
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ↗Supplies & price reserve~USD 127.92 / month
Laundry, toiletries & pantry extras
1 month × USD 40 = USD 40
Same USD 40 allowance in every city and lifestyle, for detergent, toiletries, cooking oil, seasonings and laundry. This is an editorial reserve, not a sourced city price. Replace it with your actual shopping and laundry costs.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Price variation reserve
1 month × USD 87.92 = USD 87.92
10% of the same priced basket in every city. A planning cushion, not an insurance policy, confidence interval or guarantee that all fees are covered.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Unit prices are shown in USD for comparison. Calculations retain full precision, so displayed decimals can round differently from the category totals. Change currency, quantities and quotes in your worksheet.
Published examples to check against your routine
These menus and provider offers give you concrete alternatives. They do not independently verify the whole budget. Compare the exact vehicle, route, meal and contract with your selected routine.
Chicken fried rice · Bali Soul Warung
IDR 45,000 per unit · meals
Chicken Relish fried rice with vegetables. Separate operator Gangga Coffee lists its nasi goreng at IDR 57,000; neither price represents every warung. Individual menu price; confirm current portions and extra charges. Quantities are your planning choices, not a complete diet or city average.
Chicken fried rice · Bali Soul Warung ↗Scoopy 110cc · Ubud Scooter Rental
IDR 40,000 per unit · rental days
2018–2020 Scoopy: IDR 40,000/day for a month contract, or IDR 1.2m for this 30-day scenario. Confirm availability and month definition. Advertised cover protects the scooter only, not the rider or third parties. Add fuel and other journeys; confirm licence, personal insurance and damage terms before riding.
Ubud Scooter Rental · month-contract tariff ↗Telkomsel Pasti SIMPATI 100K
IDR 100,000 per unit · 30-day packages
13GB over 30 days in the operator's published catalogue. Confirm the offer on your registered number, foreign-customer activation and local coverage. SIM purchase and activation are separate; this is not a tourist starter-pack renewal assumption.
Telkomsel · SIMPATI package catalogue ↗Gangga Coffee's Ubud menu independently lists nasi goreng at IDR 57,000 and gado-gado at IDR 45,000. Clear Cafe's IDR 140,000 vegetable box is an additional grocery example, not a full weekly shop.
Gangga Coffee · Ubud menu ↗Clear Cafe · vegetable box ↗Get a quote for the scooter model and full rental period, plus fuel, deposit, damage cover and delivery. Confirm your licence and insurance before choosing this option; otherwise price a driver for your actual routes.
Ubud Scooter Rental · rental rates ↗Still personal to you: insurance, healthcare, extra home fees, coworking and other needs require your own quotes. Deposits, advance rent, flights, visas and setup belong in arrival cash. Complete your worksheet ↓
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Priced portion of your month
3 items still need your quote. This is not an all-in total. Includes a recalculated 10% reserve on the core basket.
Cash to sign for the home
Needs your quotes
Deposit + advance rent + signing fees. 3 items unpriced.
Total arrival cash
Needs your quotes
Includes signing cash, travel, temporary accommodation, setup and your delay reserve. 6 items unpriced.
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Ads include different home types and contract lengths. They do not automatically qualify for the one-bedroom annual-lease target. Selection keeps a reference; importing changes rent only.
Private 1BR · outside centre
Target: a furnished home with a private kitchen on a 12-month relocation lease. The reported rent category does not certify furnishings, exact neighborhood or lease length. Obtain a matching written quote; studios, shared kitchens and short-stay rates are separate examples.
Reported reference · 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre Price source ↗
IDR 7,285,384.44
Casual restaurant meals
Reported inexpensive-restaurant category, not a promise for every venue. These meal counts are the same in every city at this lifestyle.
Reported reference · Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant Price source ↗
IDR 1,502,141.1
Sit-down dinners · one person
Half the reported three-course meal for two, excluding drinks. This replaces a meal at home; it is not added on top of 90 restaurant meals.
Reported reference · Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) Price source ↗
IDR 0
Milk
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Price source ↗
IDR 155,503.32
Bread
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) Price source ↗
IDR 264,310.44
Rice
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · White Rice (1 lb) Price source ↗
IDR 77,738.36
Eggs
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Eggs (12, Large Size) Price source ↗
IDR 199,227.65
Chicken fillets
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Chicken Fillets (1 lb) Price source ↗
IDR 267,419.96
Apples
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Apples (1 lb) Price source ↗
IDR 122,826.62
Bananas
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Bananas (1 lb) Price source ↗
IDR 107,278.96
Tomatoes
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Tomatoes (1 lb) Price source ↗
IDR 44,310.86
Potatoes
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Potatoes (1 lb) Price source ↗
IDR 78,127.05
Onions
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Onions (1 lb) Price source ↗
IDR 38,091.8
Drinking water
Approximately 59 litres for the month. Refill services may cost less; no free drinking water assumed.
Reported reference · Bottled Water (50 oz) Price source ↗
IDR 359,667.6
Café coffees
Regular cappuccino price benchmark; optional habit, not an essential expense.
Reported reference · Cappuccino (Regular Size) Price source ↗
IDR 286,323.6
Mobile plan
Reported plan with calls and 10GB+ data. Check the actual package, eligibility, taxes and coverage; activation belongs in arrival costs.
Reported reference · Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) Price source ↗
IDR 89,916.9
Motorbike rental
IDR 40,000/day on a month contract × 30. Advertised cover is for the scooter, not the rider or third parties. Confirm monthly term, deposit, servicing and damage excess. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability.
Reported reference · Ubud Scooter Rental · Scoopy 110 (2018–2020) Price source ↗
IDR 1,200,000
Motorbike fuel
400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel.
Reported reference · Gasoline (1 Liter) Price source ↗
IDR 130,467.7
Motorbike parking allowance
USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
IDR 176,307.64
Motorbike upkeep allowance
USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
IDR 264,461.46
Occasional taxi allowance
USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
IDR 352,615.29
Public transport boardings
Reported single-ticket benchmark, not a route or pass quote. Transfers may require multiple tickets. Check home-to-work coverage and operating hours; the table does not establish that all journeys can be made by public transport.
Reported reference · One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) Price source ↗
IDR 0
Electricity, water & refuse
Source reference is a 915 sq ft (about 85 m²) apartment. Kept at its full value for every lifestyle as a conservative proxy; it is not a measured 1BR bill. Replace with the actual meter tariff and usage; do not pay twice for included utilities.
Reported reference · Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) Price source ↗
IDR 1,460,179.9
Home internet
Reported unlimited 60 Mbps+ plan. Installation and deposits are separate. Set to zero only if included in rent or deliberately excluded.
Reported reference · Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) Price source ↗
IDR 333,397.75
Gym membership
Optional; remove if a suitable gym is included with the home.
Reported reference · Monthly Fitness Club Membership Price source ↗
IDR 0
Cinema visits
Explicit leisure choice; other entertainment and alcohol are not silently included.
Reported reference · Cinema Ticket (International Release) Price source ↗
IDR 0
Laundry, toiletries & pantry extras
Same USD 40 allowance in every city and lifestyle, for detergent, toiletries, cooking oil, seasonings and laundry. This is an editorial reserve, not a sourced city price. Replace it with your actual shopping and laundry costs.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
IDR 705,230.57
Automatic price reserve: IDR 1,550,092.9. This is 10% of your priced core, not a quoted expense.
Finish your personal monthly costs
Blank means unknown. Enter zero only when a cost is included elsewhere or deliberately excluded.
Cash needed before moving
Deposits and advance rent stay separate from monthly spending. A 12-month lease may require several months of cash upfront.
Priced arrival portion: IDR 0 · 6 items unpriced
Approximate local/USD conversion implied by the source’s displayed housing prices, captured September 4, 2026. For planning, not a bank or card exchange quote. Conversion reference ↗ Your bank rate can differ. Source prices: Numbeo · reported city prices ↗. This city had 21 different contributors in the past 18 months. Some data are estimated due to a low number of contributors. If you are living here, please update our data . Last update: 23 August 2026
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Indonesian Immigration describes B1 visa on arrival for eligible nationalities: an initial stay of up to 30 days, with one extension to a maximum total of 60 days. It lists a fee of IDR 500,000.
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Housing evidence
Published pricesHousing prices and lease terms
Simple uses a non-central one-bedroom reference. The housing cards prioritize advertised annual contracts, then price proximity. Lodtunduh private home · 1012952830: IDR 100,000,000/year. Yearly price advertised; deposit and annual payment schedule not stated. Lodtunduh pool home · PUTVUB-437: IDR 145,000,000/year. Yearly rate; annual payment schedule and deposit not stated.
Scope & personal checks
The named properties establish asking-price examples, not a representative rent survey. The comparison shows differences from the reference price; location and amenities may differ. Original listing qualifications remain on the housing cards. Availability is a booking-time check, not something a price table establishes.
Your personal checks: Choose the actual home and dates, then review its proposed contract before payment.
Evidence review
Listed serviceRental bills and upfront cash
Lodtunduh private home · 1012952830: Cleaning included in the yearly price. Electricity, Wi-Fi and linen are described with the monthly offer; annual inclusions need written confirmation. Lodtunduh pool home · PUTVUB-437: Yearly offer expressly includes twice-weekly cleaning. Electricity and Wi-Fi are listed with the monthly offer; annual inclusions require confirmation.
Scope & personal checks
Published inclusions and tariffs apply to these homes only. Unspecified lease fees are not treated as zero. The standard utility budget remains the disclosed 85 m² proxy until replaced with actual usage. Deposits and prepaid rent are separate from monthly spending.
Evidence review
Published pricesPublished food prices
Simple: 30 casual meals, 0 sit-down dinners and 8 coffees, plus the itemized grocery quantities in the calculation. Separate menu checks: Chicken fried rice · Bali Soul Warung: IDR 45,000 per unit (meals). Chicken Relish fried rice with vegetables. Separate operator Gangga Coffee lists its nasi goreng at IDR 57,000; neither price represents every warung. Individual menu price; confirm current portions and extra charges. Quantities are your planning choices, not a complete diet or city average.
Scope & personal checks
The complete food calculation is under ‘Every part of the month, explained’. City-table prices provide the benchmark; individual menus and retail products illustrate alternatives. Neither source type establishes a representative neighborhood survey or a nutritional prescription.
Evidence review
Published pricesGroceries and drinking water
All ten grocery categories and drinking water have prices and lifestyle-specific quantities. Clear Cafe · vegetable box: IDR 140,000. Ubud operator’s itemized vegetable box. Staples, protein and fruit are extra; it is not a complete weekly shop. Confirm delivery area and availability.
Scope & personal checks
These are priced references, not a claim that all shops charge the same. National catalogues remain national references; they are not relabeled as local stock checks. Use the quantities and unit prices to compare your own shop.
2 sources reviewed
Evidence review
Published pricesMobile service
Telkomsel Pasti SIMPATI 100K: IDR 100,000 per unit (30-day packages). 13GB over 30 days in the operator's published catalogue. Confirm the offer on your registered number, foreign-customer activation and local coverage. SIM purchase and activation are separate; this is not a tourist starter-pack renewal assumption.
Scope & personal checks
The standard basket uses the city-table mobile category. This provider offer is a separate product with its own allowance, renewal period and eligibility; an internet-only add-on is not a full voice plan. Personal coverage and activation depend on the subscriber.
2 sources reviewed
Evidence review
Budget comparisonLocal transport
Simple: Rent a motorbike. Motorbike rental: IDR 40,000/day on a month contract × 30. Advertised cover is for the scooter, not the rider or third parties. Confirm monthly term, deposit, servicing and damage excess. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability. Motorbike fuel: 400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel. Motorbike parking allowance: USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included. Motorbike upkeep allowance: USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it. Occasional taxi allowance: USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage. Separate alternative: Scoopy 110cc · Ubud Scooter Rental: IDR 40,000 per unit (rental days). 2018–2020 Scoopy: IDR 40,000/day for a month contract, or IDR 1.2m for this 30-day scenario. Confirm availability and month definition. Advertised cover protects the scooter only, not the rider or third parties. Add fuel and other journeys; confirm licence, personal insurance and damage terms before riding.
Scope & personal checks
Rental advertisements, reported fuel/ticket prices and editorial allowances are distinct evidence. No provider availability, personal riding eligibility or route coverage is certified. Insurance, deposits, purchase costs, damage liability and unquoted fees are separate; update the worksheet for your circumstances.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Budget comparisonThe common monthly basket
Simple has 28 itemized lines covering rent, food, mobile, transport, utilities, internet, leisure, supplies and a reserve. This city had 21 different contributors in the past 18 months. Some data are estimated due to a low number of contributors. If you are living here, please update our data . Last update: 23 August 2026
Missing evidenceThe city price table has a thin or partly estimated sample. The fully itemized estimate remains indicative and is excluded from budget-cap recommendations.
Scope & personal checks
Market reference prices and editorial quantities produce an estimate, not a fixed-price relocation package. The USD 40 supplies allowance and 10% reserve are planning choices. Insurance, healthcare, additional home fees and arrival costs depend on the person and lease. Those entries remain separate in the worksheet.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Listed serviceInternet and coworking
Outpost advertises coworking in Nyuh Kuning and Penestanan, with hot desks, quiet areas and call facilities. These locations give readers actual options to check near the housing areas.
Scope & personal checks
Current membership prices did not render in the retrieved page, so none are invented. Operator claims about high-speed internet are not independent tests or proof of the connection at your home.
Your personal checks: Confirm access hours, desk availability, price and your route from home. Test the connection and call facilities before buying a longer membership.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Listed serviceHealthcare services
BIMC's own site lists its Ubud medical centre and emergency assistance. A medical-centre listing should not be presented as a guarantee of a full hospital's specialty range.
Scope & personal checks
A listed hospital or department establishes a service to investigate, not treatment quality, English availability, insurance acceptance or a guaranteed emergency response time.
Your personal checks: Confirm the specialty, appointment, language assistance, fees and insurance arrangements you need with the provider.
Evidence review
Evidence missingAirport and getting around
The page uses DPS as the arrival airport. A dependable door-to-door time and fare for the specific Ubud housing areas were not established in this review.
Missing evidenceA current transfer quote for the exact address, arrival time and route, including any final access by foot or smaller vehicle.
Scope & personal checks
Generic Bali airport guides and a one-to-two-hour estimate cannot establish every Ubud transfer. Traffic, rain and the property's access road can change the journey.
Your personal checks: Confirm the airport on your ticket and request a dated quote from your accommodation or transport provider.
No matching evidence established in this review.
Evidence review
Official guidanceEntry pathway
Indonesian Immigration describes B1 visa on arrival for eligible nationalities: an initial stay of up to 30 days, with one extension to a maximum total of 60 days. It lists a fee of IDR 500,000.
Scope & personal checks
Visa validity and permitted stay are different. Check eligibility, current arrival formalities and permitted activities; this visitor pathway is not a general work or residence permission.
Your personal checks: Check your passport, intended activities, travel dates and permitted length of stay with immigration. A visitor pathway does not establish permission to work or live indefinitely.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Official guidanceWeather, safety and air quality
FCDO describes a usual October–March rainy season across much of Indonesia and notes that Bali can experience severe localized flooding, congestion and power outages. That does not establish the flood exposure of an individual Ubud home.
Missing evidenceRepresentative neighborhood safety and seasonal air-quality measurements. National guidance cannot establish that an individual street is safe or a home avoids flooding.
Scope & personal checks
Travel advice describes hazards and preparation, not a citywide risk score or a forecast. Review dates do not make historical observations current.
Your personal checks: Check local forecasts and alerts near your dates, the property's flood history and current air conditions.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Evidence missingEnglish and community
The listing's English and foreign-community labels are editorial descriptions. We have not established representative neighborhood measurements for them.
Missing evidenceEvidence measuring everyday communication and resident community in the specific housing neighborhood.
Scope & personal checks
An English-language website, a tourist district or a coworking operator does not establish how readily every landlord, clinic or shop can communicate with you.
Your personal checks: Speak with the landlord and services you expect to use. Visit local community spaces to see whether they suit you.
No matching evidence established in this review.
Review dates record when we examined the sources. Advertisements are asking prices, not bookings or completed leases. Several links can support different parts of a topic; source count alone is not a quality rating.
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