Can you live in Ubud with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,145, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Ubud with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,145, you would have roughly $855 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Ubud with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,145, you would have roughly $1,855 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Ubud with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,145, you would have roughly $3,855 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Ubud with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,145, you would have roughly $6,855 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Ubud, Indonesia

How much does it really cost to live in Ubud? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 74,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Small town ⛰️ Mountains 💱 IDR

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$ $450 1-bedroom rent / mo

80 Quality of life / 100

74 Safety / 100

78 Internet / 100

70 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$450
Food (moderate)	$290
Transport	$20
Utilities	$60
Internet	$28
Healthcare	$45
Entertainment	$130
Total (moderate)	$1,145

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Ubud.

Shared accommodation	$200
Studio	$320
1-bedroom	$450
2-bedroom	$700
3-bedroom	$1,000

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City Scores

How Ubud rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeSmall
Near the seaNo
Geography⛰️ Mountains
Capital cityJakarta
LanguageIndonesian
CurrencyIDR
Time zoneAsia/Makassar

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Pros and Cons of Ubud

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $753 per month Basic $868 per month Moderate $1,145 per month Comfortable $1,593 per month Premium $2,608 per month

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Can You Live in Ubud on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-145 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$855 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,855 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,855 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,855 / month