🇮🇩 Southeast Asia
Ubud, Indonesia
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Bali's inland wellness/nomad hub. Thin sample (21 contributors) — monthly budgets unavailable; 3BR rent looks like an outlier
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Ubud climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 35,505 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 83.4 Mbps | 74.4 Mbps | 10 ms | 25,053 |
| Mobile | 58.6 Mbps | 23.8 Mbps | 18 ms | 10,452 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 17,721 IDR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | — | — |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | — | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | — | — |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $169 | IDR 3,000K |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $550 | IDR 9,750K |
| 1BR outside center | $411 | IDR 7,285K |
| 3BR city center | $1,956 | IDR 34,667K |
| 3BR outside center | $1,411 | IDR 25,000K |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $93 | IDR 1,652K |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $79 | IDR 1,404K |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $2.82 | IDR 50,000 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $19.75 | IDR 350,000 |
| Fast food combo | $2.96 | IDR 52,500 |
| Beef (per lb) | $5.06 | IDR 89,585 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $0.54 | IDR 9,656 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $82 | IDR 1,460K |
| Phone plan / mo | $5 | IDR 90,000 |
| Internet / mo | $19 | IDR 333,333 |
| Gym membership / mo | $56 | IDR 1,000K |
| Cinema ticket | $3.67 | IDR 65,000 |
| Preschool / mo | $444 | IDR 7,865K |
| International school / yr | $5,268 | IDR 93,363K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $24,563 | IDR 435,282K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Indonesia
Country-level research that applies to living in Ubud — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 30 days visa-on-arrival + 30 extension |
| Digital nomad visa | E33G Remote Worker KITAS — income requirement $60,000/yr (official) → sources conflict, some cite lower; verify at application — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | KITAS years can build toward KITAP (PR) on some routes |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide (territorial relief for new residents) system · top rate 35% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Indonesia profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo