💰 Cost of Living
Average monthly expenses for a digital nomad
🏠 Accommodation
🍜 Food & Dining
🚗 Transportation
🎯 Other
⚡ Digital Nomad Essentials
Everything you need to work remotely from Ubud (Bali)
📶 Internet
☁️ Weather
✈️ Transport
🛂 Visa
✓Advantages
- ✓Lower cost of living than Western cities with comfortable lifestyle from around 1,500–2,200 USD per month depending on villa and extras
- ✓Several established coworking spaces such as Outpost Ubud, Outpost Penestanan, Beluna and Ubud.Space with reliable high speed internet
- ✓Strong digital nomad and expat community with multiple Facebook groups and regular meetups across Bali
- ✓Excellent café scene with many laptop friendly spots serving good coffee, smoothie bowls and vegan food
- ✓Rich Balinese culture with nearby temples, traditional ceremonies and the annual Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
- ✓Lush surroundings with rice terraces, jungle walks and waterfalls within easy scooter distance
- ✓Good value for longer term villa rentals compared with beach areas if you search a bit away from the centre
- ✓Year round warm weather and a pleasant climate in the dry season
- ✓Plenty of yoga studios, meditation centres and wellness retreats within walking or scooter distance
- ✓Easy access by car or shuttle from Denpasar and to other Bali hubs like Canggu, Sanur and Uluwatu for weekend trips
✗Disadvantages
- ✗Traffic can be congested on the narrow roads around the centre, especially at peak hours
- ✗Sidewalks are inconsistent or broken, so walking can be tiring and not always safe at night
- ✗Air quality can dip during regional burning season and on very busy traffic days
- ✗You generally need a scooter or frequent taxis or Gojek rides to move efficiently
- ✗Rainy season from December to March brings heavy showers and occasional flooding or power blips
- ✗Tap water is not drinkable, so you depend on bottled or filtered water
- ✗Tourist crowds around Monkey Forest, central Ubud and Tegallalang can be intense in high season
- ✗Nightlife is more low key than Canggu or Seminyak, with fewer late night options
- ✗Visa runs or extensions every 30–60 days add cost and admin for long stays
- ✗Healthcare in Ubud itself is clinic level only; for serious issues you may need to go to Denpasar or the south of Bali
💼 Top Coworking Spaces
Best places to work in Ubud (Bali)
Outpost Ubud
📍 Nyuh Kuning Road, Ubud • 200 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Outpost Ubud Penestanan
📍 Penestanan, Ubud • 180 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
Beluna House of Creatives
📍 Jl. Subak Sok Wayah, Ubud • 150 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Ubud.Space Coworking and Coffee
📍 Central Ubud, Jl. Goutama area • 230 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
Laduma Ubud
📍 Ubud, Bali • 150 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Outpost Ubud
📍 Nyuh Kuning Road, Ubud
Outpost Ubud Penestanan
📍 Penestanan, Ubud
Beluna House of Creatives
📍 Jl. Subak Sok Wayah, Ubud
Ubud.Space Coworking and Coffee
📍 Central Ubud, Jl. Goutama area
Laduma Ubud
📍 Ubud, Bali
☕ Best Cafes to Work From
Laptop-friendly cafes with good WiFi
Ivy Cafe
📍 Pengosekan
Suka Espresso
📍 Pengosekan
KAFE
📍 Hanoman
Usha Cafe&Bakery
📍 Pengosekan
Mudra Cafe
📍 Centro
Ivy Cafe
📍 Pengosekan
Suka Espresso
📍 Pengosekan
KAFE
📍 Hanoman
Usha Cafe&Bakery
📍 Pengosekan
Mudra Cafe
📍 Centro
🏘️ Best Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Ubud (Bali)
Central Ubud
The busy heart of Ubud around the palace, market and main streets. Packed with cafés, restaurants, shops and some coworking spaces. Walkable but traffic can be heavy and sidewalks patchy.
Penestanan
Leafy village area west of Ubud centre with rice field paths, villas and coliving options like Outpost Penestanan. Quieter and more local with a growing number of cafés and yoga studios.
Nyuh Kuning
Neighbourhood south of Monkey Forest, home to Outpost Ubud and many guesthouses. Calm streets, walkable to the forest and about 15–20 minutes to central Ubud on foot.
Mas & Surroundings
Area south east of Ubud known for wood carving, workshops and more spread out villas. Quieter and more residential; best with a scooter.
Central Ubud
$$ Mid-rangeThe busy heart of Ubud around the palace, market and main streets. Packed with cafés, restaurants, shops and some coworking spaces. Walkable but traffic can be heavy and sidewalks patchy.
Penestanan
$$ Mid-rangeLeafy village area west of Ubud centre with rice field paths, villas and coliving options like Outpost Penestanan. Quieter and more local with a growing number of cafés and yoga studios.
Nyuh Kuning
$$ Mid-rangeNeighbourhood south of Monkey Forest, home to Outpost Ubud and many guesthouses. Calm streets, walkable to the forest and about 15–20 minutes to central Ubud on foot.
Mas & Surroundings
$ BudgetArea south east of Ubud known for wood carving, workshops and more spread out villas. Quieter and more residential; best with a scooter.
🏛️ Top Attractions
Best things to do in Ubud (Bali)
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Famous forest temple complex at the southern edge of Ubud with hundreds of macaques, moss covered statues and jungle paths. Touristy but atmospheric and easy to walk to from Nyuh Kuning and central Ubud.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Iconic stepped rice terraces north of Ubud with viewpoints, swing spots and cafés. Very photogenic but can be crowded; still a must do for first time visitors.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Scenic ridge top path just west of central Ubud with views over valleys and rice fields. Popular for sunrise or sunset walks and a good way to stretch your legs after a work day.
Ubud Palace & Ubud Traditional Art Market
Historic palace and central market area that forms the heart of Ubud. Combine a visit with an evening traditional dance performance and browsing handicrafts, textiles and souvenirs.
Tirta Empul Temple
Important water temple north of Ubud where locals and visitors take part in purification rituals in sacred pools fed by natural springs.
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
Archaeological site and temple featuring a carved cave entrance, bathing pools and tranquil gardens just a short drive from central Ubud.
Tegenungan Waterfall
Powerful waterfall south of Ubud with multiple viewpoints and swimming areas. Can be busy but is an easy half day trip by scooter or driver.
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
Annual literary festival bringing writers, thinkers and artists from around the world to Ubud each October or early November, with talks, workshops, performances and community events.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Famous forest temple complex at the southern edge of Ubud with hundreds of macaques, moss covered statues and jungle paths. Touristy but atmospheric and easy to walk to from Nyuh Kuning and central Ubud.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Iconic stepped rice terraces north of Ubud with viewpoints, swing spots and cafés. Very photogenic but can be crowded; still a must do for first time visitors.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Scenic ridge top path just west of central Ubud with views over valleys and rice fields. Popular for sunrise or sunset walks and a good way to stretch your legs after a work day.
Ubud Palace & Ubud Traditional Art Market
Historic palace and central market area that forms the heart of Ubud. Combine a visit with an evening traditional dance performance and browsing handicrafts, textiles and souvenirs.
Tirta Empul Temple
Important water temple north of Ubud where locals and visitors take part in purification rituals in sacred pools fed by natural springs.
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
Archaeological site and temple featuring a carved cave entrance, bathing pools and tranquil gardens just a short drive from central Ubud.
Tegenungan Waterfall
Powerful waterfall south of Ubud with multiple viewpoints and swimming areas. Can be busy but is an easy half day trip by scooter or driver.
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
Annual literary festival bringing writers, thinkers and artists from around the world to Ubud each October or early November, with talks, workshops, performances and community events.
🛡️ Safety & Healthcare
What to know about safety and medical care
🚨 Safety
🏥 Healthcare
💬 What Nomads Say
Real reviews from digital nomads
"Ubud was exactly what I needed after years in big cities. I spent three months between Outpost and Beluna and found it really easy to keep a routine of work, yoga and good food. Internet in the coworking spaces was solid and I was spending around 1,800–2,000 USD per month including a nice room, scooter and a lot of eating out. The energy is creative and spiritual without feeling too disconnected from reality."
"I based myself in Nyuh Kuning for two months and worked mostly from Outpost. It is easy to meet other nomads over lunch, and there are always events, yoga classes and weekend trips happening. The main negatives for me were the traffic around town and the constant need for a scooter. Also you have to keep on top of visa extensions. Overall though it is one of the easiest places in Asia to be productive and still enjoy life."
"Ubud is beautiful but it will not be for everyone. During rainy season the humidity and heavy showers were intense, and some days the air quality did not feel great near busy roads. The centre is very touristy now and prices in trendy cafés can add up quickly. I loved the rice fields and temple culture but next time I would split my time between Ubud and somewhere by the ocean."
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