Ubud (Bali) vs Uluwatu (Bali)
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ubud (Bali)
Uluwatu (Bali)
Total Budget
$2,200/mo
$2,150/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$800/mo ✓
$1,300/mo
Coworking
$220/mo
$220/mo
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2.5
$2 ✓
Uluwatu (Bali) is $50/mo cheaper (2% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇮🇩 Ubud (Bali)
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇮🇩 Uluwatu (Bali)
📶 Internet30 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Ubud (Bali)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp25°C
Rainy Days274/year
Uluwatu (Bali)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days244/year
Best months: June, August, October
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
25°27°
Apr
25°27°
Jul
24°26°
Oct
25°27°
Ubud (Bali)Uluwatu (Bali)
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Ubud (Bali)
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,200
$2,150
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Winner30 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.8/5
4.2/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
Winner3.6/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
6/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
Winner4/10
👥
Community
large
Winnermedium
4
Ubud (Bali) wins
vs
1
Uluwatu (Bali) wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Ubud (Bali)
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Uluwatu (Bali)
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇮🇩Ubud (Bali)
Pros
- +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
Cons
- −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
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
Pros
- +Spectacular cliffside scenery with sunsets over the Indian Ocean and white-sand beaches
- +World-class reef breaks and surf culture with laid-back lifestyle
- +Quieter and less congested than Canggu or central Bali, with more nature and space
- +Strong café and healthy food scene with many organic and vegan options
Cons
- −Internet in guesthouses and villas can be inconsistent outside good providers and coworking spaces
- −Area is very spread out and not walkable – a scooter or constant ride-hailing is almost mandatory
- −Housing for long stays can be hard to find in high season and prices keep rising near the best beaches
- −Tropical heat and high humidity year-round, especially mid-day, can be draining for deep work