Makild nomad city guide

Ubud, Indonesia

Compare Ubud, Indonesia for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Rice terraces
Monthly estimateINR 1,28,500
Studio rentINR 40,000-INR 85,000
Internet30 Mbps
Safety62/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (39)
PowerBackup advised (45)
CoworkingLimited work spots (46)
Best seasonMay-Sep
Minimum stay1-3 months

Nomad fit in Ubud

Ubud is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Penestanan, Nyuh Kuning. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-70 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-3 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Rice terraces, jungle valleys, temples

Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

The best timing is usually May-Sep. Watch out for jan-feb heavy rain when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Ubud. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (35)
Crime rate
Moderate (40)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (39)
Power reliability
Backup advised (45)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (50)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (46)
Healthcare access
Limited access (30)
English usability
Manageable (56)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (57)
Airport access
Good airport access (77)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (64)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (30)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (42)
Social / nomad community
Small community (55)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (77)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (30)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (49)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 40,000-INR 85,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 27,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 7,000 / month
Cab estimate
INR 250 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 30,000 roundtrip estimate, 8-14h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Ubud, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 200 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 500 / kg
Rice
INR 110 / kg
Milk
INR 125 / litre
Local lunch
INR 290 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 145 / cup

Country context

Country
Indonesia
Airport code
DPS
GDP per person estimate
$5,200
City conservatism estimate
62/100

All table data for Ubud

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 1,28,500
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 40,000-INR 85,000 / month
Average rent
INR 62,500
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 110 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-70 sqm
Average apartment size
53 sqm / 570 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-3 months
Areas to start with
Penestanan, Nyuh Kuning

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 27,000
Common food basket
Eggs INR 200, chicken INR 500/kg, rice INR 110/kg, milk INR 125/L
Eggs
INR 200 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 500 / kg
Rice
INR 110 / kg
Milk
INR 125 / litre
Local lunch
INR 290 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 145 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 250 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 5,500 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,500 / month
Internet speed
30 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
DPS
Flight from Mumbai
INR 30,000 roundtrip estimate, 8-14h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~11h one-way
Airport distance
28.6 km from city coordinate
Best season
May-Sep
Avoid / bad season
Jan-Feb heavy rain
Scenic places
Rice terraces, jungle valleys, temples
Scenic description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 1,28,500/month, 30 Mbps, 62/100 safety
General safety estimate
62/100
Women safety estimate
62/100
City conservatism estimate
62/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Basic infrastructure (41)
Cleanliness
Challenging (35)
Crime rate
Moderate (40)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (39)
Power reliability
Backup advised (45)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (50)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (46)
Healthcare access
Limited access (30)
English usability
Manageable (56)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (57)
Airport access
Good airport access (77)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (64)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (30)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (42)
Social / nomad community
Small community (55)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (77)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (30)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (49)
City population
74,800
City coordinates
-8.5098, 115.2654

Country and source context

Country
Indonesia
Country code
ID
Country cities tracked
225
Country GDP
$1,500B
GDP per person estimate
$5,200
Country conservatism estimate
62/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1622846
Search phrase
Ubud Indonesia Rice terraces, jungle valleys, temples
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Ubud
Country Code
ID
Country
Indonesia
Iata
DPS
Rent Low
40000
Rent High
85000
Internet
30
Food Daily
1800
Cab5km
250
Utilities
5500
Wifi
1500
Flight Inr
30000
Flight Time
8-14h one stop
Area
Penestanan, Nyuh Kuning
Size
35-70 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-3 months
Best Season
May-Sep
Avoid Season
Jan-Feb heavy rain
Safety
62
City Conservative
62
Country Gdp Pc
5200
Country Gdp B
1500
Title Name
Ubud, Indonesia
Scenic
Rice terraces, jungle valleys, temples
Scenic Description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.
Average Rent
62500
Average Sqm
53
Monthly Estimate
128500
Search Phrase
Ubud Indonesia Rice terraces, jungle valleys, temples
Latitude
-8.5098
Longitude
115.2654
Population
74800
Geo Name Id
1622846
Airport Distance Km
28.64757405232907
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Asia/Makassar

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