⚖️ City comparison
Denpasar vs Ubud
Two cities in Indonesia, compared on what matters when you move from the US: cost, weather, safety, internet and how easy it is to stay.
The short version
- Denpasar is 31% cheaper: $787 vs $1,134 a month all-in for one person.
- Rent is lower in Denpasar: $380 vs $546 for a 1-bedroom in the centre.
- Neither has a pleasant month: both are hot or humid all year.
- Similar temperatures: coldest-month highs 81°F vs 80°F, hottest 87°F vs 86°F.
- Internet is faster in Denpasar: 122 vs 92 Mbps median download.
- Same country, same visa and tax rules: the E33G Remote Worker KITAS covers both.
Side by side
| Measure | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇮🇩 Ubud |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Fit score (default weights) | 69 | 54 |
| 💰 All-in / month | $787 | ≈$1,134 |
| 🏠 1BR rent, centre | $380 | $546 |
| 🛒 Living costs, no rent | $407 | $588 |
| ☀️ Pleasant months | 0 | 0 |
| 🌡️ Highs, coldest–hottest month | 81–87°F | 80–86°F |
| 🛡️ Safety | 73/100 (residents) | Mixed (country stats) |
| 📶 Internet, median download | 122 Mbps | 92 Mbps |
| 🌬️ Air, PM2.5 per year | 22.2 µg/m³ | 22.2 µg/m³ |
| 🗣️ English | Low (EF) | Low (EF) |
| 🏥 Healthcare access (WHO) | Moderate | Moderate |
| 👩 Women's safety & rights | Moderate | Moderate |
| 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ equality | Very low | Very low |
| ✈️ Flight to the US (est.) | ~16.5h to Seattle | ~16.5h to Seattle |
| 🕘 US work-hour overlap | 0 h | 0 h |
| 🗓️ Visa-free stay (US passport) | 30 days | 30 days |
| 🛂 Nomad visa | E33G Remote Worker KITAS | E33G Remote Worker KITAS |
| 🧾 Tax if resident | 🟡 Moderate · Local income only, top 35% | 🟡 Moderate · Local income only, top 35% |
Best months to be there
🇮🇩 Denpasar
8 best months
🇮🇩 Ubud
4 best months
Colour is each month's typical temperature; ticked months are the most comfortable. Full detail: Denpasar climate · Ubud climate.
Data last updated · Source: Numbeo cost data, measured climate history, Ookla, UNODC/Numbeo safety and curated visa research
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