Ubud travel guide
Ubud Travel Budget: Daily Costs & Calculator
Ubud costs about $40 USD per day for budget travellers (homestay, warungs, scooter), $130 for mid-range (boutique hotel, mixed dining, activities) and $470+ for luxury jungle resorts. Massages from $8 and warung meals under $4 make mid-range comfort unusually affordable.
How expensive is Ubud?
Ubud spans a huge range: $25 homestays with pools to $600 jungle resorts. Food is the bargain — warung meals under $4 against café brunches at $8–12.
Ubud trip budget calculator
Pick your travel style and trip length — the calculator estimates your total budget in USD using real 2026 Ubud prices.
Excludes international flights. Lodging is per room (shared by travellers); other costs are per person. Prices in USD, converted from Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
Ubud daily costs by travel style
| Cost per day | Backpacker | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging | $15 | $70 | $300 |
| Food | $12 | $30 | $90 |
| Transport | $5 | $10 | $30 |
| Activities | $10 | $20 | $50 |
| Total per day | $42 | $130 | $470 |
Money-saving tips for Ubud
- Warung lunches run Rp35,000–60,000; cafés triple that for brunch
- One-hour Balinese massages start around Rp120,000 ($8)
- Gojek/Grab bikes undercut tourist taxis by half; scooter rental is Rp75,000/day
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Ubud travel budget — FAQs
How much does Ubud cost per day?
Ubud costs about $40 USD per day for budget travellers (homestay, warungs, scooter), $130 for mid-range (boutique hotel, mixed dining, activities) and $470+ for luxury jungle resorts. Massages from $8 and warung meals under $4 make mid-range comfort unusually affordable.
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