Bangkok vs Ubud: cost of living for digital nomads
Bangkok, Thailand and Ubud, Indonesia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Ubud is about 19% cheaper than Bangkok for a month of nomad living ($1,400 vs $1,720).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $550 in Ubud against $720 in Bangkok.
- Ubud scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Bangkok: 230 Mbps typical against 30 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Bangkok wins 1 of the measured lines; Ubud wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bangkok or Ubud?
Ubud is cheaper: about $1,400/month against $1,720/month in Bangkok, roughly 19% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bangkok or Ubud?
Ubud scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Bangkok.
Which has faster internet, Bangkok or Ubud?
Bangkok has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 30 Mbps in Ubud.
| Line | Bangkok | Ubud |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,720 | $1,400 |
| Rent | $720 | $550 |
| Food | $420 | $380 |
| Transport | $60 | $60 |
| Coworking | $130 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 230 | 30 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Bangkok November 1, 2026, Ubud August 30, 2026.