Budapest vs Ubud: cost of living for digital nomads
Budapest, Hungary 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 13% cheaper than Budapest for a month of nomad living ($1,400 vs $1,600).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $550 in Ubud against $750 in Budapest.
- Budapest scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Budapest: 250 Mbps typical against 30 Mbps.
- Budapest is temperate; Ubud is tropical.
Budapest wins 3 of the measured lines; Ubud wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Budapest or Ubud?
Ubud is cheaper: about $1,400/month against $1,600/month in Budapest, roughly 13% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Budapest or Ubud?
Budapest scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Ubud.
Which has faster internet, Budapest or Ubud?
Budapest has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 30 Mbps in Ubud.
| Line | Budapest | Ubud |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,600 | $1,400 |
| Rent | $750 | $550 |
| Food | $420 | $380 |
| Transport | $40 | $60 |
| Coworking | $120 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 30 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 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): Budapest November 8, 2026, Ubud August 30, 2026.