Budva vs Ubud: cost of living for digital nomads
Budva, Montenegro 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
- Budva is about 2% cheaper than Ubud for a month of nomad living ($1,375 vs $1,400).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $550 in Ubud against $580 in Budva.
- Ubud scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Budva: 110 Mbps typical against 30 Mbps.
- Budva is mediterranean; Ubud is tropical.
Budva wins 5 of the measured lines; Ubud wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Budva or Ubud?
Budva is cheaper: about $1,375/month against $1,400/month in Ubud, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Budva or Ubud?
Ubud scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Budva.
Which has faster internet, Budva or Ubud?
Budva has faster typical internet: 110 Mbps against 30 Mbps in Ubud.
| Line | Budva | Ubud |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,375 | $1,400 |
| Rent | $580 | $550 |
| Food | $370 | $380 |
| Transport | $35 | $60 |
| Coworking | $95 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 | 30 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 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): Budva September 11, 2026, Ubud August 30, 2026.