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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Denpasar is 18% cheaper than Bangkok
| Lifestyle | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $750/mo | $650/mo | -13% |
| Moderate | $1,100/mo | $900/mo | -18% |
| Comfortable | $1,650/mo | $1,350/mo | -18% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $385/mo | $500/mo | +30% |
| Groceries & Food | $220/mo | $180/mo | -18% |
| Dining Out | $110/mo | $60/mo | -45% |
| Transport | $110/mo | $32/mo | -71% |
| Utilities & Internet | $110/mo | $90/mo | -18% |
| Healthcare | $88/mo | $72/mo | -18% |
| Leisure & Personal | $77/mo | $63/mo | -18% |
Sources: BPS (Indonesia), World Bank / NSO (Thailand), World Bank. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $2 | +15% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | +7% |
| Eggs (12) | $1 | $2 | +29% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $3 | $3 | +17% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | +57% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasi goreng (warung) | $1 | $2 | +31% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5 | $28 | +522% |
| Cappuccino | $3 | $5 | +92% |
| Beer (Bintang, restaurant) | $3 | $3 | -14% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom villa/apartment, center | $500 | $550 | +10% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $300 | $320 | +7% |
| 3-bedroom villa, center | $1,200 | $1,100 | -8% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $650 | $600 | -8% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter rental (monthly) | $55 | $38 | -31% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | +54% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $55 | $100 | +82% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $25 | $20 | -20% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $30 | $35 | +17% |
| Yoga class | $6 | $6 | -13% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇠Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $3 | $6 | +75% |
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