Honestly, this is an awesome place to be if you're actually trying to get work done. It's a bit of an older vibe than Canggu, and there's certainly a big chunk of yogi's kicking around — but I liked it much better than Canggu and found it less pretentious. Plus, you can drive down there in 45mins whenever you want some beach or party vibes. As others mentioned, there's some great coworking spaces, cheap warungs, some really nice spots to stay cheaply if you go just outside of the mad touristy areas like Hanoman/Monkey Forest/Penestan.You're definitely going to want a scooter, and you'll learn quickly which roads to avoid at what times because the traffic can be pretty crazy — but that's true for Canggu as well.It's green and lush, there's great food and a handful of good bars, lots of great pools and chillout spots, good yoga and gyms, and you're within 45mins ride of the beach, waterfalls, and jungles. Pretty damn good in my books.
Ubud
What you need to know about Ubud
About Ubud
Honestly, this is an awesome place to be if you're actually trying to get work done. It's a bit of an older vibe than Canggu, and there's certainly a big chunk of yogi's kicking around — but I liked it much better than Canggu and found it less pretentious. Plus, you can drive down there in 45mins whenever you want some beach or party vibes. As others mentioned, there's some great coworking spaces, cheap warungs, some really nice spots to stay cheaply if you go just outside of the mad touristy areas like Hanoman/Monkey Forest/Penestan. You're definitely going to want a scooter, and you'll learn quickly which roads to avoid at what times because the traffic can be pretty crazy — but that's true for Canggu as well. It's green and lush, there's great food and a handful of good bars, lots of great pools and chillout spots, good yoga and gyms, and you're within 45mins ride of the beach, waterfalls, and jungles. Pretty damn good in my books.
Nomad Guide of Ubud
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Continent :
Asia
Country :
indonesia
Weather :
28°C + Humidity 100% = 36°C Feel
Internet Speed :
6 Mbps
Insurance :
Safetywing
Air Quality :
59AQI
Best Neighborhood :
Sayan
Upcoming Neighborhood :
North Ubud
Power :
230V50Hz
Average Trip Length :
17 Days
Best Taxi App :
GoJEK
100000 IDR to USD :
$6.37 USD
Tap Water Quality :
No, not drinkable
Visitor per year :
6238300 Visitors
Tourist now :
119557 tourists
Population :
80000 people
GDP per capita :
$3570 / year
Population Density :
♀️ not busy: 16x16m (256m²) per person
Gender Ratio (Expats) :
H % / F %
Religious Gouvernment :
Religious
Appartement Listing :
Airbnb
Online electronics shop :
Tokopedia
Weather in Ubud
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Cost of Living in Ubud
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Cost of Living for Expats :
$1,557/mo
Cost of Living for Nomads :
$1,900/mo
Cost of Living for Families :
$3,243/mo
Cost of Living for Local :
$927/mo
Cost of coffee :
$1.59
Rent for 1 bedroom :
$809/mo
Dinner:
$5.49
Beer :
$2.46
Coca Cola :
$1.15
Tax for 50k income :
$
Tax for 100k income :
$
Tax for 250k income :
$
Pros and Cons Living in Ubud
Like many other cities Ubud have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.
Pros
- ✅ Affordable to live
- ✅ Very safe
- ✅ Lots of fun stuff to do
- ✅ Warm now
- ✅ Warm all year round
- ✅ Good air quality on average
- ✅ Nomad List members liked going here
- ✅ Many Nomad List members here all year round
- ✅ Spacious and not crowded
- ✅ Easy to make friends
- ✅ Easy to do business
- ✅ Democratic
- ✅ Very safe for women
- ✅ Family friendly
- ✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+
Cons
- ❌ Freedom of speech is weak
- ❌ Pretty slow internet
- ❌ Very sweaty and humid now
- ❌ Quality of education is low
- ❌ Hospitals are bad
- ❌ Roads can be dangerous
- ❌ People don't speak English well
- ❌ Many people smoke tobacco
Quality of Life in Ubud
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Visa Requirements in Ubud
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Security and Crime in Ubud
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Very Low Crime rate
Very High Security Index
Polution and Air Quality in Ubud
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Cities near Ubud to visit
There are several cities and places close to Ubud worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Ubud, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Canggu, Seminyak, Seseh, Senggigi, and Sanur, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.
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Reviews of Ubud - Feedback from travelers
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Discussion (5)
Ubud is great for older nomads over 35 who are over the party scene. It has great amenities like coworking spaces (HUBUD and Outpost), a dope-ass gym (Titi Batu) and some of the best yoga studios in the world (Yoga Barn and Radiantly Alive). And that's not even mentioning the food, which is incredible. Cons: no Uber or metered taxis so getting around is a total pain and the wild dogs at night can be treacherous. Overall, I don't understand why it's slipped in the rankings bc it really is awesome.
I like it here better than Canggu. It's more walkable, more cheap warungs, more convenient. You could find all kinds of shop catering to different type of visitor, from cheap to luxurious. Not a party place if you're looking for it, which made it even more perfect. More female than male, great for dating.
Agree with the other comment. Full of weirdos and yogis.
This used to be the hotspot for digital nomads in Bali until 2016 when Canggu took over. It’s more deserted now and mostly filled with Chinese tourbuses, older Euro families and some yoga girls and yogi’s. Not as hip as it once was. Who knows when it will make a revival. I hope.