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Ubud

Bali's wellness-and-yoga nomad base, culturally distinct from Canggu

In Ubud, a mid-range month runs about $1,193 (IDR 21,107,348) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 95% of cities

Internet1.9/10

Slower internet than about 80% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking6.8/10

Better coworking than about 65% of cities

English7/10

More English-friendly than about 55% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.2/10

Better wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There3.9/10

Harder to reach than about 70% of cities

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Everything we know

31 categories for Ubud, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Canggu (~20 km) · Nusa Penida (~40 km)
  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Nusa Penida (~40 km) · Amed (~50 km)

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

Other cities in Southeast Asia

  • Canggu, IndonesiaBali's surf-and-coworking nomad capital, the most established scene in Asia
  • Nusa Penida, IndonesiaBali-adjacent island famous for manta ray and mola-mola diving, with real freediving infrastructure.
  • Uluwatu, IndonesiaBali's surf-and-luxury clifftop enclave, distinct from Canggu's nomad hub and Ubud's wellness scene
  • Amed, IndonesiaQuiet Balinese dive village with genuine macro-diving and freediving infrastructure.
  • Singapore, SingaporeWorld-class infrastructure, expensive but reliable regional base
  • Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMalaysia's DE Rantau nomad pass, budget-airline hub, underrated infrastructure