How much a month costs in Kuta
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $951–1,570 (Rp17M–28M).
Prices in Kuta
Typical 2026 ranges in IDR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | IDR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Rp5M–11M | $280–615 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Rp3.5M–8M | $196–447 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rp80,000–200,000 | $4.5–11.2 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rp350,000–1M | $20–56 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rp20,000–45,000 | $1.1–2.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rp80,000–200,000 | $4.5–11.2 |
| Cappuccino | Rp30,000–55,000 | $1.7–3.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rp35,000–70,000 | $2.0–3.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Rp30,000–75,000 | $1.7–4.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Rp300,000–700,000 | $17–39 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rp100,000–250,000 | $5.6–14.0 |
Value for money: 64/100
A value score of 64/100 means Kuta gives more quality of life per dollar than 63% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 53/100. It's the 20th most affordable of 30 places we cover in Indonesia.
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Cost of living across Indonesia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bukit Lawang | $447–671 | 98/100 |
| Lake Toba | $447–727 | 96/100 |
| Mount Bromo | $503–783 | 96/100 |
| Malang | $503–783 | 97/100 |
| Tana Toraja | $503–783 | 95/100 |
| Medan | $559–895 | 88/100 |
| Yogyakarta | $559–1,010 | 94/100 |
| Bandung | $615–951 | 87/100 |
| Kuta Lombok | $615–951 | 93/100 |
| Amed | $615–951 | 94/100 |
| Batam | $615–951 | 88/100 |
| Surabaya | $615–951 | 89/100 |
| Manado | $615–951 | 94/100 |
| Bintan | $671–1,120 | 84/100 |
| Nusa Lembongan | $727–1,120 | 90/100 |
| Lombok | $727–1,230 | 86/100 |
| Nusa Penida | $783–1,340 | 82/100 |
| Labuan Bajo | $839–1,450 | 76/100 |
| Gili Islands | $895–1,570 | 73/100 |
| Kuta | $951–1,570 | 64/100 |
| Jakarta | $1,010–1,680 | 44/100 |
| Jimbaran | $1,010–1,680 | 69/100 |
| Ubud | $1,120–1,790 | 65/100 |
| Sanur | $1,120–1,790 | 63/100 |
| Uluwatu | $1,340–2,120 | 48/100 |
| Raja Ampat | $1,230–2,240 | 35/100 |
| Nusa Dua | $1,340–2,240 | 59/100 |
| Bali | $1,400–2,240 | 44/100 |
| Canggu | $1,450–2,350 | 44/100 |
| Seminyak | $1,570–2,520 | 36/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Kuta
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Kuta?
About $447–727 on a lean budget, $951–1,570 for a comfortable month and $2,240–4,470 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Kuta?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rp5M–11M ($280–615) a month in the center and Rp3.5M–8M ($196–447) outside it.
How much does food cost in Kuta?
A local meal is Rp20,000–45,000 ($1.1–2.5); a mid-range restaurant is Rp80,000–200,000 ($4.5–11.2) per person.
Is Indonesia expensive?
Prices in Indonesia are about 29% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- Ngurah Rai Airport
- BIMC Hospital
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.