Denpasar, Indonesia

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Cost of living in Denpasar

Real monthly costs in Denpasar, Indonesia — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

Photo: trezy humanoiz from Denpasar, indonesia, CC BY 2.0.

Denpasar ranks 4th of 6 priced cities in Indonesia on cost — $371 a month in essentials, 28% above Manado, the cheapest. The average net salary of $279 covers that 0.8×. 104.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regency/city level. PM2.5 averages 10.8 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Aug averages 26°C, Apr 28°C.

Essentials / mo$371rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women104.7ages 20–39, regency/city level
Avg net salary$279monthly, after tax
Safety score73/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$159
Rent, 1-bed city centre$378
Groceries$81
Dining out$69
Utilities$51
Local transport$11
Essentials / mo$371
Avg net salary$279
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$413
Rent, 3-bed city centre$555

Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Denpasar, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$1.81
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$27.87
McMeal at McDonald's$3.20
Cappuccino, regular$1.76
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$1.95
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$2.79
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$0.35
Water, 0.33 L bottle$0.18

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$1.13
White bread, 500 g$1.56
White rice, 1 kg$0.93
Eggs, 12$1.41
Local cheese, 1 kg$6.33
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$3.36
Apples, 1 kg$1.58
Bananas, 1 kg$1.32
Tomatoes, 1 kg$1.49
Potatoes, 1 kg$1.23
Onions, 1 kg$1.95
Water, 1.5 L bottle$0.34

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$0.25
Monthly transit pass$11.15
Taxi start$0.84
Taxi, 1 km$0.28
Gasoline, 1 L$0.73
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$34.83
Internet, 60 Mbps+$15.94
Mobile plan, monthly$4.12

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$21.60
Cinema, one seat$3.34

Dating-age sex ratio

Denpasar has 104.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regency/city level). That is the 2nd-highest of 6 Indonesia cities we track. Indonesia's national figure is 104.8 — about even.

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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.

Climate & air

Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.

Air qualityPM2.5 10.8µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month28°CApr
Coolest month26°CAug
Wettest month372 mmFeb
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan27.7°C33.8°C87%89%354 mm
Feb27.7°C34°C88%88%372 mm
Mar27.9°C34.5°C87%83%317 mm
Apr28°C34.5°C86%70%207 mm
May27.5°C33.2°C87%61%84 mm
Jun26.6°C31.8°C88%62%72 mm
Jul25.8°C30.2°C87%61%63 mm
Aug25.7°C30.1°C87%61%45 mm
Sep26.3°C31.3°C86%63%65 mm
Oct27.2°C32.9°C86%66%126 mm
Nov27.7°C34.1°C87%78%314 mm
Dec27.7°C33.9°C87%88%351 mm

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