Ubud, Indonesia
Ubud, Indonesia is an Asia base for digital nomads with a typical solo monthly cost around $1000, average internet around 35 Mbps, and a safety score of 8/10. In our dataset the friendliest months are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, while rainy months to plan around are Dec, Jan, Feb. Place feel leans mountain with vibes tagged mountain, adventure, family. Visa: Up to 30 days for most nationalities. Time zone UTC+8.
Key stats for digital nomads
- Cost of living (solo / month): $1000
- Long-term monthly estimate: $700
- Median Airbnb (night): $40
- Internet: 35 Mbps (reliability 5/10)
- Power grid stability: 6/10
- Coworking density: Med
- Safety: 8/10 (female safety 7/10)
- Visa: Up to 30 days for most nationalities.
- Timezone: UTC+8
- Language: Indonesian
- Region: Asia
- Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Rainy months: Dec, Jan, Feb
- Avg temperature: 26°C
Vibe tags
- mountain
- adventure
- family
Landscape
- mountain
Why go
- Spiritual atmosphere
- Rice terraces
- Yoga & wellness
- Art scene
- Monkey forest
Trade-offs
- Slow internet
- Tourist crowds
- No beach
Quick answers
How much does it cost to live in Ubud as a digital nomad?
About $1000 a month for a solo nomad, based on Nomad Spin's data. For longer stays, our long-term monthly estimate is $700. The median Airbnb is $40 a night, which matters most if you book short stays instead of a monthly rental.
Is the internet in Ubud good enough for video calls?
Not reliably, so plan a backup. Nomad Spin lists average speeds around 35 Mbps with reliability 5/10 and power grid stability 6/10. Coworking density is Medium, so shortlist a coworking space early. Test your own apartment's connection before a long stay.
How long can I stay in Indonesia as a digital nomad?
Up to 30 days for many passports. Nomad Spin lists a visa on arrival for Indonesia; eligibility and length depend on your nationality. Check whether remote work is allowed on that entry. Verify current rules with the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration before you book.
When is the best time to live in Ubud?
April to September are the best months in Nomad Spin's data. The rainy months to plan around are December to February, and the average temperature is about 26 C. Other months carry no weather flag in our data.
Is Ubud safe for solo female travelers?
Mostly, with normal precautions. Ubud scores 8/10 for overall safety and 7/10 for female safety in Nomad Spin's data. LGBTQ+ friendliness scores 4/10. Use normal city precautions and check recent local advice for the area you book.
Who should skip Ubud as a nomad base?
Skip Ubud if these listed trade-offs are dealbreakers: slow internet, tourist crowds and no beach. Its listed strengths are spiritual atmosphere, rice terraces and yoga & wellness. LGBTQ+ friendliness scores 4/10 and internet reliability scores 5/10 in our data.
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