Ubud Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls |
Illegal in Indonesia |
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service |
J&T Express, JNE, and Pos Indonesia |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services |
iBox (Authorized Apple) in Denpasar or local shops on Jln. Raya Ubud |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots |
Titi Batu Ubud Club |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes |
Cinta Bahasa Indonesian Language School |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots |
Pondok Pekak Library and Learning Center |
| 🏘️ Community Centers |
Parq Ubud (Large complex with work spaces, cafes, and gym) |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges |
Limited; mostly internet cafes (Warnet) in Denpasar |
ESSENTIALS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏙️ City |
Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia |
| 👥 Population |
75,000 (Greater Ubud area) |
| 💻 Internet Speed |
Average 40-100 Mbps; Fiber optic is common in villas and coworking spaces |
| 💸 Currency & Banking |
1 USD ≈ 15,700 IDR, 1 EUR ≈ 17,000 IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) |
| 🚰 Tap Water |
Not drinkable; use filtered water or gallon refills (Aqua/VIT) |
| 🔌 Power |
230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F (European standard) |
| 📶 SIM Card |
Telkomsel (Best coverage), XL Axiata; 25GB approx. 150,000 IDR ($10) |
| 💳 Banking for Expats |
Bank Central Asia (BCA), Wise, Permata Bank; ATMs widely available |
| 🛌 Accommodation |
Guesthouses, Luxury Villas, and Boutique Hotels via Booking.com and Facebook Groups |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly |
Partially; QRIS (local QR pay) and cards in cafes, cash needed for local markets/warungs |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals |
Airbnb, Ubud Rentals Facebook Group; approx. $800-$1,500/month for private villa |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation |
Puri Garden Hotel & Hostel (approx. 350,000 IDR/night) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists |
Ubud Centre / Monkey Forest Road for walking access to sights |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads |
Penestanan or Nyuh Kuning for quieter vibes and nomad communities |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space |
Outpost Ubud (Penestanan) or Beluna House of Creatives (Jln Udara) |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work |
Sayuri Healing Food or Clear Cafe ($10-15 per day spend, fast Wi-Fi) |
| 💼 Networking Events |
Outpost Community Lunches and Ubud Digital Nomads Facebook Meetups |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats |
Ecstatic Dance at Yoga Barn and Friday Networking at Parq Ubud |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic |
Details |
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App |
Gojek and Grab (Note: Local 'taxi mafia' restrictions apply in some zones) |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental |
Local vendors like Ubud Scooter Rental; approx. 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 IDR/month |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby |
Keramas Beach (40 mins drive) or Sanur (1 hour drive) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline |
AirAsia, Lion Air, Citilink via Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline |
Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways |
| 🛣️ Highway Access |
Jl. Raya Ubud connects to the Bypass Ngurah Rai for south Bali access |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub |
No trains; Sarbagita Bus (limited) or Denpasar Ubung Terminal |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes |
None; private transport or ride-sharing is the standard |
| ✈️ Regional Travel |
Private Driver (approx. 600,000 IDR/day) or Perama Tour Bus for shuttles |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏥 Best Hospital |
BIMC Hospital Ubud or Ari Canti Hospital (Mas, Ubud) |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers |
The Yoga Barn ($10/class) and Radiantly Alive |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers |
Titi Batu Ubud Club (Gym, pool, courts) or Ubud Fitness Center |
| 🧺 Laundry Services |
Local 'Laundry Kiloan' (approx. 10,000 - 15,000 IDR per kg) |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic |
Details |
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App |
GoFood (via Gojek app) and GrabFood |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try |
Babi Guling (Suckling Pig) at Ibu Oka ($4-6) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options |
Zest Ubud or Alchemy (Plant-based raw food) |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots |
Monsieur Spoon Ubud (Croissants) and Gaya Gelato |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots |
Ubud Morning Market (Jl. Raya Ubud) for fresh produce at 6:00 AM |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store |
Tokopedia and Shopee (Standard in Indonesia) |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery |
HappyFresh or GrabMart |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area |
CP Lounge (Late night music) and Jln. Goutama |
| 🍻 Local Brewery |
Kura Kura Beer (Bali craft beer) available at most bars |
| 🍷 Wine Bars |
Bridges Bali (extensive wine list and riverside views) |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls |
Gianyar Night Market (15 mins from Ubud center) |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine |
Locavore (Fine dining) and Mamma Mia (Italian/Pizza) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks |
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Tegalalang Rice Terrace |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues |
Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) and Blanco Renaissance Museum |
| 🏰 Historical Sites |
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) and Gunung Kawi Temple |
| 🕍 Religious Sites |
Pura Taman Saraswati (Water Temple) |
| 🎉 Annual Events |
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (typically October) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts |
Peliatan Village (traditional dance heritage) |
| 🎭 Theater Venues |
Ubud Palace (Daily Legong dance performances, 100k IDR) |
| 🛍️ Local Markets |
Ubud Art Market (Souvenirs, sarongs, crafts) |
| 🎼 Music Scene |
Live jazz at Laughing Buddha Bar on Jln. Monkey Forest |
| 🎨 Street Art |
Murals along Jln. Penestanan and Jln. Raya Ubud alleyways |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes |
Lobong Culinary Experience ($35-45 per person) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries |
Neka Art Museum and Komaneka Fine Art Gallery |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings |
Puri Saren Agung (Ubud Royal Palace) |
| 🏴 Local Heritage |
Balinese Hinduism traditions, daily 'Canang Sari' offerings |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes |
Campuhan Ridge Walk (Free, scenic hiking trail) |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby |
West Bali National Park (approx. 4 hours drive) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths |
Sayan Ridge path and rice paddy walks in Keliki |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints |
Sayan Valley overlooking the Ayung River |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations |
Petulu Village (Heron watching at sunset) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots |
Usually limited to private villas or specific beach clubs in Sanur/Canggu |
BUSINESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) |
Leasehold (~25-30 years): $80k - $120k for approx. 50m² |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Leasehold (~25-30 years): $60k - $90k for approx. 50m² |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Leasehold: $150k - $220k (Example: 80m² modern villa) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Leasehold: $100k - $150k (Example: 80m² joglo style) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Leasehold: $250k - $350k (Example: 120m² villa with pool) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Leasehold: $180k - $270k (Example: 120m² forest view villa) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax |
22% standard rate |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax |
10% for residents, 20% for non-residents (subject to treaty) |
| 🏦 Tax System |
Worldwide income basis for residents (>183 days) |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket |
35% (on income over 5 billion IDR) |
| 🧾 VAT |
11% (PPN) |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules |
Yes, applicable to certain foreign entities held by residents |
| 🏠 Property Tax |
Land and Building Tax (PBB) is roughly 0.1% - 0.2% annually |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax |
Buyer's tax (BPHTB) 5%, Seller's tax (PPh) 2.5% |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads |
B211A Visa for remote work; 'Remote Worker Visa' (E33G) allows 1-year stay |
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