Side-by-side city decision # Athens vs Ubud. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link AthensGreece2/6 VS UbudIndonesia3/6 $1,532Athens monthly budget $1,290Ubud monthly budget 112 MbpsAthens internet 55 MbpsUbud internet Decision summary Ubud Ubud leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Ubud Speed Fastest internet Athens Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Ubud Air Cleanest air Ubud Walk Most walkable Athens Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Athens](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/greece/athens.md) Greece 2/6 Budget$1,532 Internet112 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Ubud](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/ubud.md) Indonesia 3/6 Budget$1,290 Internet55 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricAthensUbud Total estimated budget $1,532 $1,290 1-bed center rent $900 $750 Coworking desk $220 $180 Local meal $13 $2.2 Cappuccino $4.1 $2.8 Gym membership $42 $55 Transport budget $32 $80 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricAthensUbud Internet speed 112 Mbps 55 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricAthensUbud Safety index 62/100 72/100 Air quality 63/100 76/100 Walkability 8/10 5/10 Female safety 7/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricAthensUbud Healthcare quality Good Good English proficiency Good Good Climate type Mediterranean Tropical monsoon Best time to visit Apr - Jun May - Sep Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Athens](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/greece/athens.md) Greece → ### Strengths * Walkable historic neighborhoods with year-round cultural life * Lower living costs than many Western European capitals * Strong café culture and an expanding remote-work scene * Reliable fiber internet and widespread 4G and 5G coverage * Excellent access to islands, beaches, and mainland Greece * Mild winters and abundant sunshine ### Trade-offs * Summer heatwaves can make the city uncomfortable * Central rents have risen sharply in popular districts * Traffic, noise, and motorcycle exhaust are common * Bureaucracy can be slow and paperwork-heavy * Petty theft requires care in crowded tourist areas * Some older apartments have poor insulation and heating ### Common visa routes * Schengen short-stay visa or visa-free entry: up to 90 days in any 180-day period * Greece Digital Nomad Visa: residence route for eligible remote workers meeting income requirements * Greek Financially Independent Person residence permit: option for applicants with sufficient passive income [Ubud](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/ubud.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * Large and welcoming remote-worker community * Excellent cafés, wellness studios, and coworking options * Affordable local food and services * Lush rice-field scenery and Balinese culture * Strong cashless payment adoption * Year-round warm weather ### Trade-offs * Severe scooter traffic on main roads * Sidewalks are limited and inconsistent * Rents rise sharply in popular central areas * Rainy-season humidity and occasional flooding * Tap water is not safe to drink * Construction noise is common ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival / e-VOA for eligible nationalities * B211A visit visa * E33G remote worker visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.