# Ubud vs Freetown

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Freetown

🌐
Fastest Internet
Ubud

🔥
Best Vibe
Ubud

🛡️
Safest City
Ubud

🌿
Cleanest Air
Ubud

🚶
Most Walkable
Ubud

🏆 Overall Winner: Ubud

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[Ubud](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/ubud.md)

[Indonesia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia.md)

[Freetown](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/sierra-leone/freetown.md)

[Sierra Leone](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/sierra-leone.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$890
$675

1-Bed Center Rent
$450
$400

Coworking Desk
$120
$120

Local Meal
$4
$4

Cappuccino
$2.5
$1.5

Gym Membership
$35
$35

Transport Budget
$50
$25

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
25 Mbps
8 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
8/10
6/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
70/100
38/100

Healthcare Quality
Average
Poor

English Proficiency
Good
Good

Climate Type
Tropical monsoon
Tropical monsoon

Best Time to Visit
Apr - Oct
Nov - Apr

## [Ubud](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/ubud.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ Affordable cost of living
* ✅ Strong digital nomad community
* ✅ Rich cultural and spiritual scene
* ✅ Beautiful rice terraces and nature
* ✅ Good yoga and wellness options
* ✅ Delicious local cuisine

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Traffic congestion on narrow roads
* ❌ Poor air quality during dry season
* ❌ Limited healthcare facilities
* ❌ Touristy and crowded in peak season
* ❌ Visa runs required every 30-60 days
* ❌ Unreliable internet in some areas

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Visa on Arrival (30 days)
* ▪ B211A Cultural Visa (60 days)
* ▪ Social Visit Visa (60 days, extendable)

## [Freetown](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/sierra-leone/freetown.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Low cost of living
* ✅ Beautiful beaches and nature
* ✅ Warm, friendly locals
* ✅ Rich cultural heritage
* ✅ English widely spoken
* ✅ Lively local markets

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Unreliable electricity and water
* ❌ Poor internet stability
* ❌ Safety concerns, especially at night
* ❌ Limited healthcare facilities
* ❌ Poor road infrastructure
* ❌ Frequent power cuts

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ e-Visa
* ▪ Visa on arrival
* ▪ Tourist visa (30 days)