# Ubud vs Rome

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

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Ubud

🌐
Fastest Internet
Rome

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Best Vibe
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Safest City
🤝 Tie

🌿
Cleanest Air
Rome

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Most Walkable
Rome

🏆 Overall Winner: Rome

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

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

[Rome](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/rome.md)

[Italy](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$890
$1755

1-Bed Center Rent
$450
$1100

Coworking Desk
$120
$280

Local Meal
$4
$16

Cappuccino
$2.5
$1.6

Gym Membership
$35
$55

Transport Budget
$50
$55

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
25 Mbps
55 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
8/10
8/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
70/100
70/100

Healthcare Quality
Average
Good

English Proficiency
Good
Average

Climate Type
Tropical monsoon
Mediterranean

Best Time to Visit
Apr - Oct
Apr - Jun

## [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)

## [Rome](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/rome.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Incredible history and culture at your doorstep
* ✅ Excellent food scene with affordable local trattorias
* ✅ Good public transport within the city
* ✅ Vibrant expat and digital nomad community
* ✅ Walkable center with stunning architecture
* ✅ Proximity to beaches and countryside for weekend trips

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ High tourist crowds in popular areas year-round
* ❌ Bureaucracy can be slow and frustrating
* ❌ Air quality can be poor during summer heat
* ❌ Limited high-speed internet in some older buildings
* ❌ Petty theft and scams near major attractions
* ❌ Summer heat waves can be uncomfortable

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Schengen Visa
* ▪ Digital Nomad Visa
* ▪ Student Visa