Which place is cheaper, Ubud or Cochin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cochin or Ubud?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cochin or Ubud, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Cochin or Ubud?
Cochin
Cochin is a large city in Kerala, India. It's a cosmopolitan commercial port city with a population of over two million and is a major tourist destination. The city has a diverse population that has migrated from elsewhere in Kerala, as well as the rest of India. The city continues to become more cosmopolitan with fashion shifting to western styles. There are also many large shopping malls as well as an enthusiasm for sports such as football (soccer) or cricket.
Ubud
Made popular by the film Eat Pray Love, Ubud is located in the uplands of Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful Hindu temples and iconic rice fields are the sight to see in this popular cultural, artistic and religious hub on the island.
Though Ubud is hot and humid during the day, it is still cooler than coastal areas. Still, temperatures linger between mid-70's and low 90's year-round, so it is likely you'll experience warm weather, regardless of when you visit.
Ubud's wet season is from November to June, which makes it an unpopular time for travelers. January and February are when Ubud experiences the heaviest rainfall, so it may be wise to avoid visiting at this time, especially since weather will limit activities, bring out insects, and cause landslides and possible flooding.
Dry season runs from July through October, which is high season for travel. Even during dry season, Ubud is extremely humid, so pack lightweight clothing that breathes and lots of sunblock.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in India, The Best Cultural Tours in Indonesia, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCochin $36Ubud $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Cochin is $36, while the average daily cost in Ubud is $157. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cochin and Ubud in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCochin $15Ubud $139
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCochin $30Ubud $278
Compare Hotels in Cochin and Ubud
Looking for a hotel in Cochin or Ubud? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Cochin Hotel Prices and Ubud Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cochin $10Ubud $1.90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ubud
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ubud:
- (Less Stairs) Bali Telaga Waja Rafting & Zipline -Lunch, Transfer: $10
- 1-Day Private Bali Car Transfer With Experienced Driver: $25
- 2 Hour Traditional Balinese Spa with free hotel transfer: $65
- 2 hours Bali Lulur Massage & Spa Treatment Including Hotel Transfers: $56
- 4 Days Bali Tour with ATV Ride and Airport Transfer: $262
- A1 Airport Transfer Service - Ubud/Tanah Lot/Uluwatu/Ungasan Area: $24
- A1 Airport Transfer Service Kuta/Seminyak Area: $14
- A1 Airport Transfer Service Nusadua/Sanur/Canggu Area: $19
- ATV Ride Trough Cave + Water Rafting All Inclusive with Transfer and Lunch: $87
- Actively enjoy marine sports / Seawalker + Selectable marine sports (parasailing, etc.) / Round trip hotel transfer included: $179
- Airport Bali Transfers - Bali Airport Taxi: $15
- Airport Private Transfer to Kuta, Legian, Seminyak: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Cochin or Ubud?
Prices for flights to both Ubud and Cochin change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayCochin $12Ubud $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ubud
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ubud.
- Jimbaran Bay Sunset Dinner with Discount Voucher and Return Transport : $12
- Uluwatu Sunset & Romantic Dinner: $20
- Balinese Cooking Class and Market Tour with Transfers: $24
- Cooking Class with Transfers and Optional Market Visit: $24
- Ubud Cooking : All Inclusive Cooking Class: $25
- Bali Amazing Cooking Class: $26
- Be a real Balinese with Traditional Balinese Cooking Class: $26
- Balinese cooking school (9 Dish Cooking and Market Tour) : $26
- Balinese Farm Cooking Class and Market Tour: $27
- 8 Hours Private Balinese Cooking Class with Tirta Empul Temple: $28
- Uluwatu, Kecak Dance and Seafood Dinner Tour Packages: $30
- Private Half-Day Tour: Uluwatu Sunset Trip and Dinner Packages: $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cochin $10Ubud $11
Tours and Activities in Ubud
Here are a few actual costs in Ubud for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Monkey forest, Rice Terrace, Water Temple & Waterfall tour.: $3.36
- Seminyak Driver ( Customized Tour): $5.00
- Self-Guided Nusa Lembongan Tour: $6.32
- Bali: Ubud Palace Legong Dance Show Ticket: $6.73
- Bali: Ubud Kecak and Fire Dance Show Tickets: $6.73
- Ubud Instagram Tour - Custom Itinerary: $8.50
- Ubud Tour - Best of Ubud - All Inclusive Package: $9.00
- Best Jungle Pool Day Clubs in Ubud Tour: $9.00
- ️Bali All Inclusive Tour: Ubud - Tegalalang - Kintamani: $9.00
- Bali Tour Customized with Private Tour Driver: $9.00
- Kintamani - Mount Batur Lake - Tirta Empul Temple Private Tour: $9.00
- Ubud Temples & Waterfalls Tour: $9.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCochin $8.75Ubud $7.18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cochin and Ubud, we can see that Ubud is more expensive. And not only is Cochin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cochin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cochin and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Ubud would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ubud than you might in Cochin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cochin Expensive? and Is Ubud Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cochin or Ubud?
Cochin has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ubud. When comparing the sizes of Cochin and Ubud, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.