Which place is cheaper, Ubud or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Haifa or Ubud?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haifa and Ubud. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haifa or Ubud?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Indonesia, and The Best Budget Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $191Ubud $143
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $191, while the average daily cost in Ubud is $143. 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 Haifa and Ubud in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $91Ubud $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $182Ubud $240
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Ubud
Looking for a hotel in Haifa 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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Ubud Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $6.08Ubud $1.64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $199
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ubud
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ubud:
- Water Rafting With Private Transfer And Lunch: $85
- Vip Airport Transfer: $32
- Ultimate Bali: White Water Rafting, 2-Hour Spa & Free Transfer: $80
- Ayung River Rafting & Jungle Swing Ticket with Transfer: $69
- Ubud White Water Rafting with Meal and Optional Hotel Transfer: $22
- Ubud Transfer Service: $29
- Ubud Swing and ATV (Quad Bike) Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $100
- Ubud River Tubing and ATV Ride with Lunch and Private Transfers: $79
- Ubud Private Airport Transfer: $9.00
- Ubud Green Rafting Ticket And Transfer: $26
- Ubud Cultural and Historical Guided Tour with Transfer: $43
- Ubud Country Side Jungle Trekking with hotel transfer: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Ubud?
Prices for flights to both Ubud and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $95Ubud $18
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ubud
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ubud.
- Ubud Cooking Class with Optional Market Visit Pickup Included: $18
- Balinese Ubud Cooking Class with Market Visit and Transfer: $18
- Magical Village Tour & Private Dinner with Fireflies in Bali: $20
- Full Day Ubud Waterfall Visit and Cooking Experience: $22
- Ubud Balinese Cooking Class with Rice Field View & Market Tour: $25
- 8 Hours Private Balinese Cooking Class with Tirta Empul Temple: $28
- Bali Cooking Class with Hotel Pick-up: $30
- Be a real Balinese with Traditional Balinese Cooking Class: $30
- Bali Amazing Cooking Class: $30
- Uluwatu, Sunset, Kecak Dance & Dinner: A Romantic Bali Evening: $30
- Uluwatu, Kecak Fire Dance & Jimbaran Bay Seafood Dinner: $30
- Cultural Evening Dinner: $31
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $7.02Ubud $9.22
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Podcast Tour Haifa The Gritty Rebirth of Haifas Lower City: $5.48
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $125
- In the Footsteps of Jesus Minibus Tour for Holland America Cruise: $249
- Guided Walking & Car Tour with Bahai Gardens Entry: $253
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2026 - Small Group: $255
- Holy Jerusalem Joint Minibus Tour for Holland America Cruise: $269
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $299
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port. Private Tour: $316
- Israel Coastal Tour Discover Israel's Coastal Cities: $385
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Tour to Galilee: $552
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $562
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $755
Tours and Activities in Ubud
Here are a few actual costs in Ubud for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Private Island Tour East Trip Nusa Penida Tour Package: $80
- 1 Day Private Ubud Tour in Ubud All Inclusive: $25
- 1 DayTour Lempuyang temple - Bali: $69
- 1 Hour Mangrove Tour From Lembongan with Kayak, Paddle, or Boat: $10
- 13-Hour Private Sekumpul & Aling-Aling Waterfall Tour (All-Inclusive): $146
- 2 Days Experience Bali: Most Popular Tour: $199
- 2 Days Guided Private Bali Waterfall Wonders Tour: $95
- 2 Days Private Tour : Visit Bali Famous Places: $137
- 2 Days Tour : KINTAMANI - WATERFALL- ULUN DANU TEMPLE: $135
- 2 Days Tour in Dolphin Sights and Sacred Sites: $200
- 2 Days Tours : VISIT NUSA PENIDA ISLAND: $145
- 2 Days and 1 Night in Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan Tour: $185
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $16Ubud $6.20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Ubud, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Ubud much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Ubud is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Ubud would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ubud 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa than you might in Ubud.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Ubud Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Ubud?
Haifa has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Ubud. When comparing the sizes of Haifa 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.