Alexandria vs Ubud

Real cost of living, rent, internet, safety and visa terms for both cities, side by side — then open the interactive tool to weight them against your own priorities.

Alexandria, Egypt
🇪🇬Egypt

Alexandria

62Freedom Score#77Global rank$700Per month

Egypt's Mediterranean pearl — the Qaitbay Citadel on the Corniche, the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and seafront cafés at a fraction of Cairo's cost.

Ubud, Indonesia
🇮🇩Indonesia

Ubud

76Freedom Score#32Global rank$2,102Per month

Bali's spiritual heart — rice terraces, yoga, and a world-leading coworking scene set in lush jungle at low tropical prices.

The short answer

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Cost of living

Monthly figures for one person. Rent, meals and coworking are measured values, not shares of the total budget.

ExpenseAlexandriaUbud
Comfortable budgetper month, all in$700✓$2,102
Rent, 1BR city centre$180✓$945
Meal, mid-range$6✓$12
Coworking deskper monthn.a.$189
Cost of living indexlower is cheaper28.0✓46.7

Quality of life

Scored 0–100 on the same attributes the match engine weights, so these agree with the interactive tool.

MeasureAlexandriaUbud
Safety
62
49
Healthcare
45
45
Walkability
62
50
English spoken
35
60
Food & dining
65
75
Nightlife
32
55
Outdoors
37
92
Nomad community
35
85
Climate quality
72
84
Public transit
45
30

Scores, connectivity and paperwork

MeasureAlexandriaUbud
Freedom Score62/10076/100✓
Global rankof 100 cities#77#32✓
Internet40 Mbps✓30 Mbps
Average temperature72°F77°F
Air quality65/100✓45/100
Airport connectivity48/10070/100✓
Nomad visaE-visa 30dIndonesia visa
Headline tax rateon local income18%24%

Which should you choose?

Choose Alexandria if runs $1,402/mo cheaper, rent is $765/mo lower, internet is faster at 40 Mbps and it scores higher on safety (62 vs 49).

Choose Ubud if English is more widely spoken, the climate scores better and the nomad community is larger.

What each city is known for

Alexandria

  • Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean
  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina reborn
  • Seafront Corniche and seafood
  • Cheaper and calmer than Cairo

Ubud

  • Huge nomad & wellness community — instant social circle
  • Tropical jungle setting with rice terraces and temples
  • 0% tax on foreign income for most nomads
  • Coworking density rivals any island on earth

Frequently asked questions

Which is better for digital nomads: Alexandria or Ubud?
Ubud scores higher on the Freedom Score (76/100 against 62/100), which makes it the stronger all-round base. That is an average, though — if cost, climate or community is what actually decides it for you, the tables above will point the other way as often as not.
Which is cheaper: Alexandria or Ubud?
Alexandria is cheaper. A comfortable monthly budget is $700 against $2,102, a difference of $1,402 a month or about $16,824 a year. Rent is the biggest single line: $180/mo in Alexandria versus $945/mo in Ubud.
Which is safer: Alexandria or Ubud?
Alexandria scores higher on safety, 62/100 against 49/100. Safety scores blend crime levels, political stability and healthcare access, and they describe a city as a whole — individual neighbourhoods vary far more than the headline number suggests.
How fast is the internet in Alexandria and Ubud?
Alexandria averages 40 Mbps and Ubud averages 30 Mbps, so Alexandria has the headroom if you push large files or run video calls all day.
What visa would I need for Alexandria or Ubud?
Alexandria sits in Egypt (E-visa 30d) and Ubud in Indonesia (Indonesia visa). Requirements, income floors and processing times change often, so check the visa and residency guide before you commit to either.
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Cost, connectivity and quality-of-life figures come from the YourLifeMatch city dataset. Where a value is not confirmed it reads n.a. rather than an estimate. Figures are for planning, not professional advice.