🍽 How Much Does It Really Cost to Eat Western Food in Ubud?
Comparison: Dining Out, Delivery, Home Cooking & Ibulicious
Moving to Ubud is a real treat for foodies: smoothie bowls, satay, nasi goreng… But for expats missing lasagna or quiche Lorraine, the bill can quickly get steep. Between European restaurants, Western food deliveries, and cooking at home with imported products, costs can rise faster than a Gojek scooter.
So, what’s the most reasonable way to indulge without blowing your budget?
Spoiler: Ibulicious might just have the perfect recipe. ;)
Here’s a full comparison of four ways to enjoy Western food in Ubud.
🥂 Dining Out: A Pleasure That Comes at a Price
Going out to a restaurant is often the first choice for those craving Western dishes in Ubud. The options are endless: pizza at L’Osteria, a light lunch at Monsieur Spoon, Mediterranean vibes at Kebun Bistro.
But how much does it really cost?
Main dish: 150,000 to 200,000 IDR
Starter or small salad: 70,000 to 100,000 IDR
Dessert: 50,000 to 60,000 IDR
Drink: 30,000 to 50,000 IDR
And don’t forget: in Bali, you’ll often add 15% taxes and service charge on top of your bill.
For a full meal, you’ll easily spend over 400,000 IDR per person.
For two meals a day: around 800,000 IDR.
Lovely for a treat, but tough on the wallet for everyday life.
🚴 Delivery: The Lazy Option That Adds Up Quickly
Ordering via Grab or Gojek has become second nature for many expats. A gourmet burger, Caesar salad, or lasagna is just a few taps away.
But the prices climb quickly here too:
Delivered main dish: 110,000 to 140,000 IDR
Delivery fees & commissions: from 30,000 IDR
Starters and desserts? Usually extra.
👉 A full Western meal will easily cost between 250,000 and 300,000 IDR.
👉 Two meals a day: between 500,000 and 600,000 IDR.
And let’s be honest: a dish delivered after 45 minutes on a scooter under the Bali sun never tastes quite the same.
🥒 Cooking at Home: A False Economy?
At first glance, cooking your own Western meals seems like the most reasonable choice. But reality bites: imported products are expensive, and often hard to find.
A typical shopping basket at Pepito, Popular, or Coco Supermarket—with cheese, ham, cream, pasta, fresh veggies, olive oil, butter, bread, yogurt—easily costs 1,000,000 to 1,400,000 IDR.
This will cover 4 home-cooked meals for a small family, at best.
Meaning around 300 000 per person, per meal.
And that’s without counting the time spent chasing down ingredients across three shops, cooking, and cleaning up afterwards.
Bottom line: cooking Western food in Ubud is doable, but it takes time, energy, and a healthy budget. Not ideal when you’re just looking for a good, hassle-free meal.
🍱 Ibulicious: The Smart Way to Eat Well Without Breaking the Bank
What if we told you there’s a way to enjoy your favorite Western dishes without spending hours in the kitchen, hunting for crème fraîche, or paying restaurant prices?
That’s exactly what Ibulicious offers.
The concept: complete meals inspired by Western cuisine, designed for expat families in Ubud. Each menu includes a starter, main course, and a snack, carefully prepared and delivered twice a week.
What you actually get:
6 starters, mains, and snacks per week
Simple, hearty recipes: homemade lasagna, gratins, quiches, mild curries, banana bread, fruit compotes, chocolate mousse…
Family-sized portions, with half-portions (and half-prices) available for kids under 10
Reusable containers to reduce waste (this is Ubud, after all)
Meals designed to be reheated in a pan, no microwave or oven required
All for 1,750,000 IDR per week on average, or about 290,000 IDR per day !
And for your second daily meal?
It’s up to you:
A casual lunch at a local warung
A quick homemade salad
A brunch outing and Ibulicious dinner combo
👉 A typical day with Ibulicious looks like this:
Starter, main course, and snack by Ibulicious: 290,000 IDR
Light dinner/local meal: 100,000 IDR
Total: 390,000 IDR per day.
And the best part : you get a true, homemade Western meal without the stress.
🧾 Price Comparison Recap
🥇 Conclusion: Ibulicious, The Balanced Solution
Dining out or ordering in are great occasional pleasures. Cooking yourself can be rewarding… but also pricey and time-consuming.
For families in Ubud who want real Western meals without the daily headache, Ibulicious is the perfect middle ground.
Varied, thoughtful menus
Homemade quality, with family-friendly portions
Reusable containers to stay eco-conscious
Practical deliveries twice a week to simplify life
In short: no more juggling between your budget and your love of good food.
With Ibulicious, you get the best of both worlds.
And you can still pretend you cooked it yourself. We won’t tell. 😉
