Retail Shopping in Ubud

Browse retail shopping listings on ExpatsList to find stores in Ubud that carry imported and international products. Grocery stores, specialty shops, and markets catering to expats are all included.

ExpatsList covers retail shopping businesses in Ubud from tour agencies and bars to community groups and hobby shops. It's a great way to find things to do and meet other expats when you're new to the city.

Many cities have thriving expat communities. Check our retail shopping section for social clubs, sports groups, and community spaces in Ubud where you can connect with other internationals and locals alike.

Ubud's surrounding villages specialize in different crafts — Celuk for silver, Mas for wood carving, Batuan for traditional painting. Visiting these villages directly and buying from the family workshops cuts out middlemen significantly. Prices can be 30–50% lower than the same goods in central Ubud shops.

Bargaining is standard practice at Ubud's market stalls and smaller shops, but the opening ask is typically 2–3x the expected final price. Counter at 40–50% of the asking price, then meet in the middle. Firm, friendly negotiation is expected and not considered rude — but walking away after agreeing on a price is poor form.

Stores like Ananda Soul and Indosole source from vetted artisan communities with fair wage practices. The quality consistency at these shops is markedly higher than mass-produced tourist goods. Spending slightly more at ethical retailers also means your purchases hold their value better if you ever want to resell or gift items.