How much money do I need to live in Bali for 3 months?

How much does it cost to live comfortably in Bali? The cost of living in Bali can vary widely depending on your lifestyle, but a comfortable living can be achieved for around $1500 - $2000 per month, including accommodation, food, and transportation.



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The single entry visa is one of the favorite options for medium to long term stays in Bali. The visa allows for stays of up to 6 months in Indonesia. After this 6-month period, foreigners can apply for a new single entry visa again for another period of 6 months. This process can be repeated several times.

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Yes, it's possible to live off USD $1,000 per month in Bali. But, of course, it all depends on your lifestyle. If you're a single person, you'll need anywhere between USD $750 and USD $2,500 per month. Couples and families who share the cost of rentals will save quite a bit of money.

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Overall, Thailand is cheaper than Bali.
Thailand has a wider range of accommodation options to suit all types of budgets, and the local food and alcoholic drinks are surprisingly cheap in comparison. More recently, Bali is offering a wider choice of places to stay for all type of travelers and budgets.

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You can request a VOA upon arrival at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport, or use the easier new e-VOA system introduced in late 2022. The VOA and e-VOA are valid for 30 days, and that visa can be extended for another 30 days in Indonesia (60 days in total).

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While Bali can be a very inexpensive place to live (as compared to many Western countries) if you are living humbly, eating local foods, and enjoying nature as your entertainment, it can be equally just as expensive (if not more) than the cost of living in your home country if you want to live the luxury lifestyle.

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When you land in Bali, simply go straight to passport control, where your VOA and date will be stamped in your passport. After that, you can enjoy your holiday in Bali for up to 30 days! Make sure you don't overstay; if you do, there will be a hefty fine (around USD 60 per day you overstay!).

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This visa is available for purchase at immigration counters upon arrival in Bali and costs 35 USD. The standard duration of this visa is 30 days but can be extended up to 60 days if needed. For those who plan to stay in Bali longer than two months, another option is the B211A visa.

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Bali offers more hotel choices than Phuket does. If you're a surfer, Bali is your choice for its collection of world-class breaks. On the other hand, Phuket's beaches are more scenic and laidback, great for those preferring island beach escapades with a mix of water sports and just lazing on the sand.

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