How much money should I bring to Indonesia?

Daily Budget for Indonesia Overall, $20-25 USD a day for a solo, bare budget backpacker is quite doable an will get you basic accommodations, 3 meals and a few beers or transport everyday, but will be stretched in the highly touristed areas or if you plan to move around frequently.



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Past travelers have spent, on average, Rp330,629 ($22) on meals for one day and Rp145,557 ($9.70) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Bali for a couple is Rp1,339,645 ($89). So, a trip to Bali for two people for one week costs on average Rp16,477,133 ($1,098).

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Your personal spending on the trip will include your food, drinks, shopping, entertainment and any activities outside of those included in your FnEZ adventure. For the entirety of our 10 Day Indonesia Trip -- Bali & the Gili Islands, we would recommend a budget of $400 - $1100.

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But, you will want to have some cash on hand to get you going, and just in case you have trouble finding or having technical problems with the ATMs. I suggest for 10 days in Bali that you bring about $250-$500 USD cash per person.

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Although card may be accepted in larger Bali cities such as Denpasar, cash may be preferable in surrounding villages such as Ubud and Kuta. Travellers can use international ATMs in Denpasar and other major towns to withdraw cash and use it for further travel. They can also buy IDR in advance before travelling.

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Using Bank Cards or Credit Cards
Paying by card in Bali is a fairly safe option. Most of the bigger restaurants, resorts, shopping stalls will all accept payment via card. Taxis, small local restaurants (warungs), beach bars, and market stalls still only accept cash.

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How Much to Budget For Two Weeks in Bali? On top of flights, if you budget around $100 per day for your trip to Bali it would be more than enough. This amount would enable you to stay in a mid-range hotel, eat out for every meal and enjoy some of the island's best activities.

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Typical Costs for 1 Week in Bali
For a comfortable private tour (2–4 people): About 160–220 USD per day per person is typical with private guide, 4- or 5-star hotels, nice meals, and private transfers included. For this standard of vacation in the US, the average price is 500+ USD.

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The $1000 will be enough, but does that include VOA and departure tax?. On your intended plan, I expect you will spend $60-$70 a day however add $13/day to cover VOA and departure tax. Waterbom will cost extra on the above so you won't have a lot for shoping, which you will want to do..

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We recommend budgeting $630 for a week in Bali. This will cover you for private transport, a few restaurant meals and a tour or two to your favourite attractions.

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No, it is not customary to tip in Bali. However, it's always appreciated when you show your gratitude with a little extra money. Keep in mind that no one will come chasing you down if you don't leave a tip, but it's always nice to show your appreciation for good service with a token of gratitude.

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The international inter-bank rate (that you will get if you exchange your money before entering Bali) tends to be better than the rate you will get when using a local money changer once you have entered Bali, so it is better to be prepared if you can!

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How can you avoid Bali Belly?
  1. Make sure all meat and seafood is thoroughly cooked (not raw or rare)
  2. Avoid the following foods while travelling: Sushi. Unpasteurised dairy products milk/cheese/ice cream. ...
  3. Water: Don't drink tap water. Don't use tap water to brush your teeth. ...
  4. Hygiene: Wash your hands after using the toilet.


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There is no hard and fast rule for tipping in Bali. All hotels and most restaurants have a 17% or 21% tax and service charge included in your bill so it is up to you whether to add any extra tip on top of that. When it comes to tipping drivers or other 'freelancers', it's nice but not required.

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Get a Local SIM Card
Phone credit and data in Bali is very inexpensive when using a local SIM card. You need to make sure your phone is “unlocked” from your service provider before you travel. Click here to pre buy an Indonesian SIM and have it delivered to your hotel in Bali.

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Paying by card in Bali is a fairly safe option. Most of the bigger restaurants, resorts, shopping stalls will all accept payment via card. Taxis, small local restaurants (warungs), beach bars, and market stalls still only accept cash.

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