Is $600 enough for Bali?

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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You should plan to spend around Rp1,176,938 ($75) per day on your vacation in Bali, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, Rp330,629 ($21) on meals for one day and Rp145,557 ($9.30) on local transportation.

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Overall, budget travelers can expect to spend around $30-$50 per day in Bali, while mid-range travelers can expect to spend around $50-$100 per day. Luxury travelers can expect to spend several hundred dollars per day.

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If you have a smaller budget then you can easily get by with about $10 per day-if you just plan on hanging at the beach and eating local food. If you're looking to eat at the higher-end restaurants explore the island and enjoy all of its many attractions, then you'll need a bit more, like $25 to $50 per day.

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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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Bali remains affordable compared to Western destinations and other Southeast Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia; however, Thailand is still slightly less expensive. This is what makes Thailand such a great choice for many travelers.

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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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Another thing that makes Bali so cheap is the exchange rate. Bali uses the Indonesian rupiah, which is a very weak currency when compared to the Western currency. You will get around 18,000 rupiahs (IDR) to £1 English pound (GBP) and 14,850 IDR to $1 US dollar. This means your money will go a lot further!

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When planning a trip to Bali, I recommend planning to spend at least 5 days in Bali. However, 10 days to 2 weeks would ultimately be best, allowing you to explore everything the island offers. You can also go for as little as 3 days, but you can only visit one location. Bali is the perfect honeymoon destination.

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Bali can be expensive for food and drink, especially if you dine in one of the fancier restaurants or at one of the extravagant beach clubs. However, you can also dine in local warungs and pay 2 to 3 dollars for a meal. It is up to you how much you want to spend on food and drinks.

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The best time to visit Bali is between April and October, the island's dry season. Although the weather is ideal for travellers, the island is also subject to soupy, humid days throughout the year. Many shops offer sales and promotions; restaurants are less crowded in those mid-season months.

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You should take both cash and a card to Bali. A travel money card is better than cash for security reasons and that in most places in Bali you can pay with a card. No one can access your cash unless they have your 4 digit pin.

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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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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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You can find everything you need there, as well as some incredible souvenirs to take home with you. The prices are also very reasonable, so you can save a lot of money by shopping in Bali. Just be sure to bargain with the sellers, and you'll get the most favorable deals possible.

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Do you need a visa to travel to Bali? Yes, for most visitors to Bali/Indonesia, a tourist visa is required for entry. However, foreign nationals from the following ASEAN countries can enter Indonesia visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism purposes: Brunei.

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