For rock bottom budget travelers, Thailand is generally a little cheaper than Bali for accommodation, street food, and markets (because of greater competition) and slightly cheaper for flights (because Bangkok is a major hub), but the differences are slight. Verdict: Same-same.
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Thailand tends to be slightly more expensive than Indonesia, especially in terms of accommodation and transport. We think Indonesia offers the best bang for your buck, especially for unique experiences and accommodations.
Living in Bali is cheaper than in Hawaii. It costs less to find a place to stay, buy food, and get around in Bali. This means that living in Bali is a good choice for people who want to save money.
Without doubt, Phuket is great if you're looking for coastal panoramas. Bali is among the world's top surfing destinations, with its assortment of world-class reef breaks facing the Indian Ocean, and boasts similarly impressive spas and underwater wonders to explore.
The cheapest times for accommodation in Bali coincide with the wet season, October through to March. During this time, tourism numbers are lower so hotels in Bali are cheaper due to a lack of demand and act as a draw to bring more people in.
Thailand all-inclusive resorts provide you more for your money and reduce your planning stress. While their exact offerings will vary, you can usually expect meals and drinks to be included with your room rate, often with unlimited options. That's what we call a relaxing vacation!
Bali is very affordable when you want it to be, it can also be very pricey if you want to enjoy the finer things in life. For a budget backpacker, though you could get by Bali with as low as 15 dollars per day, we usually recommend spending 30 dollars or so.
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 isn't the only popular travel destination where stomach bugs are common. Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia are also prone to cases of travellers' diarrhoea, alongside countries in Central America, South America, the Middle East and Africa.
If it's truly diving and beaches you're after, it's Fiji all the way for me. -While Bali had great food and other cultural aspects to offer, Fiji gives you the postcard remote tropical beach feel. -Both have very friendly people! -If not doing AI food/alcohol in Bali is cheaper.
If adventure on land is on your mind, Bali is for you. On the other hand, the Maldives offers better alternatives for the sea - the Baa Atoll offers amazing snorkelling, diving and underwater expeditions. Watersports in Maldives are better, and there are many places to try them.
Hygiene. The tap water in Bali isn't recommended for drinking, so avoid it and stick to sealed bottled water. That includes steering clear of more than you might think, including ice in drinks, brushing your teeth with tap water, ingesting water in the shower, and food that has been washed in tap water.
Bali vs Thailand: Travel Safety Both Bali and Thailand are safe places to travel, with little violent crime. I have traveled to both countries by myself and feel that any solo female traveler can feel safe on the streets.