Why is alcohol so expensive in Bali?

Alcohol taxes: The Indonesian government imposes a hefty tax on alcohol, so prices can be higher than expected. This tax is also why many establishments markup their prices even further. Popular brands: Certain popular brands of alcohol will always come with a higher price tag due to their reputation and demand.



People Also Ask

Arak is a spirit that has a long history and cultural significance throughout Southeast Asia. It is a distilled liquor made from fermented rice, sugarcane, or coconut and is traditionally consumed in Bali, Indonesia and other neighbouring countries as part of Indonesia's rich cultural heritage.

MORE DETAILS

Chalmers says it is safe to drink beer, wine, or any sealed premix drinks while holidaying in Bali. “You just can't have anything made with spirits, like cocktails or free-pour drinks,” he said. “We're not trying to stop people from going to Bali, but the risk of getting methanol in your cocktail is not worth it.”

MORE DETAILS

Bali's BYO Rules and Recommendations
Before you stock up at the duty-free counter, remember that you can only legally bring in one litre of alcohol for each person arriving in Denpasar. Most people choose spirits because the rules are the same, one litre of anything, even though wines aren't as strong.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS