Is Bali Cheap?
Is Bali Cheap?
Bali is a very affordable vacation, so you may easily visit the island without breaking the bank. Despite its popularity with travelers, Bali remains surprisingly affordable if you know where to look. Depending on your hotel choice, I would guess that $50 USD each day is a reasonable amount for traveling throughout Bali comfortably.
Here are some tips on how you can enjoy Bali while being on a budget :
Eat like a Local
There are numerous Westernized eateries aimed at visitors, particularly in Ubud and Canggu. Local and street cuisine can be as inexpensive as $1 USD—a dish of chicken, rice, and vegetables could cost as little as $1.30 USD. Warungs are low-cost local restaurants that provide food from all around Indonesia.
Another inexpensive Bali food advice is to eat at local markets. No, not those cheesy souvenir shops – I’m referring to Bali’s early morning and late night markets! You’ll get a flavor of local life as well as the opportunity to purchase for souvenirs manufactured and sold by locally owned business owners and craftsmen.
Transportation
Most tourist locations will have a large number of individuals waiting to drive you to your destination. The bad news is that taking a scooter across town costs nearly the same as renting a scooter for the day! Renting a scooter is around $30-$50 a day. BUT REMEMBER, ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHEN YOURE DRIVING ON A SCOOTER.
BEWARE OVERPRICED TAXIS
Not all taxis in Bali are equal, and some may charge you much more than they should. Uber is another dependable way to call a cab without worrying about overpaying or you could always the alternative indonesian version, Gojek or Grab.
VISIT OTHER DESTINATIONS
Bali is a GIGANTIC island. There are numerous options to escape the congestion, including shopping and luxury resorts. Just because everyone on Instagram is visiting Kuta and Seminyak doesn’t mean you have to join them.
Instead of spending time in areas around Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu you could always visit other places which allows you to see the other unique version of Bali and by doing so youre not only looking into a new experience but youll also be supporting some of the local businesses.
And because there are fewer tourists in this area, the prices are lower overall. We’re talking about a $5-$10 difference in price.
Here are some destination we recommend you looking into :
AMED,BALI
Amed is a peaceful coastal strip of fishing settlements at the foot of Bali’s largest volcano, Mount Agung. It’s on Bali’s eastern coast, many hours from the bustling centres of Ubud and Kuta. It’s also close to some of eastern Bali’s top attractions, including the iconic “Gates to Heaven” at Lempuyang Luhur Temple and Tirta Gangga Water Temple.
SANUR,BALI
Sanur, one of Bali’s oldest resort districts, with golden beaches, laid-back walking routes, and a night market unlike any other. This tiny beach paradise, located southeast of Denpasar, is ideal for spending a night or two here to relax on the beach or explore the Pasar Sindu Night Market. Sanur, with its white-sand beaches and covered boardwalk, is an ideal budget-friendly beach town.
NUSA LEMBONGAN & NUSA PENIDA
The Nusa Islands are technically their own chain of islands located 45 minutes by ferry off the coast of Bali; they are not a destination on Bali itself. But, semantics aside, they’re a fantastic destination to spend a few days in paradise!
Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Cenigan, and Nusa Penida are the three islands to visit. They are accessible via day excursion from Sanur, but it is less expensive to explore them from the islands themselves.
The most populated of the three islands is Nusa Lembongan. There are plenty of places to stay, restaurants, coffee shops, dive shops, tour operators, artisan shops and marketplaces, and paved roads to explore on a scooter. While the island is not far from a bustling city, it is far more inhabited than its neighbors, Nusa Cenigan and Nusa Penida, which feel far away. If you need WiFi and a coffee shop to work from, Nusa Lembongan is the place to be. If you prefer to see more forests and beaches than people, stay in Nusa Cenigan or Nusa Penida.
Nusa Penida is the largest and most picturesque of the three Nusa islands, but it is also the most remote. It is possible to travel to the island by ferry – you will board the ferry at the yellow bridge where you cross to get to Nusa Cenigan – and then immediately rent a scooter once you arrive on Nusa Penida and explore the island by scooter, but we do not recommend this route if you are not confident in your scootering abilities – the road is quite treacherous.
So we recommend in budgeting around $30-$40 per day on average if youre travelling alone. Pretty sure if you follow all the tips in this post, sticking to a budget while travelling and enjoying yourself in Bali wont be a problem. But even at $40 per day, a Bali vacation i only $280 for a 14-days trip. Id say thats not bad, not bad at all.
source: practicalwanderlust.com
