A vacation to Bali for one week usually costs around Rp6,455,479 for one person. So, a trip to Bali for two people costs around Rp12,910,957 for one week.
1.5 litre of bottle is cheapily available 25 cents plus at supermarkets, double that at small shops. I can tell you for the bottled water. Expect to pay Rp1,200 for a small bottle and up to around Rp5,500 for a medium size bottle of Aqua and Rp12,000 for imported brands.
Summary about
cost of living in
Bali: Four-person family monthly
costs: 2,022.56$ (28,768,451.83Rp) without rent (using our estimator).
Cost of Living in Bali.
| Restaurants | [ Edit ] |
|---|
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 50,000.00 Rp |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 30,647.62 Rp |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 17,846.28 Rp |
What to Buy in Bali?
- Jewellery. Source. Silverware is one of the best things to buy in all of Bali.
- Chocolates and Coffee. Source. Indonesia is famous for its Kopi Luwak coffee, and if you're a coffee-lover, you already knew that.
- Fragrances. Source.
- Bags. Source.
- Handicrafts. Source.
- Streetwear. Source.
- Beachwear. Source.
- Clothing. Source.
Prices can vary depending on where you go but most places will charge around the Rp 90 000 for a 1 hour massage. Convert that into Australian dollars and its about $9 or $10.
Best Bali Safety Tip: Don't smoke in public areas. A “smoke-free” bylaw went into effect across Bali in 2011; smoking is now forbidden in most public areas, including restaurants, hotels, temples, and tourist attractions.
Cash is in many cases the only acceptable way of payment. Particularly in remote areas a credit card will be of little use to you. Visa and MasterCard are the most accepted credit cards in Bali. Some hotels and restaurants do take Amex, Diners Club even less.
Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Bali should cost around Rp103,362 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.
“It's hard to say don't drink crazy cocktails in Bali, but good rule of thumb is if the drinks seem ludicrously cheap, even for Bali, it's not a good idea.”
First things first: other than your basic Bintang beer (which you can pick up at around IDR 15,000 or USD $1 per bottle), alcohol is relatively expensive in Bali. Imported spirits like Bacardi, Absolut Vodka, Jose Cuervo and Jack Daniels are usually priced from around IDR 650,000 (USD $48) and up.
Hi Jensy! Yes, the legal age for consuming alcohol in Bali is 21 years. Taking Alcohol into Bali by a person over 18 years is allowed, as it is legal to purchase in Australia and on arrival in Bali, it is unopened. However, I doubt any 18 year old unaccompanied by Parents will not indulge in that duty free.
But in Bali, arak – or Balinese moonshine – is the most well known source of methanol poisoning. Just a small amount of methanol could send you blind, and a decent shot could kill you, Mr Sylvester says. The symptoms of methanol poisoning can start immediately, with headaches, dizziness, amnesia and drowsiness.
Toxical symptoms usually occur after an asymptomatic latent period of 8 to 24 hours following methanol ingestion [1]. In case of concomitant ethanol ingestion, the onset is usually delayed by 24 hours [6]. Clinical manifestations of methanol poisoning are non-specific [5] making the diagnosis challenging [8].
Phil Sylvester's top tips to avoid methanol poisoning:
- Don't drink arak.
- Don't drink spirits (including cocktails).
- If you start to feeling any symptoms get yourself to hospital as soon as possible.
- Know and understand the signs of methanol poisoning for yourself and any friends:
Methanol is toxic by two mechanisms. First, methanol (whether it enters the body by ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through the skin) can be fatal due to its CNS depressant properties in the same manner as ethanol poisoning.
Prevent methanol
You can destroy the own enzymes of the fruit by heating (30 minutes at 80°C), and after cooling add pectinase (an enzyme powder). In this way, 40 to 90% less methanol is formed. Consider in the second boil the first 1.5 to 2% as the forerun, and discard it. Very slow distillation with a high column.Better to take hard currency and change when you arrive. Pounds are acceptable, as are euros, but US or Australian dollars are better regarded and generally secure the best rates.
What makes the alcohol expensive in Bali is the excise and import tax. As one of the products with limited distribution in Indonesia (but not in Bali), alcoholic drinks become an object of excise. The price of excise increased by 10% in 2015.
Bintang is the best selling and most popular beer in Indonesia. It has a distinct flavour of malt and hops, and it is similar flavour to a Heineken. A bottle of Bintang is about 4.7% alcohol. The cost of this beer in Bali can range from anywhere from Rp 15,000 (AU$1.50) to Rp 90,000 (Au$9) for a standard bottle.
Beer in Bali is pretty cheap, unless your after imported beer. The average price for local beer is anywhere from Rp15,000(AU$1.50) to Rp90,000 (AU$9).
Local Bali Beers You Must Try!
- Bintang Beer. An all-time favourite, Bintang tops the list of popular Bali beers in Indonesia.
- Stark Craft Beer & 1945 Beer. Stark Craft Beer is a pioneer of Indonesian Craft beer.
- Anker Beer. Anker Beer is a pale lager famous for its distinctive flavour.
- Bali Hai.
There is no DF on arrival at Bali. There is a duty free shop that you walk through to exit the airport. Yes the alcohol I bought was also a few $$ cheaper than Perth prices on departure from Bali but the one leaving the airport when you arrive in Bali isn't duty free.
You are only allowed 1 litre of alcohol into Bali, duty free or not. You can't take your non duty free wine on the plane - 100ml limit containers on international flights. Wrap it in your clothes and put it in your check in luggage.
Generally, Thailand comes out slightly cheaper in all aspects of travel such as accommodation, flights, food and drinks – although tours are much more expensive. While flights, food, drinks and accommodation are more expensive for Bali, tours are often half of the price than they are in Bangkok.
Bali is already the most expensive tourist destination in Indonesia and is slowly becoming more expensive as tourists discover more of Bali, but cheap food and accommodation are still widely available if you don't mind basic accommodations, stick to your budget, and bargain respectfully for prices.
Price of Alcohol in Bali
First things first: other than your basic Bintang beer (which you can pick up at around IDR 15,000 or USD $1 per bottle), alcohol is relatively expensive in Bali.On Bali, whatever your budget food or drink, the prices will always be substantially cheaper than those in Europe, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia etc. You can enjoy a deliciously fresh Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice) for $1 or dine in one of the finest restaurants spending $100 for a 7 course meal.
How much money will you need for your trip to Bali? You should plan to spend around Rp922,211 ($56) per day on your vacation in Bali, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
If you are planning to move to
Bali, it makes good sense to buy a scooter rather than to
rent one—costing you about $300 used, or about $900 new.
Cost of Living in Bali.
| Expense | U.S. $ |
|---|
| Rent | $500 to $1,100 |
| Electricity | $60 |
| Water | $5 |
| Mobile Phone | $10 |
Expect to spend $650 to $1,700 per month for a single person living in
Bali—families and couples sharing rental
costs will save a bit.
Cost of Living in Bali: $650 to $1,700.
| Average Monthly Expenses | Costs |
|---|
| Total | $650 to $1,700 |
Top 10 Foods You Must Eat In Bali
- Pisang Goreng. Let's start with dessert.
- Mie Goreng. A classic Indonesian staple of fried noodles is often served with vegetables and a choice of chicken, shrimp or pork.
- Nasi Goreng. Similar to Mie Goreng, but fried rice instead of noodles.
- Sate.
- Babi Guling.
- Nasi Campur.
- Bebek Betutu.
- Mini Rijsttafel.
First things first: other than your basic Bintang beer (which you can pick up at around IDR 15,000 or USD $1 per bottle), alcohol is relatively expensive in Bali. Imported spirits like Bacardi, Absolut Vodka, Jose Cuervo and Jack Daniels are usually priced from around IDR 650,000 (USD $48) and up.
