| Item | Small budget | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| Total per day (excl. flights) | about 25 to 55 USD | about 70 to 160 USD |
| One week (excl. flights) | about 350 to 550 USD | about 700 to 1,400 USD |
| Accommodation per night | dorm or guesthouse, about 8 to 18 USD | boutique hotel or villa, about 35 to 70 USD |
| Meals per day | warung, about 8 to 12 USD | cafés and restaurants, about 20 to 35 USD |
| Transport | scooter, about 4 to 6 USD a day | private driver, about 30 to 45 USD a day |
| Activities per day | free or a few USD | about 15 to 40 USD |
How much does a week in Bali cost?
A meal in a warung (local restaurant) costs about 2 to 5 USD, which makes food cheap if you eat local. Accommodation remains the first item: a guesthouse room at 8-18 USD or a villa at 35-70 USD makes the difference. Add the flight and insurance. A couple or a group sharing room and driver pays less per person; a solo traveller pays more.
Prices by area
Canggu, Seminyak and Uluwatu have risen in recent years and cost more than Ubud or the east of the island. To choose an area, see where to stay in Bali, Canggu, Seminyak and Ubud.
Transport: scooter or driver
The scooter is the cheapest way (about 4 to 6 USD a day) but needs a licence and caution; see renting a scooter in Bali. A private driver costs about 30 to 45 USD a day (see private driver in Bali); for arrival, see from Bali airport to Ubud, Canggu or Seminyak.
Extra costs to plan for
- Bali tourist levy: 150,000 IDR per foreigner, paid once per stay (local sources, confirm before travelling).
- Nusa Penida: per-site entry fees and an island levy, according to local press; see Nusa Penida in one day.
- Internet: an eSIM costs from a few tens of thousands to 150,000 IDR; see eSIM or SIM card in Bali.
- Activities: a surf lesson about 25 to 31 USD (see surf lessons in Canggu); ATV or swing about 20 to 56 USD (see ATV quad biking in Bali and Ubud swings).
FAQ
How much does a week in Bali cost?
About 350 to 550 USD on a small budget and 700 to 1,400 USD at mid-range, excluding flights, according to October 2026 guides.
What daily budget should you plan for in Bali?
About 25 to 55 USD on a small budget and 70 to 160 USD at mid-range, depending on the area and accommodation.
Is Bali expensive?
Less than Europe for local meals and scooters, but pricier in the south (Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu) than in Ubud.
Is there a tax to pay on arrival?
Yes, a tourist levy of 150,000 IDR per foreigner, once per stay, according to local sources; confirm before you go.
Going further
See Bali in 10 days, money in Bali: rupiah, ATMs and tipping and the best time to visit Bali.
