We calculate how much a vacation in Bali costs in 2021. Prices for tickets, tours, hotels, food, entertainment. In the end - how much does a trip to Bali cost for two and how much money you need to take. Tips on how to correctly organize your vacation in Bali.
Exchange rate: 10,000 Indonesian rupiah (IDR) ≈ 52 RUB.
How much is a ticket to Bali
From Moscow. The most expensive thing on a trip to Bali is the flight. In 2021, a round-trip ticket with a transfer costs from 38 thousand rubles. There are seldom promotions when a ticket can be bought for 30-35 thousand rubles. A one-way flight costs from 20 thousand rubles. Search tickets →
From Petersburg. To fly to Bali from St. Petersburg usually costs more than from Moscow - ticket prices start at 40 thousand rubles. A one-way ticket to Bali costs from 24 thousand rubles.
From other cities. Tickets to Bali and back from Irkutsk and Vladivostok cost 32-35 thousand rubles. For 44-50 thousand rubles, you can fly from Novosibirsk, Samara, Krasnodar, Yekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk and Kazan.
Find out: How to fly cheap to Bali >>
Bali visa
For Russians, the visa is free if you are not on the island for more than 30 days.
Extension visa for $ 35 at the airport. It can be extended for another month at the resort offices. This visa is tricky, because to renew you need to come to the office at least 3 times and go through the bureaucratic hell or turn to intermediaries - for money, of course. The extension itself also costs money and nerves, even when you turn to an intermediary.
For example, our friend was unlucky - the software was covered, and she spent a lot of time on the road and waiting. As a result, I received a visa only when it was necessary to leave. Here is such an irony :) We also bought this visa, but decided not to get involved in the bureaucracy and not to renew it. A month in Bali was enough! True, they spent $ 70 in vain, it's a shame.
Tourist visa. It must be obtained in advance at the consulate or embassy. They readily give on Penang in Malaysia - we did there for a trip to Sumatra.
Insurance
It needs to be done because medicine on the island is expensive. And if you want to ride a bike or a car, buy it all the more. There are many accidents involving tourists in Bali.
Our insurance cost $ 77 for two. We bought on the Sravn.ru service separately for regular travel, separately - for trips on a scooter (it costs more).
How much does it cost to live in Bali: villas and hotels
Hotels in Bali
An impressive spending while on holiday in Bali is staying in a hotel or renting accommodation. You can live mega-cheap for 4-5 $, but the conditions will be mega-modest too! On Roomguru, good budget hotels cost $ 11-15 per night. The cheapest rooms usually have a fan. For $ 15-25 per night, there are many comfortable hotels with air conditioning.
The Marco Polo experience. We lived in Ubud in an unusually airy and bright studio with a kitchen and a private terrace - Ons Bed & Breakfast for $ 18 per day. Small pool, breakfast included, separate entrance, private bathroom - miss the apartment!
We also lived in Ubud in a hotel for introverts - Rumah Taman 3 *. It costs $ 20 per day. Double rooms with private garden, sitting area with table and outdoor kitchen. Birds are chirping, music is playing quietly, a fountain is bubbling - an island of tranquility in a noisy resort. Family rooms are two-room and occupy half of the second floor. There is such space, the wind is blowing, and what is the view of the jungle!
See how much it costs to stay in Bali in 2021 at different resorts:
| A type | Price per day | Example |
| Bed in a hostel in Kuta | from 4 $ | BB Hostels |
| Guesthouse by the beach in Kuta | from 8 $ | La Mulya Legian Hotel |
| Decent hotel in Ubud or Seminyak | from 12 $ | The Yogasari Seminyak |
| Hotel 2 * with pool in Canggu | from 15 $ | Wingsu Guest House |
| Hotel 3 * with breakfast and pool in Canggu | from 23 $ | Lemon Guest House |
| 5 * hotel with pool in Nusa Dua | from 50 $ | La Berceuse Resort and Villa |
Where to book:
- Booking.com is the most popular hotel search service with a huge selection.
- Roomguru - check current discounts and compare hotel prices in different booking systems.
- Airbnb.ru - renting rooms, apartments and villas from the owners at any price: from economy to real luxury.
Villas in Bali
Short term rent. There are many chic offers on Airbnb: eco-villas, domed houses, huts, cottages. How much is a house or villa in Bali in 2021? The price range is wide: a beautiful one-bedroom villa with a pool in Kuta can be found both for $ 40-50 per day, and for $ 150 and more - it all depends on the conditions, location and area. Apartments in Seminyak and Kuta - from $ 25.
The Marco Polo experience. For a holiday in Bali, be sure to rent a villa for an extraordinary experience. In Ubud, we lived in a traditional Balinese style Blue Lotus villa with two floors. Filmed for three for $ 60 per day. Complete privacy and silence behind a tall fence! Unforgettable days. There were minor inconveniences, but overall everything is fine.
Prices for villas in Bali in 2021:
| A type | Price per day | Example |
| Villa / bungalow in Ubud with pool | from 40 $ | Lembah sentosa |
| Villa 3 * with pool in Ubud | from 70 $ | Esthetiq Bali Villa |
| Villa 4 * with pool in Nusa Dua | from 72 $ | Royal Maharani Nusa Dua |
| Private pool villa | from 100 $ | Intimate Villa |
| Villa 5 * in Jimbaran | from 128 $ | Ahimsa Beach |
Long term rent. If you live in Bali on a budget, then you need about $ 300-400 per month. Want more amenities - from $ 500. It happens that utility bills, the Internet and other household items are added to the cost of housing. Look for housing on your own, without realtors. Just rent a hotel for a couple of days and walk around the resort - we've seen a lot of House for rent ads. The payment is usually immediately for the entire period or a deposit for 2-3 months.
Tips for those who are going to live in Bali:
- Book in advance to grab the tidbits!
- It is more convenient and profitable for a company or family to rent a house, villa or apartment than a hotel.
- Read the reviews carefully: is there internet, hot water, how often cleaning.
- If you are not used to the heat and humidity, choose an air-conditioned room. Especially between November and April.
- The included breakfast saves time.
Look: The best accommodation in Bali is beautiful villas and hotels.
How much does food cost in Bali in 2021
Food on the island is cheap. The most common dishes are fried rice (nasi goren) and fried noodles (mi goren), which cost about $ 1-1.5 in warungs. Soup - from about $ 1.3.
Seasonal fruits and vegetables are inexpensive, especially in the markets, but milk, cheese, alcohol and imported products are worth a lot. Learn everything-everything-everything about exotic fruits >>
How much money do you need for food in Bali? It took us $ 470 in a month. On average, we spent $ 13-16 per day for food for two.
How to save money? Eat in a café for locals - the interior is unassuming, but cheap and tasty. We don’t go to expensive restaurants in principle.
Helpful: Prices for food in Bali.
How much is a ticket to Bali
Prices are for high season.
A tour to Bali from Moscow in the summer of 2021 for two costs from 120 thousand rubles (Nusa Dua, 3-4 * hotel, 6-7 nights, breakfasts). Vouchers for two "all inclusive" for a week cost from 230 thousand rubles (Nusa Dua, 6 nights, 4-5 *, 1 line). Prices for holidays in Bali "all inclusive" in 2021 are 10 days much higher - from 290 thousand rubles.
A trip to Bali for two from St. Petersburg with "all inclusive" meals costs almost as much as from Moscow - from 250 thousand. Breakfast included - from 130 thousand rubles.
The most expensive tours to Bali are during Christmas and New Years, as well as in high season.
Last Minute Tours search on the services Level.Travel and Travelata - they will find the best deals among different tour operators. Want to save money? Check out our 7 rules for buying tours online.
Attractions and entertainment prices
When considering the cost of a holiday in Bali, include the costs of entertainment, excursions and attractions. We were unpleasantly surprised by the greed of the Balinese - almost all attractions are paid, even temples and rice terraces! In addition, they ask for money for parking 3000-5000 rupees.
Prices for attractions in Bali:
- Tanakh-Lot temple - 60 thousand rupees;
- monkey forest in Ubud - 80 thousand rupees;
- Sekumpul waterfall - 30 thousand rupees, but the locals demand up to 200 thousand for 3 waterfalls, a viewing point and a guide;
- water palace Tirta Ganga - 30 thousand rupees;
- lava fields - 20 thousand, but we slipped through for free once;
- Uluwatu temple - 30 thousand rupees, dancing - 110 thousand;
- Saraswati Temple in Ubud - free;
- Besakih temple at the foot of Agung - 60 thousand rupees (sarong and one-way transfer from the parking included);
- national dances in temples and palaces in Ubud - 80-100 thousand rupees;
- rice terraces Tegallalang - photos on a swing 10-50 thousand rupees, parking 10 thousand. They can extort donations and money just for a photo from the viewing room.
- waterbom Park in Kuta - 455 thousand rupees per day for adults for 1 day (327 thousand - for children under 11);
- climbing Mount Batur is free, but you need to hire a guide (about 400-500 thousand rupees).
What infuriated me most was that in Bali you had to pay for every step. Paid parking, observation ones too. For any slightest attraction you have to pay. Soon, even the rice fields in Ubud will be allowed for money!
The cost of excursions in Bali is different, depending on the specific company. As far as we know, the best prices and selection of excursions are on MyBaliTrips.com. Here are the most popular ones:
- Tickets to the Gili Islands - from $ 19
- Climbing volcano Batur - from $ 46
- Surfing in Bali - from $ 33
- Rafting in Bali - from $ 32
- Royal palaces - from $ 44
Find out about the best excursions in Bali.
Our friend took an individual car tour in English around Ubud for 8 hours for 500 thousand rupees. She liked it.
How much does surfing in Bali cost
If you have dreamed of learning surfing for a long time, then Bali is the most suitable option. There are many spots here, and most of the beaches are suitable for surfing, not for comfortable swimming. Schools are located in Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu, many Russian speakers. You can take both individual and group lessons. Tourists advise exactly Russian-language schools. Compare surf schools in Bali >>
One trial group lesson in Kuta - a three-hour lesson - costs approximately Rs 665,000 ($ 50) during high season. It is better to take packages of several lessons (2, 4 and 6 days - theory, practice on foam, then on waves) - they cost from $ 100 and more. During training, equipment, cream and clothing are usually included in the price. Individual lessons are more expensive - from about $ 100 per lesson, prices vary.
Independent rent of a board for 3-6 hours in high season - about 50-80 thousand rupees ($ 4-6), in the low - 30 thousand ($ 2.25). If you rent equipment for a longer period, you can get a discount.
There are simple cheap shops where you can get a massage from 50 thousand rupees, but no one guarantees you the quality. In more decent places, where the interior is more beautiful and, perhaps, the quality is better - a massage costs from 90 thousand rupees. Well, in expensive spas, services cost from 250 thousand rupees.
Taxi and motorcycle taxi. Taxi drivers in Bali are terribly annoying - on the main streets you will be offered a taxi or motorcycle taxi every few seconds. A trip around Ubud by car costs from 80 thousand rupees ($ 11) - so much was taken from us for 2-3 kilometers.
Take a taxi from the airport to the resorts, because buses are difficult. They don't go at night. Our trip to Ubud by taxi at night cost $ 28 there and $ 21 - back. Ordered at KiwiTaxi. Find out how to get from Bali airport.
Private traders shamelessly double their prices. Uber, BlueBird, Grab Taxi, Go Jek are significantly cheaper, sometimes twice as much - they need to be called in the application. Private traders hate these companies and are not allowed to enter the airport and Ubud.
