30 January 2025·5 min read
Bali Daily Budget: How Much Does Bali Cost Per Day? (2025)
Bali costs $25–40/day on a budget, $70–120 mid-range, and $200+ for a luxury villa experience. Here's how to spend wisely.
Bali remains one of Asia's best-value destinations — a budget traveller can eat well, rent a scooter, and stay in a clean guesthouse for $25–35/day, while mid-range travellers get genuinely luxurious private pool villas for $150–250/night.
Bali Daily Budget Breakdown
Budget ($25–40/day)Guesthouse $10–18, warungs (local food) $2–5/meal, scooter rental $5–7/day
Mid-range ($70–120/day)Boutique hotel $40–80, restaurant meals $6–15, driver hire $40–60/day
Luxury ($200–500+/day)Private pool villa $150–400, fine dining $25–60pp, spa $30–80/session
Where Bali Is Exceptional Value
- •**Warungs (local restaurants)**: nasi goreng (fried rice) IDR 25,000–40,000 ($1.50–2.50), mie goreng IDR 20,000–35,000
- •**Scooter hire**: IDR 80,000–120,000/day ($5–7.50) — the best way to explore outside Seminyak
- •**Spa and massage**: 60-min traditional Balinese massage IDR 100,000–150,000 ($6–9) in Seminyak; IDR 50,000–80,000 in Ubud local spas
- •**Cooking classes**: IDR 350,000–600,000 ($22–38) including market tour and full meal
- •**Temple entrance fees**: IDR 20,000–50,000 ($1.25–3) at most temples; always carry a sarong or rent one for IDR 10,000–20,000
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Bali is introducing a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 ($10) per arrival from 2024 — paid online before landing at ngurahrai.bpd.id. This is separate from your visa. Failure to pay may cause delays at immigration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bali expensive in 2025?
Bali has increased in price since 2020 — accommodation in Seminyak and Canggu is pricier than before, and some tourist-area restaurants charge European prices. But local warungs, scooter travel, and inland areas (Ubud, Sidemen) remain excellent value.
Should I hire a private driver or rent a scooter in Bali?
Depends on where you're going. For day trips to temples, waterfalls, and mountain areas, a private driver ($40–60/day) is worth every cent — roads are challenging and parking is chaotic. For short local trips in flat areas, a scooter is great if you're comfortable riding one.
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