Island, Indonesia
Cost of living in Bali
How much a month costs in Bali
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,400–2,240 (Rp25M–40M).
Prices in Bali
Typical 2026 ranges in IDR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | IDR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Rp9M–20M | $503–1,120 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Rp5M–12M | $280–671 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rp100,000–250,000 | $5.6–14.0 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rp500,000–1.5M | $28–84 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rp25,000–50,000 | $1.4–2.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rp100,000–250,000 | $5.6–14.0 |
| Cappuccino | Rp35,000–65,000 | $2.0–3.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rp40,000–80,000 | $2.2–4.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Rp40,000–90,000 | $2.2–5.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | Rp150,000–300,000 | $8.4–16.8 |
| Gym membership (month) | Rp400,000–1M | $22–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rp100,000–250,000 | $5.6–14.0 |
Value for money: 44/100
A value score of 44/100 means Bali gives more quality of life per dollar than 43% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 60/100. It's the 28th most affordable of 30 places we cover in Indonesia.
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Cost of living across Indonesia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bukit Lawang | $447–671 | 98/100 |
| Lake Toba | $447–727 | 96/100 |
| Mount Bromo | $503–783 | 96/100 |
| Malang | $503–783 | 97/100 |
| Tana Toraja | $503–783 | 95/100 |
| Medan | $559–895 | 88/100 |
| Yogyakarta | $559–1,010 | 94/100 |
| Bandung | $615–951 | 87/100 |
| Kuta Lombok | $615–951 | 93/100 |
| Amed | $615–951 | 94/100 |
| Batam | $615–951 | 88/100 |
| Surabaya | $615–951 | 89/100 |
| Manado | $615–951 | 94/100 |
| Bintan | $671–1,120 | 84/100 |
| Nusa Lembongan | $727–1,120 | 90/100 |
| Lombok | $727–1,230 | 86/100 |
| Nusa Penida | $783–1,340 | 82/100 |
| Labuan Bajo | $839–1,450 | 76/100 |
| Gili Islands | $895–1,570 | 73/100 |
| Kuta | $951–1,570 | 64/100 |
| Jakarta | $1,010–1,680 | 44/100 |
| Jimbaran | $1,010–1,680 | 69/100 |
| Ubud | $1,120–1,790 | 65/100 |
| Sanur | $1,120–1,790 | 63/100 |
| Uluwatu | $1,340–2,120 | 48/100 |
| Raja Ampat | $1,230–2,240 | 35/100 |
| Nusa Dua | $1,340–2,240 | 59/100 |
| Bali | $1,400–2,240 | 44/100 |
| Canggu | $1,450–2,350 | 44/100 |
| Seminyak | $1,570–2,520 | 36/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Bali
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bali?
About $671–1,010 on a lean budget, $1,400–2,240 for a comfortable month and $3,360–6,710 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Bali?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rp9M–20M ($503–1,120) a month in the center and Rp5M–12M ($280–671) outside it.
How much does food cost in Bali?
A local meal is Rp25,000–50,000 ($1.4–2.8); a mid-range restaurant is Rp100,000–250,000 ($5.6–14.0) per person.
Is Indonesia expensive?
Prices in Indonesia are about 29% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- Love Bali tourist levy
- Ngurah Rai Airport
- BIMC Hospital
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.