Islands in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Cost of living in Gili Islands
How much a month costs in Gili Islands
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $895–1,570 (Rp16M–28M).
Prices in Gili Islands
Typical 2026 ranges in IDR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | IDR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 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 | Rp30,000–60,000 | $1.7–3.4 |
| 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 | Rp45,000–80,000 | $2.5–4.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rp100,000–250,000 | $5.6–14.0 |
Value for money: 73/100
A value score of 73/100 means Gili Islands gives more quality of life per dollar than 72% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 59/100. It's the 19th 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 Gili Islands
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 Gili Islands?
About $447–671 on a lean budget, $895–1,570 for a comfortable month and $2,240–4,470 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Gili Islands?
A local meal is Rp30,000–60,000 ($1.7–3.4); 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)
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.