Travel budget and cost of living in Denpasar (Bali) how much does a trip cost?

Denpasar travel budget

Denpasar: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Denpasar

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Denpasar for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Denpasar compared to Bali in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Denpasar in 2021 is 57% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Denpasar in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Denpasar by expense type

Restaurant budget in Denpasar

Lunch

$ 1.6/person
($ 1.1 to $ 4.1)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 6.1/person
($ 4.7 to $ 14)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30

McDonald's meal

$ 3.6/person
($ 2.9 to $ 4.1)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 2.7)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.1)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 2.7)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Denpasar

1-star hotel

$ 15/night
($ 9.6 to $ 22)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 18/night
($ 12 to $ 26)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 48/night
($ 18 to $ 97)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 58 to $ 171)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 267/night
($ 128 to $ 452)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 15/month
($ 9.6 to $ 22)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 116/month
($ 39 to $ 236)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 73/month
($ 23 to $ 167)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 23/month
($ 15 to $ 36)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 149/month
($ 78 to $ 248)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Denpasar

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Eggs

$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 10.4/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 24)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 3.6/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 3.8)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9

Apples

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.8)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Tomatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 0.8/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 9.3/kg
($ 6.8 to $ 12)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Denpasar

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 11/month
( $ 11)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.5/km
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 36/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 165)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Denpasar

Electricity, water...

$ 94/month
($ 69 to $ 136)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 29/month
($ 22 to $ 35)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 218/month
($ 170 to $ 305)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1333

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 151/month
($ 102 to $ 271)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1075

Flat (centre)

$ 372/month
($ 237 to $ 474)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2141

Flat (suburbs)

$ 278/month
($ 170 to $ 811)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1714

Gym

$ 32/month
($ 10.2 to $ 69)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 106/month
($ 69 to $ 170)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 931

Private primary school

$ 7897/yr
($ 3713 to $ 16198)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15741

Leisure activity budget in Denpasar

Cinema

$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2 to $ 5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 5.9/hr
($ 3.3 to $ 6.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Denpasar

Cigarettes

$ 1.4/pack
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 38
($ 21 to $ 61)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 23
($ 14 to $ 32)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 58
($ 32 to $ 102)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 77

Leather shoes

$ 47
($ 21 to $ 102)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 96

Plane ticket budget

London → Bali

$ 854
(fair price: $ 772)

Manchester → Bali

$ 907
(fair price: $ 821)

New York City → Bali

$ 1001
(fair price: $ 864)

Los Angeles → Bali

$ 929
(fair price: $ 813)

Sydney → Bali

$ 748
(fair price: $ 591)

London → Java (Jakarta)

$ 825
(fair price: $ 695)

Dublin → Bali

$ 934
(fair price: $ 852)

Melbourne → Bali

$ 728
(fair price: $ 605)

Perth → Bali

$ 900
(fair price: $ 747)

Edinburgh → Bali

$ 977
(fair price: $ 876)

Toronto (Ontario) → Bali

$ 1262
(fair price: $ 1041)

Auckland → Bali

$ 835
(fair price: $ 666)

Los Angeles → Java (Jakarta)

$ 937
(fair price: $ 694)

Manchester → Java (Jakarta)

$ 930
(fair price: $ 751)

New York City → Java (Jakarta)

$ 1085
(fair price: $ 795)

Montreal → Bali

$ 1513
(fair price: $ 1298)

Toronto (Ontario) → Java (Jakarta)

$ 1562
(fair price: $ 1062)

Edinburgh → Java (Jakarta)

$ 1019
(fair price: $ 821)

Dublin → Java (Jakarta)

$ 973
(fair price: $ 831)

Sydney → Java (Jakarta)

$ 733
(fair price: $ 551)

London → Sumatra (Medan)

$ 918
(fair price: $ 811)

Sydney → Sumatra (Medan)

$ 623
(fair price: $ 529)

Auckland → Java (Jakarta)

$ 885
(fair price: $ 705)

Melbourne → Java (Jakarta)

$ 664
(fair price: $ 524)

Montreal → Java (Jakarta)

$ 1457
(fair price: $ 1203)

Melbourne → Sumatra (Medan)

$ 542
(fair price: $ 458)

Perth → Java (Jakarta)

$ 584
(fair price: $ 441)

Perth → Sumatra (Medan)

$ 453
(fair price: $ 394)

Sydney → Sulawesi (Makassar)

$ 720
(fair price: $ 628)

Melbourne → Sulawesi (Makassar)

$ 667
(fair price: $ 582)

New York City → Sulawesi (Makassar)

$ 1401
(fair price: $ 1289)

Los Angeles → Sulawesi (Makassar)

$ 1403
(fair price: $ 1310)

London → Sulawesi (Makassar)

$ 1119
(fair price: $ 1001)

Auckland → Sumatra (Medan)

$ 948
(fair price: $ 858)

Manchester → Sumatra (Medan)

$ 991
(fair price: $ 886)

Perth → Sulawesi (Makassar)

$ 598
(fair price: $ 530)