5 reviews. 2. Re: Bali spending money - South African. 6 years ago. Save. Thanx for replying. Sorry about that - the spending money is about 35 000 000 indonesian rupiah. We have already paid for accomodation and flights seperate to those available funds. Overall, Thailand is cheaper than Bali. Thailand has a wider range of accommodation options to suit all types of budgets, and the local food and alcoholic drinks are surprisingly cheap in comparison. More recently, Bali is offering a wider choice of places to stay for all type of travelers and budgets. Check out these hostels in Bali for more Local food is very inexpensive, and a meal from a warung (Bali street food spots) will typically cost you no more than a dollar or two. Sate Ayam: Cheap street food in Bali If you’re craving Western food you can expect to pay more, with prices at Western restaurants usually starting at around $5. 7. Bai Yun. 673 reviews Open Now. Chinese, Asian $$$$ Menu. 29.3 mi. Nusa Dua. Overall a very hotpot experience with good selection of ingredients and The Best Hot Pot in Bali. 2023. Many suggest around $100 per day per couple. I budget differently to most, allowing a certain amount per day for food and drinks, depending on where we are staying. It also depends on whether you have breakfast included at your accommodation. Then budget for shopping, transfers,day trips, car rental etc. 3. How much money is enough for Bali trip? Total Cost Of Activities Activities in Bali can cost in the range of INR 10,000-15,000 per person. For a seven-day trip to Bali, you can expect to spend a total of INR 30,000 – 35,000 per person for local transport, food & drink, and activities. However, Bali uses the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) as its sole currency. Before visiting Bali, it’s best to do a quick study about the Indonesian currency. The Indonesian currency exchange rate is roughly 1 USD = 15,000 IDR and 1 AUD = 10,000 IDR. Indonesian prices will be listed in Rupiah, so for easy calculation, 2,000,000 IDR is around AUD 200. Even for longer distance journeys the fares are extremely fair, we recently paid RP180,000 (A$18) for a car trip from Uluwatu to Canggu! From Canggu to the airport, you can expect to pay around RP150,000 (A$15) with Grab/Gojek. There are also Bluebird taxi’s available in Bali, which we’ve found to be slightly more expensive than the ride Living in Bali is comparable to other hot spots in Southeast Asia. You can live a great comfortable life in Bali without spending too much. While you could easily live in Bali for about USD 300 per month if you live in a hostel, you can have your own place for about 1000-1500 per month. It depends on the destination chosen and your lifestyle. Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali. Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali. Jimbaran Bay Dinner Deal: $13 Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29 Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach all include: $30 xbupY.