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🇮🇩Cost of Living in Bali

Indonesia · Population: 4,300,000 · Cost Index: 30/100

Cost of Living in Bali

Indonesia · Asia

Bali is Indonesia's most famous island, renowned for its terraced rice paddies, Hindu temples, surf beaches, and thriving digital nomad community. It offers an affordable tropical lifestyle with a wide range of accommodation and dining options.

4,300,000

Population

30

Cost Index

62

Safety Index

58

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $1,200 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $542.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$450.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$250.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$950.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$520.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $4.04
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.50
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$20.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.60
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.20
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.50
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.80
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.00

Transportation

Avg: $3.37
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$15.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.30
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.40
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.30
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.85

Utilities

Avg: $33.67
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$70.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$6.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$25.00

Healthcare

Avg: $13.33
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$15.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$20.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$5.00

Entertainment

Avg: $11.13
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$35.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.50
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$3.00

Clothing

Avg: $41.00
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$38.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$20.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$65.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
IDR
Language
Indonesian
Cost Index
30/100
Safety Index
62/100
Quality of Life
58/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.