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Bali trip cost from Australia — prices in A$
Updated October 2026 · A$1.5 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Bali is about 77% cheaper than Sydney. Here's what things cost in AUD, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Bali vs Sydney
| Item | Local | In AUD | vs Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | Rp 35,000 | A$3.22 | 84% less |
| Street food1 item | Rp 20,000 | A$1.84 | 87% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | Rp 175,000 | A$16 | 73% less |
| Coffeeone cup | Rp 40,000 | A$3.68 | 33% less |
| Beerone bottle | Rp 40,000 | A$3.68 | 69% less |
| Bottled water | Rp 5,000 | A$0.46 | 87% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | Rp 10,000 | A$0.92 | 80% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | Rp 35,000 | A$3.22 | 83% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | Rp 15,000 | A$1.38 | 88% less |
| Transitone ride | Rp 4,000 | A$0.37 | 89% less |
| Hotel night3-star | Rp 800,000 | A$74 | 67% less |
| SIM card1 week data | Rp 150,000 | A$14 | 54% less |
| Laundry | Rp 15,000 | A$1.38 | 82% less |
| Massage1 hour | Rp 120,000 | A$11 | 88% less |
| Half-day tourper person | Rp 500,000 | A$46 | 54% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | Rp 75,000 | A$6.9 | 85% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What A$100 gets you in Bali
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | Rp 24,500–Rp 56,000A$2.25–A$5.15 | Rp 67,200+A$6.18+ |
| Coffeeone cup | Rp 24,000–Rp 64,000A$2.21–A$5.89 | Rp 76,800+A$7.07+ |
| Beerone bottle | Rp 24,000–Rp 68,000A$2.21–A$6.26 | Rp 81,600+A$7.51+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | Rp 28,000–Rp 56,000A$2.58–A$5.15 | Rp 67,200+A$6.18+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | Rp 10,500–Rp 27,000A$0.97–A$2.48 | Rp 32,400+A$2.98+ |
| Massage1 hour | Rp 84,000–Rp 192,000A$7.73–A$18 | Rp 230,000+A$21+ |
| Bottled water | Rp 3,500–Rp 10,000A$0.32–A$0.92 | Rp 12,000+A$1.1+ |
| Half-day tourper person | Rp 350,000–Rp 800,000A$32–A$74 | Rp 960,000+A$88+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in AUD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Bali cost from Australia?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Bali is about A$118 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about A$38 a day; comfortable travel is about A$268. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly A$825.
Is Bali cheaper than Sydney?
For everyday things Bali is about 77% cheaper than Sydney. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Bali in AUD?
A simple local meal is around Rp 35,000 (about A$3.22); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around Rp 175,000 (about A$16).
What price is a rip-off in Bali?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above Rp 67,200 (A$6.18) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.