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Bali trip cost from the UK — prices in £
Updated October 2026 · £0.74 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Bali is about 84% cheaper than London. Here's what things cost in GBP, 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 London
| Item | Local | In GBP | vs London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | Rp 35,000 | £1.59 | 91% less |
| Street food1 item | Rp 20,000 | £0.91 | 91% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | Rp 175,000 | £7.94 | 79% less |
| Coffeeone cup | Rp 40,000 | £1.82 | 51% less |
| Beerone bottle | Rp 40,000 | £1.82 | 73% less |
| Bottled water | Rp 5,000 | £0.23 | 83% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | Rp 10,000 | £0.45 | 77% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | Rp 35,000 | £1.59 | 90% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | Rp 15,000 | £0.68 | 92% less |
| Transitone ride | Rp 4,000 | £0.18 | 90% less |
| Hotel night3-star | Rp 800,000 | £36 | 80% less |
| SIM card1 week data | Rp 150,000 | £6.81 | 32% less |
| Laundry | Rp 15,000 | £0.68 | 77% less |
| Massage1 hour | Rp 120,000 | £5.45 | 92% less |
| Half-day tourper person | Rp 500,000 | £23 | 55% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | Rp 75,000 | £3.4 | 89% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What £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 56,000£1.11–£2.54 | Rp 67,200+£3.05+ |
| Coffeeone cup | Rp 24,000–Rp 64,000£1.09–£2.91 | Rp 76,800+£3.49+ |
| Beerone bottle | Rp 24,000–Rp 68,000£1.09–£3.09 | Rp 81,600+£3.7+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | Rp 28,000–Rp 56,000£1.27–£2.54 | Rp 67,200+£3.05+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | Rp 10,500–Rp 27,000£0.48–£1.23 | Rp 32,400+£1.47+ |
| Massage1 hour | Rp 84,000–Rp 192,000£3.81–£8.72 | Rp 230,000+£10+ |
| Bottled water | Rp 3,500–Rp 10,000£0.16–£0.45 | Rp 12,000+£0.54+ |
| Half-day tourper person | Rp 350,000–Rp 800,000£16–£36 | Rp 960,000+£44+ |
- 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 GBP, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Bali cost from the UK?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Bali is about £58 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about £19 a day; comfortable travel is about £132. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly £407.
Is Bali cheaper than London?
For everyday things Bali is about 84% cheaper than London. 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 GBP?
A simple local meal is around Rp 35,000 (about £1.59); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around Rp 175,000 (about £7.94).
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 (£3.05) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.