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Bali trip cost from the US — prices in $
Updated October 2026For everyday spending, Bali is about 85% cheaper than New York. Here's what things cost in USD, 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 New York
| Item | Local | In USD | vs New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | Rp 35,000 | $2.15 | 89% less |
| Street food1 item | Rp 20,000 | $1.23 | 88% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | Rp 175,000 | $11 | 80% less |
| Coffeeone cup | Rp 40,000 | $2.45 | 59% less |
| Beerone bottle | Rp 40,000 | $2.45 | 73% less |
| Bottled water | Rp 5,000 | $0.31 | 85% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | Rp 10,000 | $0.61 | 80% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | Rp 35,000 | $2.15 | 91% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | Rp 15,000 | $0.92 | 93% less |
| Transitone ride | Rp 4,000 | $0.25 | 92% less |
| Hotel night3-star | Rp 800,000 | $49 | 82% less |
| SIM card1 week data | Rp 150,000 | $9.2 | 69% less |
| Laundry | Rp 15,000 | $0.92 | 80% less |
| Massage1 hour | Rp 120,000 | $7.36 | 93% less |
| Half-day tourper person | Rp 500,000 | $31 | 62% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | Rp 75,000 | $4.6 | 85% 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$1.5–$3.44 | Rp 67,200+$4.12+ |
| Coffeeone cup | Rp 24,000–Rp 64,000$1.47–$3.93 | Rp 76,800+$4.71+ |
| Beerone bottle | Rp 24,000–Rp 68,000$1.47–$4.17 | Rp 81,600+$5.01+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | Rp 28,000–Rp 56,000$1.72–$3.44 | Rp 67,200+$4.12+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | Rp 10,500–Rp 27,000$0.64–$1.66 | Rp 32,400+$1.99+ |
| Massage1 hour | Rp 84,000–Rp 192,000$5.15–$12 | Rp 230,000+$14+ |
| Bottled water | Rp 3,500–Rp 10,000$0.21–$0.61 | Rp 12,000+$0.74+ |
| Half-day tourper person | Rp 350,000–Rp 800,000$21–$49 | Rp 960,000+$59+ |
- 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 USD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Bali cost from the US?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Bali is about $79 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about $25 a day; comfortable travel is about $179. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly $550.
Is Bali cheaper than New York?
For everyday things Bali is about 85% cheaper than New York. 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 USD?
A simple local meal is around Rp 35,000 (about $2.15); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around Rp 175,000 (about $11).
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 ($4.12) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.