Planning a Bali trip? 🌴
Before booking cafés, beach clubs, and activities, you’re probably wondering:
💭 How much money do I need per day in Bali?
The answer depends on your travel style — but here’s a clear breakdown so you can budget confidently.
After visiting Bali multiple times — from Canggu cafés to Ubud rice fields and Seminyak beach clubs — I learned that daily costs can vary a lot. One day you might spend Rp150,000 on local meals… and another day Rp1,000,000 on cocktails and a pool bed at a beach club. 😄
But with enough trips, patterns begin to emerge — and now I can confidently break down exactly how much you need per day, based on realistic and updated 2025 prices.
✅ 1️⃣ Daily Budget Breakdown (2025)
Here’s what most travelers spend per day in Bali:
🏝️ Budget Traveler
Rp400,000 – Rp700,000/day
($25 – $45 USD)
Includes:
- Warung meals
- Hostel/guesthouse
- Scooter rental
- Simple activities
🌴 Mid-Range Traveler (Most Popular)
Rp900,000 – Rp1,600,000/day
($55 – $100 USD)
Includes:
- Hotel or villa
- Mix of warung + cafés
- Transportation
- Occasional attractions
💼 Luxury Traveler
Rp2,000,000 – Rp3,500,000+/day
($130 – $220+ USD)
Includes:
- Private villa
- Beach clubs
- Fine dining
- Personal driver
- Premium spa
✅ 2️⃣ Sample Daily Costs in Bali
| Item | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Local meal (warung) | Rp20,000–Rp40,000 |
| Café meal | Rp70,000–Rp140,000 |
| Beach club drink | Rp130,000–Rp200,000 |
| Daybed minimum spend | Rp600,000–Rp1,500,000 |
| Scooter rental | Rp70,000–Rp100,000/day |
| Driver hire | Rp600,000–Rp800,000/day |
| Coffee | Rp25,000–Rp45,000 |
| Massage | Rp120,000–Rp250,000 |
With this, you can easily mix & match based on your travel style.
✅ 3️⃣ How Much Cash Should You Carry Daily?
Recommended:
💵 Rp300,000 – Rp600,000 in cash, rest on card.
Small shops, markets, and parking only accept cash.
✅ 4️⃣ Where to Exchange Money Safely in Bali
Always exchange at licensed, Bank Indonesia-regulated money changers.
The safest and most trusted option:
⭐ Best Money Changer Bali (BMC)
- PT-registered
- Transparent rates
- No hidden fees
- Counting machines & CCTV
- International traveler-friendly
📍 6 branches: Airport, Seminyak, Canggu, Legian, Sanur, Tuban
🕖 Open: 07.00–23.00
☎️ +62 851-6706-3510
Exchange a little at the airport → exchange the rest at BMC for the best rates.
So, how much money per day in Bali?
➡️ Budget: Rp400k–700k
➡️ Mid-range: Rp900k–1.6M
➡️ Luxury: Rp2M–3.5M+
Plan your budget, exchange safely, and enjoy Bali without stress. 🌅💸
📍 Best Money Changer Bali — 6 branches islandwide
🕖 07.00–23.00 daily