Planning a 7-day trip to Bali and wondering how much spending money you actually need?
The good news: Bali can fit many budgets — from backpacker-friendly to luxury escapes — as long as you plan your daily expenses wisely.
What Does a Week in Bali Usually Cost?
Bali is famous for its flexibility. In one day, you can enjoy a $2 street meal or a $50 beachfront dinner — it all depends on your travel style.
Based on real traveler experiences, here’s a realistic breakdown of spending money for 7 days in Bali (excluding flights & accommodation):
💸 Average Daily Spending in Bali
🥗 Food & Drinks
- Local meals & warungs: USD 5–10/day
- Cafés & restaurants: USD 15–30/day
👉 Average food budget: USD 20/day
🚕 Transportation
- Scooter rental: USD 5–8/day
- Grab / Gojek / taxi: USD 5–15/day
👉 Average transport budget: USD 10/day
🎟️ Activities & Entrance Fees
- Temples & attractions: USD 1–5 each
- Tours (waterfalls, rice terraces, snorkeling): USD 20–40 (not daily)
👉 Average activities budget: USD 10–20/day
🛍️ Shopping & Extras
- Souvenirs, massages, beach clubs, coffee: USD 5–20/day
📊 Total Spending Money for 7 Days in Bali
💼 Budget Traveler
USD 300–400 per week
🌴 Mid-Range Traveler (Most Popular)
USD 500–700 per week
✨ Comfortable / Leisure Traveler
USD 800–1,000+ per week
💡 Sweet spot for most travelers:
👉 USD 600–700 for a relaxed, enjoyable week in Bali.
💱 Currency Tip: Exchange Smart in Bali
Indonesia uses Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
You’ll usually get better exchange rates in Bali than abroad — especially at licensed money changers.
✔️ Bring clean USD, AUD, or EUR notes
✔️ Exchange small amounts at the airport
✔️ Exchange the rest in Bali at trusted, licensed exchangers
Conclusion
So, how much spending money for Bali for a week?
👉 USD 500–700 is ideal for most travelers.
That means great food, smooth transport, fun activities, and still room for souvenirs.
Bali doesn’t have to be expensive — it just has to be planned smartly. 🌴✨