Accounts vary dramatically. Is Bali really cheap? Or really expensive?
The truth lies somewhere in the middle. You can visit Bali for cheap and still be comfortable, or if you have a higher budget, you can live like a king.
Today Heather joins me to discuss what we’ve noticed about the average prices of accommodations, food, activities and more in Bali.
Bali can be done in any way you please, but it is true, Bali really can be that cheap.
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In This Episode:
- 07:30 The types and prices of accommodations available.
- 13:47 Eating and drinking.
- 15:30 Bali compared to Thailand.
- 18:12 The price of transportation around the island.
- 19:32 Shopping & haggling in Bali.
- 24:00 Activities & renting a driver.
- 25:29 Getting to the Gili Islands.
- 27:33 The price of SCUBA certification.
- and much more!
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Hey Travis,
Have a friend who is heading to Ubud shortly and needs a good connection how was the connection at Hubud? Twas shocking when I was there in May :/
@Job- I just went there last night and the connection was fast enough to hold a Skype call for an hour while recording a podcast. I liked the place, but I was a bit perturbed at the price. Seems steep, but the place is usually packed, so I guess they know what they are doing. Still, I paid $10 an hour just to use a Skype room, and they have no hourly passes just for regular access. You have to buy a $20 day pass, which is absurd.
Again, I like the idea, I think it’s a cool place, but I do think they are price gouging just a bit since they are the only game in town. When you get a killer meal for $2 and you have to pay 10x that for a day pass to a co-working space? Something doesn’t add up.
Cheers Travis, agree with you on the price. No Punspace that is for sure.
Since you guys are on such a fascinating island, I have a lot of thoughts about this podcast. I’m from San Jose, CA, and I found SFO to Bali for $600 last week. Unfortunately, I don’t have the free time to take advantage of the fare. I think United has flight deals from several cities in the US to Bali for early 2015.
One idea I have is that if you are in a foreign country, have a local participate in the podcast. You can ask him or her about what it’s like to live there. Going off of this, if you know anyone in the US who’s from a foreign country, maybe have your friend come on the podcast sometime and talk about his or her homeland.
Also, I have some concerns about traveling to Bali. First, I read somewhere that 80% of foreign tourists to Indonesia visit Bali. Has that watered down the culture, or has the community been able to preserve their way of life? Because of that, I’m thinking about visiting a different region instead, such as Kalimantan or the Maluku Islands.
In addition, there are many active volcanoes in Indonesia, which is especially scary after that surprise Mt. Ontake eruption. So, I’ve been trying to find some non-volcanic areas such as Kalimantan, West Timor, Seram, and most of Sulawesi. If I were to visit Gunung Agung in Bali, or Mt. Kerinci in Sumatra, what are some precautions to take? Is it safe at all?
Another thought I have: check out http://www.east-indonesia.info/
@bmau09- Yeah, there are some awesome deals to Bali right now. I’m trying to get my friends to act on them!
As far as the interviewing locals idea, that’s brilliant, and something I definitely will try to start doing.
I don’t think Bali is toooooo watered down, but it certainly is compared to the rest of Indonesia. I’ve never been to any other parts of Indonesia, but this is based on what others tell me. That being said, if you get outside of the main touristy areas, much of Bali is still very “pure.”
I’ve never taken any precautions with the volcanoes. Not sure if that’s stupidity or not, but I think you’ll be ok.
And lastly, that is a great site. Someone else has recommended it to me before as well.