Indonesia budget 2026: how much does a trip cost per day

Indonesia budget 2026: how much does a trip cost per day

Indonesia, despite a long flight from Europe, remains an accessible destination with a daily budget ranging from 30 € backpacker style to over 270 € high-end. Here’s the item-by-item breakdown to build a realistic budget, particularly for Bali.

Three travel styles, three budgets

Backpacker (30-50 €/day)

Hostels or simple small hotels (10-30 €/night), warungs as the default (9 €/day), a rented scooter or local transport (9 €/day), free or low-cost activities (public beaches, walking, temples). This style suits Bali as well as the rest of the archipelago.

Comfort (100-200 €/day)

Mid-range villas or 3-4 star hotels (40-150 €/night), a mix of warungs and tourist restaurants (20-40 €/day), a few trips by scooter or chauffeured car, occasional organized activities (boat excursion, surf lesson, temple visit). The most common style for a first trip to Bali.

High-end (270 €+/day)

Luxury villas with a private pool or 5-star resorts (200 €+/night), fine-dining restaurants, private guide and exclusive excursions (Raja Ampat diving, private cruise to the Gili Islands). Indonesia stays competitive even at this tier compared to other premium Southeast Asian destinations.

Breakdown by spending category

Accommodation

The private villa, often with a pool, remains Bali’s most characteristic accommodation. It ranges from 40 € to over 200 € a night depending on the tier and location (Seminyak, Canggu and Uluwatu running higher than Ubud or less central areas). A hostel costs 10-30 €/night.

Food

The warung, a small local restaurant, offers exceptional value for money: a meal usually costs 2 to 5 €. A meal at a tourist restaurant or villa runs 10-20 €, and a fine-dining meal at a high-end establishment can reach 30-50 €.

Transport

Renting a scooter, the most commonly used mode of transport for travelers in Bali, usually costs 4-8 € per day, fuel not included. A chauffeured car for a full day’s excursion runs around 25-40 €. Domestic flights between Bali, Jakarta and Lombok stay affordable if booked ahead.

Activities

Temple visits often stay at a moderate price (1-3 €). A boat excursion to the Gili Islands or Nusa Penida costs 15-40 €, a surf session with lessons 15-25 €. Snorkeling or diving in Raja Ampat, a high-end experience, can run 100-200 € per outing.

Bali’s tourist tax

Since February 14, 2024, every international visitor arriving in Bali must pay a tourist tax of 150,000 IDR (about 7 to 9 €) per person, including children, still in effect at the same amount in 2026. This tax funds environmental initiatives, cultural preservation and local infrastructure. It’s separate from the e-VOA fee (500,000 IDR), which is added separately.

The typical 2-week budget

For a 2-week circuit centered on Bali (Seminyak, Ubud, Uluwatu, a Gili Islands excursion), excluding the international flight:

• Backpacker: roughly 420-700 €
• Comfort: roughly 1,400-2,800 €
• High-end: 3,780 € and up

Add to these amounts a round-trip Paris-Bali flight (generally 495 to 1,200 € depending on the season), the e-VOA (500,000 IDR) and Bali’s tourist tax (150,000 IDR).

Other practical info Indonesia

• Visa: e-VOA mandatory, 500,000 IDR
• Currency (Rupiah): cash, cards and exchange scams
• Airports: Bali, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Lombok
• Safety: snatch theft, tainted alcohol

Page written by Marie L., Southeast Asia specialist, editor-in-chief of L’Heure du Voyage. 12 years of experience, regular stays in Indonesia since 2017. Updated: August 5, 2026. Verified by 2 experts.