Indonesia Travel Costs: Full Budget Breakdown for 2026

Indonesia is genuinely affordable by international standards, but costs vary enormously between a backpacker dorm in Yogyakarta and a cliffside villa in Uluwatu. This breakdown covers every major expense category with real figures so you can plan an accurate budget before you leave.

All prices are approximate as of 2026 and quoted in IDR or USD where most natural. Exchange rates fluctuate — use the USD figures as a benchmark.

Accommodation Costs

Type	Cost per Night	Example
Hostel dorm bed	IDR 80,000–150,000	Puri Garden Hostel, Ubud
Budget private room (fan)	IDR 150,000–250,000	Guesthouses in Yogyakarta or Kuta Lombok
Budget private room (AC, en suite)	IDR 250,000–400,000	Mid-range guesthouses across Java and Bali
Mid-range hotel	IDR 500,000–1,200,000 (USD 30–75)	3-star hotels in Seminyak, Sanur
Boutique villa or resort	USD 80–180	Small villas in Ubud or north Lombok
Luxury resort / overwater	USD 200–600+	Hanging Gardens of Bali, The Layar Seminyak

Bali commands a premium of 30–60% over Lombok, Yogyakarta, or Flores for equivalent quality. Outside July–August peak season, rates drop noticeably.

Food and Drink Costs

Street food and warungs (local family eateries) are where budget travellers eat most of their meals:

• Nasi goreng or mie goreng at a warung: IDR 15,000–30,000
• Nasi Padang with rice, protein, and two sides: IDR 25,000–50,000
• Fresh fruit juice (jus alpukat, jus jeruk): IDR 15,000–25,000
• Es teh manis (iced sweet tea): IDR 5,000–10,000
• Bintang beer from a minimarket: IDR 20,000–25,000

Mid-range restaurants (sit-down, menus in English, tourist areas):

• Main course at a Ubud café: IDR 60,000–150,000
• Bali pizza or pasta at a Seminyak restaurant: IDR 80,000–180,000
• Bintang beer at a restaurant or beach bar: IDR 40,000–80,000
• Fresh coffee at a specialty café (Jogja or Bandung): IDR 30,000–60,000

Fine dining (Locavore Ubud, Merah Putih Seminyak, Apéritif Ubud):

• 3-course dinner: IDR 400,000–900,000 per person
• Tasting menu with wine pairing: IDR 1,200,000–2,500,000 per person

A backpacker eating exclusively at warungs can feed themselves for IDR 80,000–120,000 per day (approximately USD 5–7.50). A mid-range budget of IDR 250,000–400,000 per day covers solid sit-down meals plus drinks.

Transport Costs

Domestic Flights

Indonesia’s domestic aviation market is competitive. Sample one-way fares booked 2–3 weeks ahead (as of 2026):

• Bali (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ): IDR 400,000–900,000 (Lion Air, Citilink)
• Jakarta (CGK) to Bali (DPS): IDR 350,000–700,000
• Bali to Lombok (LOP): IDR 250,000–500,000 (35-minute flight)
• Jakarta to Manado (MDC): IDR 800,000–1,500,000
• Jakarta to Jayapura (via Makassar): IDR 1,500,000–3,000,000

Budget airlines Lion Air, Batik Air, Citilink, and Pelita Air cover most routes. Check bags cost an additional IDR 100,000–200,000 per leg.

Fast Boats and Ferries

• Bali (Padangbai) to Lombok (Teluk Nare): IDR 150,000–300,000 by public ferry (5–6 hours) or IDR 250,000–450,000 by fast boat (2–2.5 hours)
• Bali (Serangan) to Nusa Penida: IDR 75,000–100,000 one-way by fast boat (45 minutes)
• Bali to Gili Trawangan: IDR 350,000–550,000 one-way (fast boat, approximately 2 hours)
• Labuan Bajo to Komodo or Rinca Island: IDR 250,000–500,000 per person on a shared day tour boat; private charter from IDR 1,500,000

Land Transport

• Grab GoCar (ride-hailing) in Bali city centre: IDR 30,000–70,000 for most trips
• Blue Bird metered taxi in Jakarta: IDR 10,000 flag fall + IDR 5,500 per km
• KRL Commuter Line in Greater Jakarta: IDR 3,000–5,000 per journey
• KAI intercity train Jakarta–Yogyakarta (economy class): IDR 350,000–600,000
• Night bus Yogyakarta–Surabaya: IDR 120,000–180,000
• Scooter rental per day: IDR 70,000–120,000

Activity and Entrance Fees

Activity	Cost
Borobudur (Magelang, Java)	IDR 750,000 for foreign tourists (as of 2026)
Prambanan Temple complex	IDR 350,000
Komodo National Park entrance + guide	IDR 500,000–800,000 per person
Komodo 1-day boat tour from Labuan Bajo	IDR 350,000–600,000 per person (shared)
Komodo liveaboard (3 nights)	USD 350–900 per person
Bali cooking class (Ubud)	IDR 350,000–600,000
Tegallalang rice terrace entrance	IDR 15,000–20,000 + swing/photo spots IDR 50,000–100,000
Mount Bromo sunrise jeep tour	IDR 400,000–700,000 per person from Probolinggo
Ijen Crater trekking (entry + guide)	IDR 300,000–500,000
PADI Open Water diving course (Bali, Gili)	USD 300–450
Fun dive (1 dive, Tulamben or Amed)	USD 25–40 including equipment
White-water rafting, Ayung River Bali	IDR 350,000–500,000
Waterbom Bali waterpark	IDR 500,000 as of 2026

Visas

Most nationalities entering Indonesia receive a Visa on Arrival (VoA) at Ngurah Rai (Bali), Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta), and other major entry points:

• Single-entry VoA (30 days): USD 35 as of 2026
• Extendable once at an immigration office for an additional 30 days: USD 35

Certain nationalities receive a Visa-Free Entry for 30 days — check with the Indonesian consulate or embassy for your passport before departure, as the list changes. Australia, the UK, the US, and most EU countries qualify for VoA; some eligible for free entry.

Verify current visa requirements at imigrasi.go.id before booking — rules have changed repeatedly in recent years.

SIM Cards

Indonesia has excellent mobile coverage on the main islands through Telkomsel (best rural coverage), XL Axiata, and Indosat. All can be purchased at the airport arrivals hall, minimarkets, or dedicated phone shops:

• Telkomsel Tourist SIM (30GB data, 30 days): approximately IDR 80,000–130,000
• Top-up data packs: IDR 10,000–50,000 for additional data

Register with your passport — Indonesian SIM activation requires ID registration since 2018.

Monthly Budget Summary

Budget Level	Daily Target	2-Week Total (Bali + Java)
Backpacker	USD 25	~USD 350
Mid-range	USD 60	~USD 840
Comfortable	USD 130	~USD 1,820
Luxury	USD 300+	~USD 4,200+

These totals include accommodation, food, local transport, and a reasonable mix of activities. International flights are excluded. Peak season (July–August, Christmas–New Year) adds 20–35% to accommodation costs.

Where Costs Are Highest

Bali’s Seminyak, Canggu, and Ubud tourist strips are the most expensive zones in Indonesia for tourists. A beachfront dinner for two in Seminyak can cost IDR 600,000–1,200,000; the same meal in Yogyakarta costs IDR 150,000–300,000. Labuan Bajo (Flores) has become significantly more expensive since gaining international cruise traffic — expect Bali-level restaurant prices.

The cheapest regions for extended stays are: inland Java (Yogyakarta, Solo, Malang), Lombok outside the Gili Islands, Sulawesi (Makassar, Toraja), and Kalimantan.