How much does a trip to Indonesia cost per day?

Daily costs vary considerably by location and travel style. A backpacker budget runs approximately USD 25 per day, covering a dorm bed (IDR 80,000–150,000), warung meals (IDR 15,000–35,000 per dish), and local transport. A mid-range traveller spending on private rooms and restaurant meals should budget around USD 60 per day. Comfortable travel — boutique hotels, guided tours, and domestic flights — runs USD 130+ per day.

How much does accommodation cost in Bali?

Bali accommodation spans a huge range. A hostel dorm bed costs IDR 80,000–150,000 per night; a budget private room with air-con costs IDR 250,000–400,000; mid-range hotels in Seminyak or Sanur run IDR 500,000–1,200,000 (USD 30–75). Boutique villas in Ubud start around USD 80–180, while luxury resorts charge USD 200–600 per night. Rates are 20–35% higher in July–August and Christmas–New Year.

How much does a visa cost for Indonesia?

A Visa on Arrival (VoA) for 30 days costs USD 35 as of 2026 and is extendable once at an immigration office for a further 30 days at the same cost. Some nationalities qualify for Visa-Free Entry. Verify current requirements at imigrasi.go.id before booking — eligibility rules have changed several times in recent years.

What do entry fees cost at major Indonesian attractions?

Borobudur temple costs IDR 750,000 for foreign tourists as of 2026. Prambanan is IDR 350,000. Komodo National Park entrance and guide run IDR 500,000–800,000 per person. A fun dive at Tulamben or Amed in Bali costs approximately USD 25–40 including equipment. A Bali cooking class in Ubud runs IDR 350,000–600,000.

Is Bali or Java cheaper to travel in?

Java is consistently cheaper. A comparable hotel room in Yogyakarta costs 30–60% less than in Bali. Food in Yogyakarta — a full nasi Padang meal with rice and sides — runs IDR 25,000–50,000 versus IDR 80,000–200,000 per dish at tourist-area restaurants in Seminyak. Labuan Bajo on Flores is now roughly Bali-level in price due to increased cruise traffic.

Indonesia Travel Costs 2026 | The Indonesia Guide

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

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.

Two-Week Sample Budgets

Backpacker — Bali and Java (14 nights)

Category	Cost
Accommodation (dorms avg IDR 120,000 x 14)	IDR 1,680,000
Food (IDR 60,000/day x 14)	IDR 840,000
Transport (buses, Grab, scooter rental)	IDR 1,200,000
Activities (temples, Borobudur, free beaches)	IDR 700,000
Visa on Arrival	IDR 560,000
Miscellaneous (SIM, water, snacks)	IDR 300,000
Total	~IDR 5,280,000 (~USD 330)

Mid-Range — Bali, Lombok, Komodo (14 nights)

Category	Cost
Accommodation (private rooms avg IDR 450,000 x 14)	IDR 6,300,000
Food (IDR 150,000/day x 14)	IDR 2,100,000
Domestic flights (2 legs avg IDR 600,000)	IDR 1,200,000
Activities (Komodo day trip, dives, temples)	IDR 2,500,000
Ground transport (Grab, driver, boats)	IDR 1,000,000
Visa + Bali levy	IDR 710,000
Total	~IDR 13,810,000 (~USD 860)

All figures per person, approximate as of 2026. International flights not included.

Pre-booking tours in Bali is often cheaper than booking through hotel desks — street vendors and guesthouse touts typically charge 30–50% more than online rates. Bookaway is one of the cheapest ways to book inter-island ferries and buses — tickets are competitively priced and confirmed instantly.

Ready to Plan Your Trip?

See our itineraries for inspiration:

One Week in Indonesia — Bali, Nusa Penida, Gili Islands and Lombok
2 Weeks in Indonesia — the island-hopping route from Bali east
3 Weeks in Indonesia — Java, Bali and the eastern islands

Indonesia Travel Costs: Full Budget Breakdown for 2026