Overview
Bali is still a budget haven in 2025, even with rising global prices, thanks to new tricks that let visitors live comfortably on $50 per day. This updated guide offers inflation-beating tactics, app-based savings, and insider local tips.
Bali Budget Facts for 2025:
- The monthly cost of a digital nomad visa is now $120 (tax included).
- Gojek superapp offers 40% off food and transportation
- 300+ new homestays for less than $15 per night
1. Accommodation Hacks for 2025
Top Low-Cost Accommodations:
| Area | Type | Price | Perk |
| Canggu | Bamboo pod homestay | $8/night | Free coworking space |
| Ubud | Rice field capsule | $6/night | Morning yoga included |
| Amed | Fishing village homestay | $5/night | Free snorkel gear |
2. Savings on Transportation
Cost Breakdown for 2025:
- Renting a scooter (new BYD electric models) costs $2.50 per day.
- Gojek rides cost between $0.50 and $3 each way.
- Kura-Kura bus: $1 daily unlimited pass
Apps You Must Download:
- Gojek (food, massage, and transportation)
- BlueBird (a metered taxi substitute)
- GrabBike (less expensive than cars)*
3. Strategies for Local Food
Prices for Warung (Eatery) in 2025:
- Campur Nasi: $1.20
- $0.80 for a fresh coconut
- Skewers for states: $0.25 each
Money-Saving Strategies:
- Dine at the night markets, Pasar Malam.
- Three large meals for $5 with the “Bali Belly” meal plan
- Water refills cost $0.10 per liter at eco-stations.
4. Low-Cost & Free Activities
2025 Undiscovered Treasures:
- Rice field trekking (tip farmers $1), free admission to beach clubs (buy one drink),
- Waterfall hopping on a scooter ($3 gas),
- Traditional dance performances at village temples
Steer clear of:
- Expensive “Instagram tours”
- Entrance fees charged to foreigners (ask for local rate)
Sample Daily Budget for 2025 Prices
| Expense | Cost | Smart Choice |
| Accommodation | $8 | Bamboo homestay |
| Transport | $3 | Electric scooter+Gojek |
| Food | $9 | Warung meals + snacks |
| Activities | $5 | Waterfalls + beach day |
| Miscellaneous | $5 | Massage + souvenirs |
| Total | $30 | $20 saved! |
FAQs
A: Indeed! However, steer clear of Seminyak/Canggu and instead try Sidemen or Lovina.
A: 30GB of Telkomsel for $7 (good for 30 days)
A: For real recommendations, use the LocalAja app.
A: Because of the climate shift, May through October is now drier; bring clothing that dries quickly.
Free Bali Budget Kit for 2025
- An interactive cost calculator
- An offline map featuring inexpensive food
- A cheat sheet in Bahasa Indonesia
