Which place is cheaper, Cheju (Jeju) or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Cheju (Jeju)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bali and Cheju (Jeju) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Cheju (Jeju)?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
Cheju (Jeju)
Cheju is an island located just off the southern coast of South Korea in the Korean Strait. It is known for its volcanic landscape full of craters and cave-like lava tubes, which many visitors venture to hike and explore. With the main industry invested in tourism, it is a popular vacation spot for Koreans and foreigners alike, and remains the top honeymoon destination for Korean newlyweds.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best Cultural Tours in South Korea, and The Best Luxury Tours to South Korea.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $73Cheju (Jeju) $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $73, while the average daily cost in Cheju (Jeju) is $72. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Bali and Cheju (Jeju) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $42Cheju (Jeju) $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $84Cheju (Jeju) $92
Compare Hotels in Bali and Cheju (Jeju)
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Cheju (Jeju)? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.03Cheju (Jeju) $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$3.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- BALI PARAGLIDING Fly, Swing and Soaring above the sea with private transfer: $103
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Nusa Dua: $23
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Uluwatu & South Kuta: $31
- Bali Gili Fast Boat Transfer Ticket All Inclusive: $51
- Bali Massage with Transfer to International Bali Airport (DPS): $58
- Bali Parasailing Adventure with Including Hotel Transfer: $45
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $59
- Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Bali Spa Treatment with Airport Transfers (Departure): $56
- Bali Spiritual: Blessing Ceremony, Pristine Nature and Transfer: $109
- Bali Tours 4U Airport and Seaport transfers. 24 hours a day.: $21
- Bali Water Sport : Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cheju (Jeju)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cheju (Jeju):
- Jeju Airport Transfer: $20
- Private Transfer From Seogwipo to Jeju Airport in jeju island: $25
- Private Transfer From Jeju Airport to in Seogwipo Jeju Island : $30
- Private Taxi Transfer from Jeju City Downtown to Jeju Airport: $50
- jeju island Private Taxi Hallasan Hiking Trail Transfer - One way: $57
- Private Sightseeing Tour to Jeju Island with Transfer Included: $190
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Cheju (Jeju)?
Prices for flights to both Cheju (Jeju) and Bali change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayBali $21Cheju (Jeju) $17
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.24
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$27
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Lunch for Two$8.07
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Lunch for 2$8.93
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Dinner for 2$9.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $28
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach: $30
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak And Dinner Half Day Private Guided Tour: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $45
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
Typical Food Prices in Cheju (Jeju)
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cheju (Jeju):
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Burger$4.49
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Donkatsu (Charles Restaurant)$7.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cheju (Jeju)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cheju (Jeju).
- Cooking Korean Cuisine and Dinner at Jeju Seaside Sunset Terrace: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $11Cheju (Jeju) $5.49
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$54
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Snorkelling Trip$12
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Cooking School$28
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Bali Water Sports Adventure: $7.89
- Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket: $8.97
- Private Tour to New Indonesia Urban Destination: $13
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Uluwatu Temple and Karang Boma Cliff Tour with Tickets: $15
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $19
- All-Inclusive White Water Rafting Adventure in Ubud: $19
- 1-Day Instant Entry Ticket to Waterbom Bali: $19
- Ubud: Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces, Temple & Waterfalls Tour: $19
- Bali Nusa Dua Theatre: Devdan Show Tickets: $19
- Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour: $20
- All Inclusive Bali Snorkeling Blue Lagoon tour experience : $20
Tours and Activities in Cheju (Jeju)
Here are a few actual costs in Cheju (Jeju) for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Visitors to Jeju Glass Museum and Experience: $25
- [Jeju] Hanbok Rental Experience/Korean Traditional Clothes Rental Shop: $30
- [Jeju] Woman Diver Haenyeo Traditional Clothes Rental Experience: $32
- Full-Day Private Jumbo taxi Tour - East of Jeju Island (UNESCO): $55
- Seogwipo(the southern city of Jeju) Art Museum Walking Tour: $55
- Seogwipo (The Southern City of Jeju) Jungmun Area Walking Tour: $55
- jeju Private Day Taxi tour - West of Jeju Island: $60
- Seogwipo(The southern city of Jeju)City Walking Tours with Sunset: $60
- Jeju island Southern Unesco Mt.halla ONE day Bus Tour: $63
- Private Tour Cheonjeyeon Falls & Osulloc Museum in Jeju Island : $65
- Jeju island Eastern UNESCO site Full Day Guided Tour: $66
- Jeju Eastern Must visit Unesco Bus Tour: $66
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.20Cheju (Jeju) $7.12
When comparing the travel costs between Bali and Cheju (Jeju), we can see that Bali is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Cheju (Jeju) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Cheju (Jeju)?
Cheju (Jeju) has a larger population, and is about 1% larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Cheju (Jeju), keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Bali or Cheju (Jeju)?
Cheju (Jeju) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bali experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bali or Cheju (Jeju) in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Cheju (Jeju). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
In July, Bali is generally around the same temperature as Cheju (Jeju). Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Cheju (Jeju) fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cheju (Jeju) this time of the year. In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Cheju (Jeju) during summer. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 209 hours of full sun in the summer.
Cheju (Jeju) receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Bali usually receives less rain than Cheju (Jeju). Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 230 mm (9.1 in) of rain each month for the summer. April to September in Bali is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Cheju (Jeju) 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Bali or Cheju (Jeju) in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bali as well as Cheju (Jeju). Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bali is much warmer than Cheju (Jeju) in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Cheju (Jeju) fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In the autumn, Bali often gets more sunshine than Cheju (Jeju). Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 179 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets less rain in October than Cheju (Jeju). Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March in Bali is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Cheju (Jeju) 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Bali or Cheju (Jeju) in the Winter?
Both Cheju (Jeju) and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
In the winter, Bali is much warmer than Cheju (Jeju). Typically, the winter temperatures in Bali in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Cheju (Jeju) averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Bali usually receives more sunshine than Cheju (Jeju) during winter. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 75 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bali usually receives more rain than Cheju (Jeju). Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter. The rainy season in Bali is October to March.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Cheju (Jeju) 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Bali or Cheju (Jeju) in the Spring?
Both Cheju (Jeju) and Bali during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Bali is generally much warmer than Cheju (Jeju). Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Cheju (Jeju) fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Bali. In the spring, Bali often gets more sunshine than Cheju (Jeju). Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 190 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets less rain in April than Cheju (Jeju). Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year. April to September is the dry season in Bali.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Cheju (Jeju) 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Cheju (Jeju) and Bali
| Bali | Cheju (Jeju) | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 241 mm (9.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.