A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bali vs. Freeport for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bali or Freeport?

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 Freeport can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bali or Freeport?

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.

Freeport

When you picture the Bahamas you likely picture the beaches, resorts and playgrounds of Nassau. Just to the northwest of this tourist paradise is a tropical city founded on industry. Freeport began as mostly swampland and is now the second most populous city in the Bahamas.

This city is less of a tourist attraction - a place where you'll find the true Bahaman culture mixed in with some relaxing spots to help you unwind and get into your island vacation.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.


Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Bali?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $79, while the average daily cost in Freeport is $290. 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 Freeport in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bali $37
    Freeport $141
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bali $74
    Freeport $282
Compare Hotels in Bali and Freeport

Looking for a hotel in Bali or Freeport? 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.

Hotels in Bali


Hotels in Freeport


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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 and Freeport Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bali $8.07
    Freeport $59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:


  • Motorbike Rental
    $2.77

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:

  • Luxury Bali Private Airport Transfer Alphard: $113
  • West Beach Nusa Penida Tour with Speedboat Transfer from Sanur: $99
  • Batur Volcano Jeep Tour Include Private Transfer: $80
  • Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
  • Horse Riding on the Black Sand Beach and Free Hotel Transfers: $74
  • Bali Parasailing Adventure, Sea Walker, Donut Boat with Transfer: $68
  • Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing Adventure, Donut Boat with Transfer: $67
  • Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $66
  • Bali Ultimate Watersport Package and Optional Transfers: $65
  • Bali Spa Treatment with Airport Transfers (Departure): $64
  • Bali Massage with Transfer to International Bali Airport (DPS): $59
  • Traditional Balinese Massage with Hotel Transfer: $50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport

Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Round-Trip Airport Transfer Viva Club Fortuna Freeport: $28
  • Round-trip Airport Transfers to Castaway Resorts, Freeport: $30
  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers Island Seas Resort Freeport: $30
  • Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $67
  • Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $67
  • Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $77
  • Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $77
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $77
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $77
  • Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
  • Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer: $150
  • Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $153

Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Freeport?

Prices for flights to both Freeport 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bali $32
    Freeport $110
Typical Food Prices in Bali

Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:


  • Coffee
    $1.11
  • Lunch for Two
    $12
  • Bali Cafe for Two
    $24
  • Lunch for Two
    $7.21
  • Lunch for 2
    $7.99
  • Dinner for 2
    $8.76

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.

  • Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset: $30
  • Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran beach: $38
  • Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $41
  • Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
  • Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
  • Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $55
  • Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
  • Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
  • Halfday Private Tour Uluwatu Kecak Dance, Jimbaran Season Dinner: $65
  • Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner: $65
  • Bali Street Food Tour: $65
  • Ubud Slow Afternoon with Balinese Cooking Class: $75

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Freeport

For Freeport, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Around Town/Bahamian Cooking Experience: $200

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bali $9.68
    Freeport $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:


  • Spa for Two
    $48
  • Snorkelling Trip
    $11
  • Cooking School
    $25

Tours and Activities in Bali

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:

  • ‎All-Inclusive Ubud Melukat Tour: Holy Water Cleansing Experience: $72
  • 3-Days Lombok,Gili island Tour Hopping around departure from Bali island: $300
  • 5 Hours Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Tour Including Tanjung Jepun: $59
  • 6 Hour Car Charter Tour of Uluwatu Temple: $45
  • 6-Hour White Water Rafting and Kanto Lampo Waterfall Private Tour: $79
  • All Inclusive Bali Benoa Watersports and Jet Ski Adventure: $26
  • All Inclusive Tour to Tanah Lot Temple and Monkey Forest: $56
  • All-Inclusive: Besakih Temple & Ancient Village Experience: $78
  • Amazing Day Tour: Highlights of Ubud Village Hidden Waterfall: $29
  • Amazing Private Tour: Tukad Cepung Waterfall + 5 tourist objects: $63
  • Amazing Private Tours: Dolphins Lovina and Gitgit Waterfall include Lunch: $85
  • Bali : Instagrams Tour Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga- Tukad Cepung , Tibumana Waterfall: $43

Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport

For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • 10 Dive Package
    $299
  • 4 Hr. Kayak Tour
    $70
  • 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip
    $75

Tours and Activities in Freeport

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.

  • Tour of Coral Vita and breach brak at Banana bay beach club: $51
  • Junkanoo Village Beach Club Unlimited Rum Punch Experience: $55
  • Coopers Castle and Port Lucaya Marketplace Tour: $60
  • Rumbo Tour: $60
  • Junkanoo Village Beach Club Experience: Lunch & Signature Drink: $70
  • Swim with the Pigs Freeport @Creative Eco Adventures: $72
  • Mamma Gal Native Experience: $80
  • Mamma Gal Celeb-Key Native Exp. Shared Tour: $80
  • Grand Bahama Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks: $89
  • Mamma Gal East End Native Experience: $95
  • Grand Bahama Foodie Tour: $120
  • Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bali $2.86
    Freeport $30

Sample the Local Flavors in Freeport

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Freeport:

  • Brewery & Taste with Beach & Shop at Largest Market on Freeport 4-hrs: $85
  • Grand Bahama Brewery and Distillery Tour: $120


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia and Freeport is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bali and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Freeport would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Freeport than you might in Bali.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bali or Freeport?

Bali has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Freeport, 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.