Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Gothenburg?
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.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $74Gothenburg $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $74, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $98. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $42Gothenburg $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $84Gothenburg $80
Compare Hotels in Bali and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Gothenburg? 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 and Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.12Gothenburg $18
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$3.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- West Beach Nusa Penida Tour with Speedboat Transfer from Sanur: $99
- Unforgettable Batur Volcano Hiking With Private Transfer: $85
- Ubud: Sky Bike and Jungle Swing Experience with Transfer: $64
- Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer: $16
- Private transfer: Nusa Dua to Bali Airport (DPS): $15
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
- Private Airport Transfer and Others: $35
- Parasailing Adventure In Bali Including Return Transfer: $46
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Ngurah Rai Bali Airport Private Transfer: $16
- Mount Batur Sunrise 4WD Jeep With Transfer : $16
- Horse Riding on the Black Sand Beach and Free Hotel Transfers: $74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $15
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $15
- Transfer From Gothenburg Hotel To Gothenburg Museum of Art: $32
- Private Transfer from Gothenburg Airport (GOT) to Goteborg Port: $50
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Private Transfer from Goteborg Cruise Port to Gothenburg City: $65
- Private Transfer from Gothenburg city to Goteborg Cruise Port: $65
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $95
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $102
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 $21Gothenburg $38
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.25
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$27
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Lunch for Two$8.14
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Lunch for 2$9.02
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Dinner for 2$9.89
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 : $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach: $29
- 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
- From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $33
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
- Bali Private tour Beach,Traditional dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $45
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $45
- Bali Street Food Tour: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $11Gothenburg $16
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$13
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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:
- ATV Rafting Jungle Swing Private Guided Tour : $63
- Bali Telaga Waja White Water Rafting Adventure : $47
- Lembongan Snorkeling and Island Tour: $80
- Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure (Private & All-Inclusive): $129
- Private Tour Bali Bird Park And Ubud Tour: $110
- Sightseeing to Ulundanu temple, banyumala waterfall & Tanah lot: $57
- White Water Rafting Adventure at Telaga Waja River : $43
- (BCR Rafting) Rafting Adventure in Telaga Waja River 18km: $55
- 2 Day Tours Ubud Art Village, Dance And Other Tourist Attractions: $186
- 2 Days Private Tours : Watersport And Uluwatu Temple: $124
- 3-Days Lombok,Gili island Tour Hopping around departure from Bali island: $300
- 30 minutes tandem Paragliding tours in Bali with free photo/video: $185
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $21
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off 24-Hour Sightseeing Boat: $30
- Lilla Bommen: 4-Hour Guided Boat Tour to Vinga Island: $31
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
- Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour: $31
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the Savean River: $33
- Guided boat tour to Vinga in Gothenburg: $33
- Archipelago cruise with guide: $37
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.23Gothenburg $21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Gothenburg, we can see that Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg is in Europe, 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 Gothenburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Gothenburg?
Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 24% larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg in the Summer?
Both Gothenburg and Bali during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Bali is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bali in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Gothenburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bali. In the summer, Bali often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gothenburg. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets less rain in July than Gothenburg. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year. April to September is the dry season in Bali.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Bali or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Gothenburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
In October, Bali is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during autumn. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Bali usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, October to March is the rainy season in Bali.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Bali or Gothenburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bali as well as Gothenburg. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gothenburg. Bali is much warmer than Gothenburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Bali often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets more rain in January than Gothenburg. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March in Bali is the rainy season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Bali or Gothenburg in the Spring?
Both Gothenburg and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
In the spring, Bali is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bali in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 5°C (41°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during spring. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bali usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Bali is April to September.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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