Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Grand Cayman?
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 Grand Cayman can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Grand Cayman?
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.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $74Grand Cayman $215
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $74, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is $215. 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 Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $42Grand Cayman $150
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $84Grand Cayman $300
Compare Hotels in Bali and Grand Cayman
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Grand Cayman? 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 Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.12Grand Cayman $31
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 Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $54
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $54
- Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
- Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman 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 $21Grand Cayman $39
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 $11Grand Cayman $41
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 Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- West Bay Sightseeing Tour Plus Seven Mile Beach Visit: $45
- Reagan’s Honey Beekeeping Adventure: $67
- Starfish and Stingray City Fun Tour with Reef Snorkeling- 3 stops: $69
- Stingraycity Adventure: $69
- Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop: $69
- Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens and 7-Mile Beach Tour: $70
- Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman: $75
- Stingrays, Starfish and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $79
- Grand Cayman Cruise: Starfish Point, Stingray City, Coral Garden: $80
- Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $80
- Grand Cayman - Bioluminescent Bay Tour: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.23Grand Cayman $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer$4.97
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Grand Cayman?
Bali has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Grand Cayman, 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 Grand Cayman?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Bali or Grand Cayman in the Summer?
Both Grand Cayman 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand Cayman year-round.
April to September is the dry season in Bali. Grand Cayman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bali usually gets less rain in July than Grand Cayman. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Bali is around the same temperature as Grand Cayman. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bali in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Bali or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Grand Cayman. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, October to March is the rainy season in Bali. Grand Cayman receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Bali usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Bali is generally around the same temperature as Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Bali or Grand Cayman in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bali as well as Grand Cayman. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
October to March in Bali is the rainy season. Bali usually gets more rain in January than Grand Cayman. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Bali is around the same temperature as Grand Cayman in the winter. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Bali or Grand Cayman in the Spring?
Both Grand Cayman and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bali is April to September. In April, Bali usually receives more rain than Grand Cayman. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Bali is around the same temperature as Grand Cayman. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bali in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Bali
| Bali | Grand Cayman | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 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.