Which place is cheaper, Kao-hsiung or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Kao-hsiung?
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 Kao-hsiung can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Kao-hsiung?
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.
Kao-hsiung
Kaohsiung is the second-most populated city and also the largest port city in the country, located in the south of Taiwan. Compared to Taipei, the lifestyle in Kaohsiung is laid-back and noticeably slower, populated with friendly locals. However, with Taipei in the spotlight, Kaohsiung is often overlooked, though it offers so much in the way of art and culture, history, and delicious food.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Indonesia, The Best Budget Tours to Indonesia, The Best Historical Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Taiwan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $76Kao-hsiung $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $76, while the average daily cost in Kao-hsiung is $103. 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 Kao-hsiung in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $43Kao-hsiung $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $86Kao-hsiung $114
Compare Hotels in Bali and Kao-hsiung
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Kao-hsiung? 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 Kao-hsiung Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.42Kao-hsiung $11
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$3.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Private transfer: Uluwatu to Bali Airport (DPS): $15
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Jimbaran and Uluwatu Hotel: $16
- Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer: $16
- Ngurah Rai Bali Airport Private Transfer: $17
- Private transfer: Nusa Dua to Bali Airport (DPS): $17
- Private Transfer Ubud-Seminyak-Kuta-Uluwatu-Jimbaran: $20
- Bali Tours 4U Airport and Seaport transfers. 24 hours a day.: $21
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Nusa Dua: $23
- Half-Day Private City Tour with Transfers: $30
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Uluwatu & South Kuta: $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kao-hsiung
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kao-hsiung:
- Kaohsiung Airport -> Kaohsiung Hotel Private Transfer (Large room for luggage) : $35
- Kaohsiung International Airport and Kaohsiung City Transfer: $41
- Guanziling Resorts to Kaohsiung Airport KHH Departure Transfer: $51
- Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Guanziling Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $51
- Private Transfer from Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Kaohsiung Port : $73
- Private Transfer from Kaohsiung Port to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH): $73
- Private Kaohsiung Airport to Taitung Resorts Arrival Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer from Kaohsiung Port to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH): $81
- Private Transfer from Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Kaohsiung Port: $81
- Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Guanziling Resorts-Round-Trip Transfer: $102
- Private Transfer from Kaohsiung Airport to Kenting: $138
- Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Taitung Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $158
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Kao-hsiung?
Prices for flights to both Kao-hsiung 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 $21Kao-hsiung $32
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.29
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$28
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Lunch for Two$8.41
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Lunch for 2$9.32
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Dinner for 2$10
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
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $30
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
- Padang-Padang Beach+ Uluwatu Sunset and Kecak Dance + 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 $11Kao-hsiung $21
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$56
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Snorkelling Trip$13
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Cooking School$29
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: $9.69
- Private Tour to New Indonesia Urban Destination: $13
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $14
- Uluwatu Temple Tour with Optional Kecak Dance Ticket: $16
- Watersport activity Ocean walker, Parasailing Adventure & Banana Boat: $18
- Tanah Lot Temple Guided Tour: $18
- Bali Nusa Dua Theatre: Devdan Show Tickets: $20
- Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour: $20
- Ubud: Spectacular Waterfalls Tour: $22
- Bali Sea Walker Experience at Nusa Dua Beach: $22
Tours and Activities in Kao-hsiung
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kao-hsiung are as follows:
- Kaohsiung Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $48
- Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour: $75
- Tainan Qigu Salt Mountain, Chikan Tower and Anping Castle Tour: $77
- Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan: $78
- Day Tour to Qigu Salt Mountain, Chikan Tower and Anping Castle : $87
- Private Custom Kaohsiung Day Tour: $100
- Siao Liuchiu-Coral Island One Day Tour: $100
- Half-day tour Kaohsiung: $103
- Retro Hakka culture and Qishan old street One Day Tour: $120
- Kaohsiung Baolai hot spring and Butterfly watching Tour: $120
- Meinong and Aboriginal Village Culture One Day Tour: $120
- Kaohsiung Walking Day Tour: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.33Kao-hsiung $10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Kao-hsiung, we can see that Kao-hsiung is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Kao-hsiung would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kao-hsiung 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 Kao-hsiung Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Kao-hsiung?
Kao-hsiung has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Kao-hsiung, 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.
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.