Which place is cheaper, Kao-hsiung or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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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 Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best Historical Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Taiwan.
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Bali Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $79Kao-hsiung $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $79, while the average daily cost in Kao-hsiung is $126. 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 $37Kao-hsiung $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $74Kao-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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.11Kao-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$2.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Hotel to Bali Airport: Private Departure Transfer: $8.00
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Jimbaran and Uluwatu Hotel: $16
- Private Bali Transfer & Costumize Day trip: $18
- Denpasar Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $25
- Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $25
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bali Airport: $33
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Hotel: $33
- Ubud ATV Quad Bike Ticket And Transfer: $34
- Devdan Treasure of the Archipelago Show with Transfer from Bali: $36
- Bali Sea Walker Under Water Experience With Hotel Transfer: $37
- Lombok : private Transfer from bangsal port to kuta lombok: $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kao-hsiung
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kao-hsiung:
- Kaohsiung Airport Chauffeur service , Kaohsiung Airport Transfer: $50
- Private Transfer from Kaohsiung Port to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH): $73
- Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Guanziling Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $131
- Private Kaohsiung Airport to Taitung Resorts Arrival Transfer: $187
- Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Guanziling Resorts-Round-Trip Transfer: $261
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 $32Kao-hsiung $55
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.11
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Lunch for Two$12
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Bali Cafe for Two$24
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Lunch for Two$7.24
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Lunch for 2$8.02
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Dinner for 2$8.80
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
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran beach: $38
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $41
- Nusa Dua: Bali Cooking Class Spice Herb Garden Visit-Free Pick Up: $42
- Bali Village Sunset Experience – Jamu, Local Sweets & Dinner: $45
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Authentic Balinese Cooking Classes: $63
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Halfday Private Tour Uluwatu Kecak Dance, Jimbaran Season Dinner: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kao-hsiung
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kao-hsiung.
- Sunset Dinner on Monkey Mountain: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $9.72Kao-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$48
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Snorkelling Trip$11
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Cooking School$25
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Skip-the-Line: Uluwatu Kecak Dance Ticket (First Session): $9.01
- Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking by Your Bali Trekking Tour: $9.53
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $11
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $12
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Melasti Beach: $14
- Best Full Day Of Ubud Private Guided Tour: $19
- Ulu Petanu Waterfall Monkey Forest And Swing Private Guided Tour: $20
- All Inclusive Bali Benoa Watersports and Jet Ski Adventure: $23
- Bali Jetski Watersport Nusa Dua Beach Experience: $23
- Benoa Cruise Port : Bali Private Day Tour From Cruise Ship: $26
- Nusa Dua Beach Activity "Ocean walker,Parasailing Adventure & Banana Boat": $26
- Watersport activity Ocean walker, Parasailing Adventure & Banana Boat: $26
Tours and Activities in Kao-hsiung
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kao-hsiung are as follows:
- Kenting Aquarium Admission Ticket in Taiwan: $28
- Suzuka Circuit Park Ticket in Kaohsiung: $33
- Kaohsiung Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour: Fo Guang Shan x Lotus Pond x Pier-2: $62
- Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan: $69
- Tainan Night Walking Tour: $70
- Tainan Romantic Escape: Qipao Experience & Love Match Ceremony: $70
- Kaohsiung Cultural Day: TourMoon World, Hakka Lei Cha DIY, Pier-2: $73
- Kenting and Pingtung Popular Sightseeing Spot Tour From Kaohsiung: $75
- Alishan Join-in Day Tour from Kaohsiung (Incl. Park Entrance): $86
- Private Custom Kaohsiung Day Tour: $115
- Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour: $115
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $2.87Kao-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.