Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Nadi (Port Denarau) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
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 $76Nadi (Port Denarau) $174
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $76, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $174. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $43Nadi (Port Denarau) $110
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $86Nadi (Port Denarau) $220
Compare Hotels in Bali and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.40Nadi (Port Denarau) $9.08
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:
- Private Airport Transfer Service, Kuta Legian Jimbaran: $5.60
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
- Private transfer: Uluwatu to Bali Airport (DPS): $15
- Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer: $16
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Jimbaran and Uluwatu Hotel: $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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Private Transfer-Nadi International Airport to Hotels : $6.24
- Private Departure Transfer From Your Hotel To Nadi Airport (cfc approved): $9.33
- Private Departure Transfer To Nadi Airport From Your Hotel: $9.34
- Shared Shuttle Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport/ Port to Hotel: $9.35
- Shared Transfer To Nadi Airport from Denarau Resorts: $9.35
- Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.35
- Private Shuttle Transfer to Nadi International Airport: $9.35
- Private Nadi Airport Arrival Transfer Shuttle Charter: $9.35
- CFC Approved Shared Shuttle Transfer - Nadi Airport to Nadi,Wailoaloa & Denarau : $11
- Private Transfer from Nadi Intl Airport to Sheraton Fiji Resort : $11
- Shared Transfers from Airport to Denarau: $12
- Private Transfer Nadi Airport to or from Hotel or Resort: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 $21Nadi (Port Denarau) $41
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$8.40
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Lunch for 2$9.30
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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.
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $34
- Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
- Padang-Padang Beach+ Uluwatu Sunset and Kecak Dance + Dinner: $45
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Evening Bali Mangrove Canoe Tour with Dinner: $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nadi (Port Denarau).
- Robinson Crusoe Sunset Cruise Including Dinner, Cultural Show & Transfers: $124
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $11Nadi (Port Denarau) $33
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 Nusa Dua Theatre: Devdan Show Tickets: $0.05
- Bali Water Sports Adventure: $7.89
- Bali Tanjung Benoa Water Sport Adventure: $8.34
- Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket: $9.29
- Bali Bird Park: 1-Day Admission Ticket: $9.56
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $11
- Private Tour to New Indonesia Urban Destination: $13
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Uluwatu Temple Tour with Optional Kecak Dance Ticket: $16
- Private Kintamani Sunrise Jeep Tour with Breakfast: $17
- Watersport activity Ocean walker, Parasailing Adventure & Banana Boat: $18
- Tanah Lot Temple Guided Tour: $18
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- Nadi Tour- Garden of the Sleeping Giant , Temple & Mud Pool Combo: $47
- The Amazing Highlights of Nadi and Veseisei ( Private Tour ) : $52
- Skip the Line: Big Bula Waterpark Full Day Ticket: $53
- Island Adventurers Kid's Show Tickets: $55
- Sabeto Waterfall Tour (Nadi): $60
- Nadi Sightseeing Including Viseisei Lookout, Village Tour, Garden & Temple Tour: $71
- Great Taste of Fiji Sightseeing Adventure: $72
- Wonders of Nadi Tour - Hindu Temple, Sleeping Giant Gardens, Markets & Shopping: $74
- Half Day Sightseeing - Wonders of Nadi Tour: $74
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $75
- Full Day Suva City Tour-Visit to Museum, Markets & Sightseeing: $79
- Cultural Night Tour: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.33Nadi (Port Denarau) $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific, 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Bali has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Bali and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.