Which place is cheaper, Pyeongchang or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Pyeongchang?
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 Pyeongchang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Pyeongchang?
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.
Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $73Pyeongchang $114
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $73, while the average daily cost in Pyeongchang is $114. 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 Pyeongchang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $42Pyeongchang $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $84Pyeongchang $124
Compare Hotels in Bali and Pyeongchang
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Pyeongchang? 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 Pyeongchang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.03Pyeongchang $25
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$3.10
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: $63
- Traditional Balinese Massage with Hotel Transfer: $50
- Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer: $15
- Private transfer: Nusa Dua to Bali Airport (DPS): $15
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Jimbaran and Uluwatu Hotel: $16
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Pyeongchang?
Prices for flights to both Pyeongchang 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 $21Pyeongchang $27
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.24
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$27
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Lunch for Two$8.07
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Lunch for 2$8.93
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Dinner for 2$9.80
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': $28
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach: $30
- 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
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $45
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $11Pyeongchang $51
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$12
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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
- Private Tours Tegenungan Waterfall Ubud Palace & Market: $80
- 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
- 2-Hour Private Luxury Spa Experience Bali Aromatherapy Massage: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.20Pyeongchang $8.79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bali or Pyeongchang?
Pyeongchang 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 Pyeongchang in the Summer?
Both Pyeongchang 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 July, Bali is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
It's quite sunny in Bali. In the summer, Bali often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 144 hours of full sun.
Pyeongchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bali usually gets less rain in July than Pyeongchang. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 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)Pyeongchang 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Bali or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Pyeongchang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
Bali is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Pyeongchang during autumn. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 185 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pyeongchang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Bali usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 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)Pyeongchang 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Bali or Pyeongchang in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bali as well as Pyeongchang. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Pyeongchang can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Bali is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bali in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).
In the winter, Bali often gets less sunshine than Pyeongchang. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 190 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets more rain in January than Pyeongchang. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 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)Pyeongchang 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Bali or Pyeongchang in the Spring?
Both Pyeongchang 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 April, Bali is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Pyeongchang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Pyeongchang during spring. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bali usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 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)Pyeongchang 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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