Should you visit Bali or Railay Beach?
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 Railay Beach can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Railay Beach
If you're looking to scale great heights and add more achievements to your list during your vacation, consider a trip to the peninsula of Rai Leh, or more commonly Railay Bay or Railay Beach, in the Krabi region of Thailand. This swimming and rock climbing hotspot is known for its towering limestone peaks and gorgeous surrounding scenery.
Which city is cheaper, Railay Beach or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $64, while the average daily cost in Railay Beach is $93. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Bali and Railay Beach in more detail.
Accommodation
Bali's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $74. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $37.
Railay Beach's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $112. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $56.
Food
Bali food costs typically run travelers around $18 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
In Railay Beach travelers spend around $19 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Bali $18
Railay Beach $19
Typical Food prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee
$1.40
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Lunch for Two
$15
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Bali Cafe for Two
$30
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Lunch for Two
$9.08
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Lunch for 2
$10
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Dinner for 2
$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
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Eat while chef is cooking in front of you:
$24
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Sidemen: Firewood Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour:
$28
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From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm:
$30
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Withlocals your Way: 100% Personalised Bali Private Food Tour:
$39
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Bali Cooking Class:
$39
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Ubud: Romantic Barbecue Dinner by the Pool:
$57
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Private Full or Half-Day Authentic Food Tour:
$58
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Romantic Dinner by Oceana Restaurant & Bar:
$74
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Ubud: Romantic Dinner among the Rice Fields:
$110
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Ubud: Romantic Dinner on a Forest Tree Deck:
$216
Typical Food prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of dining costs in Railay Beach are as follows:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)
$6.03
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Pizza
$5.12
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Bali is $8.13 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The cost of a taxi ride in Railay Beach is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $22 per person, per day, on local transportation in Railay Beach.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
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Nusa Dua: Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) Transfer:
$12
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Private Transfer between Airport (DPS) and Seminyak:
$12
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Denpasar : Private Transfer to/from Ngurah Rai Intl. Airport:
$14
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Ngurah Rai Bali Airport Private Transfer:
$15
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Airport Transfers:
$16
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Private One-Way Transfer Between Legian & DPS Airport:
$17
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Airport Transfer Service from Area Ubud / Tanah Lot / Pecatu:
$23
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Return Private Transfer for Night Safari:
$41
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Airport Transfer Service from Area Ubud / Tanah Lot / Pecatu (8 seater):
$41
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Airport Transfer Service from Area Ubud / Tanah Lot / Pecatu (13 Seater):
$52
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Departure Private Transfer Nusa Dua or Seminyak to Bali Airport DPS by Minivan:
$52
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Airport transfer and tour service:
$56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Railay Beach
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Railay Beach:
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Ao Nang: One-Way Railay Beach Longtail Boat Transfer:
$31
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Railay Beach?
Prices for flights to both Railay Beach 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.
Entertainment
Bali's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $9.75 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Entertainment and activities in Railay Beach typically cost an average of $20 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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
$61
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Snorkelling Trip
$14
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Cooking School
$31
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
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Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Dance Sunset Small-Group Tour:
$16
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Ubud Traditional Tour Private Guided by Local - Free WiFi:
$18
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Bali Private Tour by Budhi:
$19
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Bali Private Guided Tour : Best point of Ubud & Uluwatu Sunset - Free WiFi:
$20
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Jatiluwih Rice Terraces 1-Hour Electric Bike Tour:
$20
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Tour and Transport Services:
$21
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From Nusa Dua : Private Guided Tour to Ubud - Free WiFi:
$21
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Ubud: 3-Hour Walking Tour with Lunch:
$22
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Discover Hidden Hills & Twin Waterfall Private Guided Tour - Free WiFi:
$25
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Tukad Cepung Waterfall - Tirta Gangga - Lempuyang Private Guided Tour Free WiFi:
$25
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Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket:
$25
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Ayung River: All Inclusive Rafting Adventure:
$26
Typical Entertainment prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Railay Beach are as follows:
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Rock Climbing (for Two)
$21
Tours and Activities in Railay Beach
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Railay Beach are as follows:
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Crystal Clear Kayak Tour in Krabi:
$30
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Krabi: Hong Islands Full-Day Private Speedboat Charter Tour:
$506
Alcohol
The average person spends about $2.88 on alcoholic beverages in Bali per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about $13 on alcoholic beverages in Railay Beach per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Railay Beach are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Railay Beach
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Railay Beach:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Railay Beach, we can see that Railay Beach 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 Railay Beach would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Railay Beach than you might in Bali.
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