A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bali vs. Saint George's for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bali or Saint George's?

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 Saint George's can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bali or Saint George's?

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.


Which place is cheaper, Saint George's or Bali?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $79, while the average daily cost in Saint George's is $291. 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 Saint George's in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bali $37
    Saint George's $175
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bali $74
    Saint George's $350
Compare Hotels in Bali and Saint George's

Looking for a hotel in Bali or Saint George's? 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.

Hotels in Bali


Hotels in Saint Georges


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bali $8.11
    Saint George's $9.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:


  • Motorbike Rental
    $2.79

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 ATV Quad Bike Ticket And Transfer: $34
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bali Airport: $33
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Hotel: $33
  • Paragliding In Bali With Private Hotel Transfer: $140
  • Luxury Bali Private Airport Transfer Alphard: $113
  • LuxMe Bali Four Hands massage with Hotel Transfer: $58
  • Lombok : private Transfer from bangsal port to kuta lombok: $38
  • Hotel to Bali Airport: Private Departure Transfer: $8.00
  • Fast Boat Transfers between Bali and Lombok: $44

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint George's:


  • Taxi From Airport
    $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Saint George's?

Prices for flights to both Saint George's 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bali $32
    Saint George's $93
Typical Food Prices in Bali

Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:


  • Coffee
    $1.11
  • Lunch for Two
    $12
  • Bali Cafe for Two
    $24
  • Lunch for Two
    $7.24
  • Lunch for 2
    $8.02
  • 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.

  • Private Tour Rafting Uluwatu Kecak Dance Sunset and Dinner in Jimbaran Bay: $30
  • Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset: $30
  • 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
  • Padang-Padang Beach+ Uluwatu Sunset and Kecak Dance + Dinner: $49
  • Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
  • Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $55
  • Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
  • Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
  • Authentic Balinese Cooking Classes: $63

Typical Food Prices in Saint George's

For Saint George's, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Ginger Bun
    $0.56

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bali $9.72
    Saint George's $69
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:


  • Spa for Two
    $48
  • Snorkelling Trip
    $11
  • Cooking School
    $25

Tours and Activities in Bali

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:

  • 2 Day Tours Ubud Art Village, Dance And Other Tourist Attractions: $186
  • 3-Days Lombok,Gili island Tour Hopping around departure from Bali island: $300
  • 5 Hours Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Tour Including Tanjung Jepun: $59
  • 6 Hour Car Charter Tour of Uluwatu Temple: $44
  • 6-Hour White Water Rafting and Kanto Lampo Waterfall Private Tour: $79
  • ATV Ride Adventure in Bali: $31
  • ATV Rock Adventure with Optional Uluwatu Temple: $35
  • Adventure Rafting Journey With Us! And Ubud Tours: $123
  • All Inclusive Bali Benoa Watersports and Jet Ski Adventure: $23
  • All-Inclusive: Besakih Temple & Ancient Village Experience: $78
  • Amazing Day Tour: Highlights of Ubud Village Hidden Waterfall: $29
  • Amazing Private Tour: Tukad Cepung Waterfall + 5 tourist objects: $63

Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Saint George's's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • 9 Holes of Golf
    $22
  • Evening Sailing Trip
    $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bali $2.87
    Saint George's $23


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Saint George's, we can see that Saint George's 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 Saint George's is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Saint George's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint George's 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 Saint George's Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bali or Saint George's?

Bali has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Saint George's. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Saint George's, 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.