Which place is cheaper, Saint John 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 Saint John?
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 John can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Saint John?
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.
Saint John
With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.
This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.
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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Bali Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $85Saint John $233
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $85, while the average daily cost in Saint John is $233. 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 John in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $40Saint John $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $80Saint John $212
Compare Hotels in Bali and Saint John
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Saint John? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 $8.68Saint John $49
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$2.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- All Inclusive Batur Sunrise Treking Guide Ticket And Transfer : $60
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Uluwatu & South Kuta: $31
- Bali Nusa Dua Combo Parasailing And Snorkeling Include Transfer: $35
- Bali Parasailing Adventure with Including Hotel Transfer: $45
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $69
- Bali Spiritual: Blessing Ceremony, Pristine Nature and Transfer: $115
- Bali Water Sport : Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $72
- Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $25
- LuxMe Bali Four Hands massage with Hotel Transfer: $58
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Hotel: $32
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Saint John?
Prices for flights to both Saint John 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 $34Saint John $97
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.19
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Lunch for Two$13
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Bali Cafe for Two$26
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Lunch for Two$7.75
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Lunch for 2$8.59
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Dinner for 2$9.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $36
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $40
- South Bali Beach Tour, Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Fire Dance & Seafood Barbeque Dinner: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Bali Street Food Tour: $65
- Sidemen Cooking Class: $77
- Pure Bali Village Experience, Cooking & Jamu Class+VIP Transfer: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $10Saint John $23
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$52
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Snorkelling Trip$12
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Cooking School$27
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $14
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Melasti Beach: $15
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $17
- Uluwatu Kecak Tickets A Spectacular Show: $17
- Besakih Mother Temple Tukad Cepung East Bali Private Guided Tour: $23
- Alas Harum Bali Cretya Tegalalang Rice Terrace Ubud Swing Ticket: $25
- Private Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Evening Tour in Jimbaran Bay: $27
- Bali Quad Bike ATV Rides in Uluwatu Experiences: $28
- Gunung Kawi Rice Terrace Swing And Waterfall Private Guided Tour : $28
- Uluwatu Temple Entry and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket: $29
- Uluwatu & Kecak Dance Tour: $29
Tours and Activities in Saint John
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- St. John: A Private Island Adventure Tour & Trunk Bay Beach: $627
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.07Saint John $44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Saint John, we can see that Saint John 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 John 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 John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John 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 John Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bali or Saint John?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Bali or Saint John in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Saint John. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
April to September in Bali is the dry season. In July, Bali usually receives less rain than Saint John. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In July, Bali is generally around the same temperature as Saint John. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Saint John fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Saint John 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Bali or Saint John in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bali as well as Saint John. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.
October to March in Bali is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Saint John. Bali usually gets less rain in October than Saint John. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Bali is around the same temperature as Saint John in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Saint John fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Saint John 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bali or Saint John in the Winter?
Both Saint John and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Bali is October to March. In January, Bali usually receives more rain than Saint John. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Bali is around the same temperature as Saint John. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bali in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Saint John averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Saint John 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Bali or Saint John in the Spring?
Both Saint John and Bali during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John year-round.
April to September is the dry season in Bali. Bali usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Saint John. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Bali is generally around the same temperature as Saint John. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Saint John fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Saint John 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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.