Which place is cheaper, San Juan 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 San Juan?
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 San Juan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or San Juan?
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.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
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 $79San Juan $218
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $79, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $218. 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 San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $37San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $74San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Bali and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Bali or San Juan? 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 San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.10San Juan $14
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$2.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Luxury Bali Private Airport Transfer Alphard: $113
- West Beach Nusa Penida Tour with Speedboat Transfer from Sanur: $99
- Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing, Banana Boat, Jet Ski with Transfer: $81
- Bali Parasailing, Banana, Jet Ski, and Sea Walker with Transfer: $80
- Batur Volcano Jeep Tour Include Private Transfer: $80
- Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Horse Riding on the Black Sand Beach and Free Hotel Transfers: $74
- Bali Jet Ski, Parasailing, Banana, and Donut Boat with Transfer: $74
- Bali Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $72
- Bali Parasailing Adventure, Sea Walker, Donut Boat with Transfer: $68
- Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing Adventure, Donut Boat with Transfer: $67
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- San Juan hotels to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer-TO or FROM: SJUAirport,Cruise,Hotels Puerto Rico: $34
- Premium Transfer Service FROM or TO Rio Grande Puerto Rico: $50
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan Port Arrival Private Transfer: $58
- San Juan hotels to San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $58
- San Juan Port to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $58
- San Juan Airport (SJU) to San Juan hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $58
- One-way transfer from SJU Airport to Cruise Port or Vice Versa: $65
- Transfer SJU Airport to Cruise Port / Vice Versa in Old S.J ONLY: $65
- Roundtrip-Transfer from: SJU Airport,Cruises and Hotels in Puerto Rico LuxurySUV: $70
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Roundtrip-Transfer in Puerto Rico: From Airports, Hotels, Cruises: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan 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 $32San Juan $62
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.11
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Lunch for Two$12
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Bali Cafe for Two$24
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Lunch for Two$7.24
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Lunch for 2$8.02
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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.
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset: $30
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- 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
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $45
- Bali Village Sunset Experience – Jamu, Local Sweets & Dinner: $45
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fly Dining 4 Course Sunset and City Light Dinner Over San Juan: $159
- Morning Old San Juan Food Tour: $169
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $170
- Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walking Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $9.71San Juan $49
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$48
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Snorkelling Trip$11
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Cooking School$25
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- 1 Day Penida Island And Uluwatu Temple Private Guided Tour: $123
- 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
- ATV Ride Adventure in Bali: $31
- All Inclusive Bali Benoa Watersports and Jet Ski Adventure: $26
- All-Inclusive: Besakih Temple & Ancient Village Experience: $78
- Amazing Day Tour: Highlights of Ubud Village Hidden Waterfall: $29
- Amazing Experience ATV Quad Bike with Bali Swing: $75
- Bali : ATV Quad Bike and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch: $35
- Bali : Instagrams Tour Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga- Tukad Cepung , Tibumana Waterfall: $43
- Bali ATV (Quad Bike)+Rafting with lunch+Coffee Plantation tour: $38
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- The Ultimate Self-Guided Hidden Gems Tour in Puerto Rico: $5.00
- San Juan’s Historic Streets Audio Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Transportation in San Juan, Isla verde, Condado, Hotels, Cruises & Airbnb's SJU: $14
- San Juan Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Outdoor Salsa Class Experience in San Juan: $19
- Eco Friendly Farming Tour to Explore Dorado's Most Beautiful Farm: $20
- Old San Juan Tour (1 Hour) by DUHO: $25
- San Juan Ghost Tour: Shrieks in the Sugarcane: $26
- Old San Juan Tour in Spanish: $30
- San Juan Cruise Port: Puerto Rico Artisan Rum Tasting: $39
- San Juan Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour and Complimentary Videos: $40
- Legacy Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $2.87San Juan $12
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Old San Juan Bar Crawl: Experience Local Hotspots: $65
- Puerto Rico Tobacco Farm and Local Brewery Tour: $109
- Puerto Rico's First and Only Craft Beer Brewery Tour!: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and San Juan, we can see that San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Juan 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 San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or San Juan?
San Juan has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali and San Juan, 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.
When is the best time to visit Bali or San Juan?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Bali or San Juan in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bali as well as San Juan. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Juan throughout the year.
Also, April to September in Bali is the dry season. Bali usually gets less rain in July than San Juan. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Juan. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In the summer, Bali often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 287 hours of full sun.
In July, Bali is generally around the same temperature as San Juan. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)San Juan 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Bali or San Juan in the Autumn?
Both San Juan and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to San Juan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Bali is October to March. It rains a lot this time of the year in San Juan. In October, Bali usually receives less rain than San Juan. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in San Juan. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives more sunshine than San Juan during autumn. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Bali is around the same temperature as San Juan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)San Juan 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bali or San Juan in the Winter?
Both San Juan and Bali during the winter 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 San Juan year-round.
October to March is the rainy season in Bali. Bali usually gets more rain in January than San Juan. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In San Juan, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Bali often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 240 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Bali is around the same temperature as San Juan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bali in January average around 26°C (79°F), and San Juan averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)San Juan 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Bali or San Juan in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and San Juan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round. San Juan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
April to September in Bali is the dry season. In April, Bali usually receives around the same amount of rain as San Juan. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Juan this time of the year. In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during spring. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bali is generally around the same temperature as San Juan. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)San Juan 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for San Juan and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 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.