Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Toronto?
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 Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $74Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $74, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $42Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $84Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Bali and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.12Toronto $32
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$3.13
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: $64
- Traditional Balinese Massage with Hotel Transfer: $50
- Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer: $16
- 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
- Private Airport Transfer and Others: $50
- Parasailing Adventure In Bali Including Return Transfer: $46
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Convenient bus transfer between Hamilton Airport and Toronto: $3.65
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $9.03
- One Way: from/to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) - Private Transfer: $38
- Private Airport Transfer Pearson Airport to or from Toronto: $41
- Private Departure Transfer-Toronto to Pearson Airport(YYZ) or YTZ: $41
- Private Transfer Toronto Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotels: $42
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by Business Car: $59
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Richmond Hill Black Car Service: $61
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto hotel/address -Arrival Private Transfer: $63
- Toronto City to Pearson Airport Departure Private Transfer: $64
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Mississauga City Black Car Service: $64
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $21Toronto $66
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.25
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$27
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Lunch for Two$8.14
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Lunch for 2$9.02
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Dinner for 2$9.89
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: $28
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach: $29
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak And Dinner Half Day Private Guided Tour: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $33
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
- Bali Night Market Food Tour From Ubud: $35
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- E-Scooter Food Tour Toronto: $45
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $11Toronto $31
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$13
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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
- 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
- 3 Days Full Day Tours Tanah Lot Temple The Gate Of Heaven Temple: $300
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.65
- Downtown City Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.31
- Toronto Beneath The Surface Walking Tour: $4.47
- Downtown Toronto Walking Tour: $4.47
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.47
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.12
- Queen Street West: An audio tour exploring Toronto's coolest street: $5.20
- Kensington Market: Downtown Toronto Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Kensington Market, Chinatown and the Art Gallery of Ontario: A Self-Guided Tour: $5.99
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Toronto's Waterfront: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.21
- Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.23Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Finest Whisky Exploration Game in Toronto Distillery District: $8.20
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $21
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto: $36
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto 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 Toronto. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Toronto, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bali. In the summer, Bali often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets less rain in July than Toronto. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 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)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Bali or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
Bali is much warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Bali usually receives around the same amount of rain as Toronto. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 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)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Bali or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bali as well as Toronto. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. In the winter, Bali is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bali in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
In the winter, Bali often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets more rain in January than Toronto. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 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)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Bali or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto 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 Toronto. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during spring. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bali usually receives more rain than Toronto. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 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)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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