Which place is cheaper, Uppsala 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 Uppsala?
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 Uppsala can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Uppsala?
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.
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best Luxury Tours to Sweden, and The Best Budget Tours to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $79Uppsala $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $79, while the average daily cost in Uppsala is $180. 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 Uppsala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $37Uppsala $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $74Uppsala $202
Compare Hotels in Bali and Uppsala
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Uppsala? 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 Uppsala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.11Uppsala $22
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$2.79
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
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $82
- Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing, Banana Boat, Jet Ski with Transfer: $81
- Bali Parasailing, Banana, Jet Ski, and Sea Walker with Transfer: $80
- Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Bali Jet Ski, Parasailing, Banana, and Donut Boat with Transfer: $74
- Bali Sunrise Horseback Ride at Beach with Hotel Transfer: $73
- Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing Adventure, Donut Boat with Transfer: $67
- Bali Spa Treatment with Airport Transfers (Departure): $64
- Bali Ultimate Watersport Package and Optional Transfers: $64
- Bali Horse Riding Adventure with Hotel Transfer: $60
- Traditional Balinese Massage with Hotel Transfer: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Uppsala?
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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 $32Uppsala $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.
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Bali include Sunset: $21
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset: $30
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- Bali Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $36
- 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
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $55
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $9.72Uppsala $21
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:
- 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
- ATV Ride Adventure in Bali: $31
- 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 Experience ATV Quad Bike with Bali Swing: $75
- BALI INSTAGRAM TOUR: The Most Scenic Spots: $75
- Bali : ATV Quad Bike and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch: $35
- Bali ATV (Quad Bike)+Rafting with lunch+Coffee Plantation tour: $38
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.29
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self Guided Secrets of Uppsala Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Stockholm: Uppsala Half-Day Swedish Oxford & Cathedral Tour: $29
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Adventure parc: $53
- Uppsala : Kayaking or Canoeing Experience: $76
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $95
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $100
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $106
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $107
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $138
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $2.87Uppsala $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Uppsala, we can see that Uppsala 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 Uppsala is in Europe, 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 Uppsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uppsala 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 Uppsala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Uppsala?
Bali has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
Uppsala 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 Uppsala in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bali as well as Uppsala. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Bali is generally a little warmer than Uppsala. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Uppsala. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In the summer, Bali often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Uppsala. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 260 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets less rain in July than Uppsala. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, April to September in Bali is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Uppsala 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Bali or Uppsala in the Autumn?
Both Uppsala and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
Bali is much warmer than Uppsala in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Uppsala fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during autumn. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Bali usually receives more rain than Uppsala. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Bali is October to March.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Uppsala 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Bali or Uppsala in the Winter?
Both Uppsala 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.
Uppsala can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Bali is much warmer than Uppsala. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bali in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Uppsala averages at about -3°C (27°F).
In the winter, Bali often gets more sunshine than Uppsala. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 40 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets more rain in January than Uppsala. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March is the rainy season in Bali.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Uppsala -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Bali or Uppsala in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Uppsala. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
In April, Bali is generally much warmer than Uppsala. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during spring. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bali usually receives more rain than Uppsala. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring. April to September in Bali is the dry season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Uppsala 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Uppsala and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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