Which place is cheaper, Whitsundays or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Whitsundays?
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 Whitsundays can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Whitsundays?
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.
Whitsundays
Just off the coast of Queensland, Australia is a cluster of 74 different islands. These islands, the Whitsunday Islands, welcome over a half a million visitors every year to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Barrier Reef.
As one of the most famous destinations in the world, it's not uncommon to see expensive yachts sailing around among the private ferries. Most of the islands are designated as national parks with access to snorkeling and diving in the coral reefs, or just to lay in the sand on the famous Whitehaven Beach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $73Whitsundays $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $73, while the average daily cost in Whitsundays is $132. 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 Whitsundays in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $42Whitsundays $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $84Whitsundays $138
Compare Hotels in Bali and Whitsundays
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Whitsundays? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.03Whitsundays $55
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$3.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Bali Spiritual: Blessing Ceremony, Pristine Nature and Transfer: $109
- BALI PARAGLIDING Fly, Swing and Soaring above the sea with private transfer: $103
- West Beach Nusa Penida Tour with Speedboat Transfer from Sanur: $99
- Drive Your Own Jet Ski Without Instructor With Private Transfer: $85
- Unforgettable Batur Volcano Hiking With Private Transfer: $85
- 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
- Nusa Penida All-Inclusive Full-Day Tour with Transfers: $66
- Bali Water Sport : Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $64
- Ubud: Sky Bike and Jungle Swing Experience with Transfer: $63
- Bali to/from Gili Gede: Fast Boat (Optional Bali Transfer): $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Whitsundays
Also for Whitsundays, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Whitsunday Islands: Whitehaven Beach Camping Transfer: $124
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Whitsundays?
Prices for flights to both Whitsundays 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 $21Whitsundays $30
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.24
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$27
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Lunch for Two$8.07
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Lunch for 2$8.93
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Dinner for 2$9.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $28
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach: $30
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak And Dinner Half Day Private Guided Tour: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $45
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Whitsundays
For Whitsundays, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $11Whitsundays $25
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$12
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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
- Sightseeing to Ulundanu temple, banyumala waterfall & Tanah lot: $57
- 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
Tours and Activities in Whitsundays
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Whitsundays.
- From Daydream Is.: Whitsundays & Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise: $91
- Whitsundays Camira Sailing Adventure from Daydream Island: $150
- Daydream Island: Great Barrier Reef Adventure Cruise: $195
- Airlie Beach: Private Guided 2-Night Yacht Sailing Cruise: $4,941
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.20Whitsundays $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Whitsundays, we can see that Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays is in Pacific, 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 Whitsundays would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bali or Whitsundays?
Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bali as well as Whitsundays. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Bali is generally around the same temperature as Whitsundaysin January. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In the summer, Bali often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin January. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 285 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Whitsundays. Bali usually gets less rain in July than Whitsundaysin January. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 331 mm (13 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 July and JanuaryBali 27°C (81°F)Whitsundays 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Bali or Whitsundays in the Autumn?
Both Whitsundays 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 a little warmer than Whitsundays in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Whitsundays. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Whitsundays during autumn. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 207 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. In October, Bali usually receives less rain than Whitsundaysin April. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Bali is October to March.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bali or Whitsundays in the Winter?
Both Whitsundays 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.
In the winter, Bali is much warmer than Whitsundays. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bali in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Whitsundays averages at about 16°C (62°F)in July.
In Whitsundays, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Bali often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin July. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 226 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets more rain in January than Whitsundaysin July. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March is the rainy season in Bali.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBali 26°C (79°F)Whitsundays 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Bali or Whitsundays in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Whitsundays. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
In April, Bali is generally a little warmer than Whitsundaysin October. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Whitsundays this time of the year. In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during spring. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 298 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bali usually receives more rain than Whitsundaysin October. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring. April to September in Bali is the dry season.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Whitsundays 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 (79°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 377 mm (14.8 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 312 mm (12.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 191 mm (7.5 in) |
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