Which place is cheaper, Bali or Eilat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eilat or Bali?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Eilat or Bali? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Eilat or Bali?
Eilat
Eilat serves as the gateway to Israel from Egypt. It's located at the southern tip of the country and sits on the Red Sea with views of the Gulf of Aqaba. It's location in the Negev Desert along the beautiful coast make it appealing to both domestic and international vacationers.
Eilat is a resort town with many dive shops and snorkeling opportunities. The population of about 50,000 can easily be overshadowed by vacationers. With no shortage of sun, entertainment, bars, and partying, you will find both Israeli and international tourists looking for an oasis of fun and relaxation.
Although the area's coral reefs were being damaged by overuse, the removal of contraversial fish cages in 2008 has led to a slow recovery and an improvement in the quality of diving and snorkeling in the area. There are also less crowds than you will find in Sharm el-Sheikh or Dahab, Egypt.
Eilat has a hot desert climate. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are warm and dry. Temperatures in the winter can range from 52 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures are usually between 79 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel, 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 dayEilat $140Bali $73
The average daily cost (per person) in Eilat is $140, while the average daily cost in Bali is $73. 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 Eilat and Bali in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEilat $93Bali $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEilat $186Bali $84
Compare Hotels in Eilat and Bali
Looking for a hotel in Eilat or Bali? 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: Eilat Hotel Prices and Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eilat $13Bali $9.03
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eilat
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eilat:
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Local Bus$3.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eilat
Also for Eilat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Ramon airport Eilat to Eilat Hotels or Arava Border : $70
- From Jerusalem: One-Way Shuttle Transfer to Eilat: $90
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:
- 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: $63
- Traditional Balinese Massage with Hotel Transfer: $50
- Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer: $15
- 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
- Parasailing Adventure In Bali Including Return Transfer: $46
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Ngurah Rai Bali Airport Private Transfer: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Eilat or Bali?
Prices for flights to both Bali and Eilat 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 dayEilat $35Bali $21
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eilat $16Bali $11
Tours and Activities in Eilat
For Eilat, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Eilat: $30
- Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains: $55
- From Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour: $63
- Red canyon jeep tour in Eilat: $70
- Timna park Jeep tour adventure: $70
- Park Timna: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Red Canyon: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Timna Park Tour from Eilat: $150
- Petra 1-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Traditional Lunch: $199
- Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat: $199
- 1 Day Tour to Petra From Eilat: $217
- Day Tour to Petra from Eilat: $219
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEilat $27Bali $3.20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eilat and Bali, we can see that Eilat is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eilat is in Middle East and Bali is in Asia, 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 Eilat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eilat 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 Eilat Expensive? and Is Bali Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eilat or Bali?
Bali has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Eilat. When comparing the sizes of Eilat and Bali, 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 Eilat or Bali?
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 Eilat or Bali in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Eilat as well as Bali. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
Also, April to September in Bali is the dry season. Eilat usually gets less rain in July than Bali. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bali receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Eilat this time of the year. In the summer, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Bali. Eilat gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bali receives 253 hours of full sun.
Eilat can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Eilat is generally a little warmer than Bali. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 33°C (91°F), and Bali fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEilat 33°C (91°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Bali in the Autumn?
Both Bali and Eilat are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Bali is October to March. In October, Eilat usually receives less rain than Bali. Eilat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bali receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Bali. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Eilat. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Bali during autumn. Eilat gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Bali receives 266 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Eilat is around the same temperature as Bali in the autumn. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Bali fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEilat 26°C (79°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Bali in the Winter?
Both Bali and Eilat during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Eilat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
October to March is the rainy season in Bali. Eilat usually gets less rain in January than Bali. Eilat gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Bali receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Eilat. In the winter, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Bali. Eilat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bali receives 170 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Eilat is much colder than Bali. Typically, the winter temperatures in Eilat in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Bali averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEilat 14°C (57°F)Bali 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Bali in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Eilat and Bali. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Eilat year-round. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
April to September in Bali is the dry season. In April, Eilat usually receives less rain than Bali. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bali receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In Eilat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Bali during spring. Eilat gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Bali receives 226 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Eilat is generally cooler than Bali. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 24°C (75°F), and Bali fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEilat 24°C (75°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Typical Weather for Bali and Eilat
| Eilat | Bali | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 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.