A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ho Chi Minh City vs. Bali for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Ho Chi Minh City Prices
  Bali Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Ho Chi Minh City $69
  Bali $62

The average daily cost (per person) in Ho Chi Minh City is $69, while the average daily cost in Bali is $62. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Ho Chi Minh City and Bali in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Ho Chi Minh City $42
  Bali $35
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Ho Chi Minh City $84
  Bali $70

Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Ho Chi Minh City $13
  Bali $7.78

Typical Local Transportation prices in Ho Chi Minh City

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ho Chi Minh City:

• Short Taxi Ride
  $1.50
• Taxi From Airport
  $8.55
• Cyclo Ride (One Hour)
  $1.71

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ho Chi Minh City

Also for Ho Chi Minh City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Private Airport Transfer: Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat Int. Airport (SGN): $10
• Ho Chi Minh Private Transfer Tan Son Nhat Airport To Hotel: $13
• Private Departure Transfer: Ho Chi Minh City Hotels to Tan Son Nhat Airport: $13
• Ho Chi Minh City Shared Arrival Transfer: Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Hotel: $14
• Ho Chi Minh City Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Tan Son Nhat International Airport: $14
• Private Transfer: Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Hotels: $17
• Saigon Private Airport Transfer: $17
• Private Airport Transfers To Or From Ho Chi Minh City: $18
• Ho Chi Minh City Private Airport Arrival Transfer: $19
• Ho Chi Minh City Private Airport Departure Transfer: $19
• Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Ho Chi Minh Airport: $20
• Saigon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Center Private Transfer: $20

Typical Local Transportation prices in Bali

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:

• Motorbike Rental
  $3.34

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:

• Private Transfer from Bali to Sitia (JSH) Airport: $394
• Crete Private Transfer from Bali city to Heraklion (HER) Airport: $108
• Bali Departure Private Transfers from Bali Central to Bali Airport DPS: $83
• Bali Airport: Luxury Private Transfer by Alphard Vellfire: $65
• Ubud: Jungle Trampoline, Swing & Luwak Coffee with Transfer: $57
• Airport transfer and tour service: $56
• Departure Private Transfer Nusa Dua or Seminyak to Bali Airport DPS by Minivan: $52
• Airport Transfer Service from Area Ubud / Tanah Lot / Pecatu (13 Seater): $52
• Airport Transfer Service from Area Ubud / Tanah Lot / Pecatu (8 seater): $41
• Return Private Transfer for Night Safari: $41
• Airport Transfer Service from Area Ubud / Tanah Lot / Pecatu: $23
• Private One-Way Transfer Between Legian & DPS Airport: $17

Is it cheaper to fly into Ho Chi Minh City or Bali?

Prices for flights to both Bali and Ho Chi Minh City 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Ho Chi Minh City $12
  Bali $17

Typical Food prices in Ho Chi Minh City

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ho Chi Minh City:

• Street Food Dinner (for Two)
  $4.57
• Pizza
  $5.56
• Sweet Rice
  $1.28
• Pork Sandwich
  $0.64
• Casual Lunch (for Two)
  $7.25
• Western Lunch (for Two)
  $13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ho Chi Minh City

For Ho Chi Minh City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Ho Chi Minh Private Half Day Street Food Tour with Local Students: $18
• SaiGon Street Food Tour By Scooter With Student: $22
• Walking Food Tour With Local Student: $26
• Private Street Food Tour on Motorbikes: $28
• Private Half-Day Ho Chi Minh Food Tour with Local Students: $28
• Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike with Local Students: $30
• Walking market food tour by night in Ho Chi Minh city - private groups: $32
• Street food Tours: $35
• Small Floating Market & Mekong Delta Tour with Kayak, Boat, Bike, Cooking Class: $35
• Private Street Food Tour by Scooter in Ho Chi Minh City: $35
• Half-Day Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour By Motorbike: $36
• Private Walking Saigon Food Tour with Ao Dai Girl by Night: $38

Typical Food prices in Bali

Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:

• Coffee
  $1.34
• Lunch for Two
  $15
• Bali Cafe for Two
  $29
• Lunch for Two
  $8.68
• Lunch for 2
  $9.62
• Dinner for 2
  $11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.

• Eat while chef is cooking in front of you: $24
• Sidemen: Firewood Cooking Class & Organic Farm Tour: $28
• From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $30
• Withlocals your Way: 100% Personalised Bali Private Food Tour: $39
• Bali Cooking Class: $39
• Ubud: Romantic Barbecue Dinner by the Pool: $57
• Private Full or Half-Day Authentic Food Tour: $58
• Romantic Dinner by Oceana Restaurant & Bar: $74
• Ubud: Romantic Dinner among the Rice Fields: $110
• Ubud: Romantic Dinner on a Forest Tree Deck: $214

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Ho Chi Minh City $17
  Bali $9.32

Typical Entertainment prices in Ho Chi Minh City

For Ho Chi Minh City, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:

• Massage
  $5.98

Tours and Activities in Ho Chi Minh City

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ho Chi Minh City.

• The Bachelorette Full Day Private Tour with Pickup: $3.24
• Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket: $9.00
• Small-Group Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: $9.24
• The Insider's Saigon - Private and Custom Motorbike Tour: $12
• Exploring Cu Chi Tunnel with Pioneer Travel Tour Guide: $12
• Water Puppet Show Ticket in Ho Chi Minh City with Hotel Delivery: $15
• Skip the Line: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Tickets: $17
• Skip the Line: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Tickets: $17
• Golden Dragon Water Puppet Entrance Tickets: $17
• Private Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing by Motorbike with Local Students: $19
• Private City Tour Half Day By Scooter: $19
• Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnel Tour: $20

Typical Entertainment prices in Bali

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:

• Spa for Two
  $58
• Snorkelling Trip
  $13
• Cooking School
  $30

Tours and Activities in Bali

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:

• 2 Days Rinjani Trekking Tour: $250
• Amazing Nusa Penida Snorkeling Experience: $63
• Ancient Tour to Yeh Pulu and Goa Gajah: $45
• Ayung River: All Inclusive Rafting Adventure: $26
• Bali - Kintamani Tour: $65
• Bali - Ubud Tour: $60
• Bali 5 Days Tour & Activities - All Included: $306
• Bali ATV or Quad Bike Tandem Tour Package: $101
• Bali Alternative Temples Private Group Tour: $74
• Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket: $25
• Bali Countryside Bike Tour Package: $101
• Bali Full-Day Private Customized Tour: $50

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Ho Chi Minh City $6.83
  Bali $2.75

Typical Alcohol prices in Ho Chi Minh City

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Ho Chi Minh City:

• Beer
  $0.43