Which place is cheaper, Bali or Luxor?
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 Luxor or Bali?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor 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: Luxor or Bali?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, 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 dayLuxor $31Bali $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $31, while the average daily cost in Bali is $79. 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 Luxor and Bali in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Bali $37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Bali $74
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Bali
Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.37Bali $8.10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Private Luxor Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel with Local Driver: $5.00
- Private transfer from/to Luxor train station: $5.00
- Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $6.00
- Luxor Airport Private Departure Transfer: $6.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport and Vice Versa: $6.06
- Private Luxor Airport Transfer: Arrival or Departure: $6.07
- Seamless Transfers Between Luxor Airport & Your Hotel: $6.65
- Private Transfer Between Luxor Airport & Any Hotel: $7.00
- Luxor Airport Private transfer to your hotel or vice versa: $7.00
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- Private Transfer from Train station or bus station in luxor: $7.14
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$2.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Bali Jet Ski, Parasailing, Banana, and Donut Boat with Transfer: $74
- Bali Massage with Transfer to International Bali Airport (DPS): $59
- Bali Nusa Dua Combo Parasailing And Snorkeling Include Transfer: $50
- Bali Parasailing Adventure, Sea Walker, Donut Boat with Transfer: $68
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $66
- Bali Parasailing, Banana, Jet Ski, and Sea Walker with Transfer: $80
- Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Bali Sea Walker Under Water Experience With Hotel Transfer: $32
- Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing Adventure, Donut Boat with Transfer: $67
- Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing, Banana Boat, Jet Ski with Transfer: $81
- Bali Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $72
- Bali Spa Treatment with Airport Transfers (Departure): $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Bali?
Prices for flights to both Bali and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $16Bali $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
- Tourist market,local food tour,the gym and coffee in Luxor: $19
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $20
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco at Luxor Farm: $30
- Luxor West Bank Tour: School, Church & Cooking Class: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Cooking Session with Family in Luxor with lunch: $50
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
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.
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset: $30
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- 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
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $45
- Bali Village Sunset Experience – Jamu, Local Sweets & Dinner: $45
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.89Bali $9.71
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.54
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.60
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Camel Ride for Two$1.20
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City: $6.00
- private Day tour: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Memnon: $6.00
- Luxor Half Day Tour : Karnak & Luxor Temples: $8.00
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Luxor Day Tour: Explore Valley of Kings,Queens, Hatshepsut Temple: $8.00
- Private luxor Tour: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Memnon: $8.01
- Private Tour: Medinet Habu,Valley of the Queens & Deir el-Medina: $8.49
- Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut: $8.90
- Private Tour: Valley of the Kings & Hatchepsut Temple &Tut's Tomb: $9.00
- Private Guided Tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples(With free lunch): $9.00
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon: $9.00
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
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:
- Uluwatu Temple Entrance Ticket: $7.50
- Skip-the-Line: Uluwatu Kecak Dance Ticket (First Session): $9.00
- Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking by Your Bali Trekking Tour: $9.53
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $11
- Kecak Fire Dance Performance Ticket Karang Boma at Uluwatu: $11
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $12
- Secret Comedy Night Bali Ticket: $12
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Melasti Beach: $14
- Uluwatu Kecak Tickets A Spectacular Show: $18
- Best Full Day Of Ubud Private Guided Tour: $19
- Bali Jetski Watersport Nusa Dua Beach Experience: $20
- Skip The Line Tour: Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Tour – Half Day: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.96Bali $2.87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Bali, we can see that Bali is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa 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 Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Bali would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bali than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Bali Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Bali?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Luxor 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 Luxor or Bali?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Luxor or Bali in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Bali. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
April to September in Bali is the dry season. In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Bali. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bali receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is a little warmer than Bali in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Bali fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Bali in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Bali. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
October to March in Bali is the rainy season. Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Bali. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bali receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Luxor is around the same temperature as Bali. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Bali averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Bali in the Winter?
Both Bali and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor 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 January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Bali. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bali receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Luxor is generally much colder than Bali. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Bali fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Bali 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Bali in the Spring?
Both Bali and Luxor during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
April to September is the dry season in Bali. Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Bali. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bali receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Luxor is around the same temperature as Bali in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Bali fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Typical Weather for Bali and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°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 | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°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) | 0 mm (0 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.