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💰 Costs for your semester abroad in Bali

💸 HOW MUCH DOES A SEMESTER ABROAD IN BALI COST?

Bali is considered a relatively affordable destination for a semester abroad. However, how much you actually spend depends largely on where you stay, how often you travel and what sort of lifestyle you want to lead during your stay.

To help you plan realistically, here’s an honest overview of the typical costs for students in Bali, without unrealistic backpacker budgets or embellished averages.

🎯 The short answer

💸 Budget Student

approx. €800–950 per month

For anyone who’s mindful of their spending and prefers a simpler lifestyle.

⭐ Komfort Student (Recommended)

approx. €1,000–1,400 per month

With this budget, most students in Bali can live a very relaxed life – including accommodation, a scooter, food, sport, leisure and the odd trip.

🌴 Bali Lifestyle Premium

from €1,600 per month

For top-quality accommodation, regular trips to restaurants, beach clubs, travel and maximum comfort.

💡 Our honest recommendation:
Most students feel that €1,000–1,400 per month They’re quite well off financially in Bali and don’t have to constantly watch their budget.

📍 The biggest difference: the region

Not every area in Bali costs the same.

💰 More affordable

Jimbaran, Kerobokan, Kuta

Here you’ll often find cheaper accommodation and a lower cost of living than in the most popular hotspots.

⚖️ Mid-range price point

Pererenan, Seminyak

A good mix of facilities, lifestyle and reasonable costs.

💸 Usually a bit more expensive

Canggu, Uluwatu

Particularly popular with international students, surfers and digital nomads. As a result, rents, café prices and leisure activities are often a bit higher.

🏡 Accommodation

approx. €300–600 per month

Accommodation is the biggest expense for most students.

Many live in modern shared flats, student houses or shared villas with a pool, kitchen, cleaning service and communal areas.

💡 Our tip

Good long-term accommodation for students in popular areas such as Canggu, Seminyak or Uluwatu is often snapped up early.

As we regularly accompany students to Bali ourselves, we’re already familiar with lots of accommodation options and would be happy to help you find the right place to stay for your semester abroad.

👉 Here you’ll find our current accommodation options in Bali

🍜 Food & Drink

approx. €200–400 per month

Eating out in Bali can be extremely cheap – or cost almost as much as in Europe.

Local eateries often offer full meals for just a few euros, whilst international cafés and restaurants are considerably more expensive.

Typical tone:

  • Local eateries: approx. €1–5 per meal
  • Cafés & Restaurants: approx. €5–15 per meal
  • Coffee & snacks: approx. €1–6

People who regularly eat locally often save several hundred euros a month.

🛵 Scooters & Transport

approx. €60–100 per month

For most students, the scooter is the main way to get around in Bali.

Typical costs:

  • Scooter hire: approx. €50–90 per month
  • Petrol: approx. €5–15 per month
  • Grab & Gojek: good value for single journeys (like Uber)

⚠️ An international driving licence is highly recommended.

📱 SIM card & internet

approx. €8–20 per month

Mobile internet in Bali is affordable and reliable.

Most students use local providers such as Telkomsel, XL Axiata or Indosat. In addition, many accommodation options, cafés and co-working spaces have good Wi-Fi.

🏋️ Fitness, sport & hobbies

approx. €20–100 per month

Bali offers the perfect conditions for an active lifestyle.

Many students spend their free time:

  • Gyms
  • Surfing
  • Yoga
  • Padel
  • Beach Walks
  • Massages & Wellness
  • Group activities and events

Costs can vary significantly depending on your interests.

🌴 Leisure, Travel & Nightlife

approx. €80–300 per month

This area is often underestimated.

Many students regularly go on weekend trips or excursions to the most beautiful places in Indonesia.

Popular destinations:

  • Nusa Penida
  • Lombok
  • Gili Islands
  • Uluwatu
  • Amed
  • Komodo

On top of that, there are often additional costs for cafés, beach clubs, events or nightlife.

💡 If you really want to experience Bali, you should set aside a bit of your monthly budget for this.

✈️ One-off costs before departure

As well as the running costs, there are some one-off expenses.

Flight to Bali

approx. €600–1,200

Depending on the season, airline and time of booking.

Visas & Entry

approx. €200

Depending on the length of stay and type of visa.

Overseas health insurance

approx. €30–70 per month

This isn’t the place to cut corners.

Vaccinations & first-aid kit

This varies depending on your personal circumstances and insurance cover. Health insurance often covers the costs.

International driving licence

approx. €15

Highly recommended for scooter riders.

💰 Cost overview at a glance

So you can plan realistically:

🏡 Accommodation
approx. €300–600 per month
Depending on the region, a shared flat, a villa or a flat.

🍜 Food & Drink
approx. €200–350 per month
Local eateries and the odd visit to a café.

🛵 Scooters & Transport
approx. €60–100 per month
Scooter hire, petrol and the odd Grab or Gojek ride.

📱 SIM card & internet
approx. €8–20 per month
Local data packages are usually more than enough.

🏋️ Fitness & Sport
approx. €20–100 per month
The gym, surfing, yoga, padel or other hobbies.

🌴 Leisure & Travel
approx. €80–300 per month
Trips, cafés, beach clubs, events and activities.

🩺 Insurance
approx. €30–70 per month
Good international health insurance is highly recommended.

💸 Miscellaneous
approx. €50–150 per month
Laundry, doctor’s appointments, unexpected expenses or small purchases.

🎯 How much does a trip to Bali cost in total?

💸 Budget Student

approx. €800–950 per month

For anyone who wants to live more affordably.

⭐ Komfort Student (Recommended)

approx. €1,000–1,400 per month

The most realistic budget for most students.

🌴 Bali Lifestyle Premium

from €1,600 per month

For greater comfort, high-quality accommodation and plenty of activities.

💡 5 money-saving tips for Bali

1. Book your accommodation early

Good long-term accommodation in popular areas is often snapped up quickly.

2. Make use of local warungs

Authentic, delicious and much cheaper than international cafés.

3. Rent a scooter monthly rather than daily

Monthly rates are usually significantly cheaper.

4. Plan your trips carefully

Lots of little weekend trips can add up faster than you think.

5. Allow for a budget buffer

In Bali, there are always little extra costs popping up – from laundry and Grab rides to spontaneous activities.

❗️Our honest verdict

Bali is often more affordable than many other international study destinations for a semester abroad – but that doesn’t automatically mean it’s cheap.

If you live sensibly and keep an eye on your spending, you can get by on less than €1,000 a month.

However, most students find their term much more relaxed with a budget of around €1,000–1,400 per month. This generally makes accommodation, getting about, leisure activities, sport and the occasional trip easy to organise.

🌴 That’s exactly why we recommend this budget to most students who want to not only complete their semester abroad in Bali, but also really enjoy it.

Important note: The figures given are based on students’ experiences in Bali and are intended as a guide. Actual costs may vary depending on the region, accommodation, exchange rate and personal lifestyle.