Bali Cost of Living 2025 🇮🇩 | The REAL Truth: Cheap vs. Expensive Life in Paradise (Full Breakdown)

Bali can be too cheap or too expensive — it all depends on how you live here.
In this video, I break down the real cost of living in Bali (2025) — from villas, food, transport, gyms, and lifestyle costs — plus the hidden truth nobody talks about: how easy it is to burn your money if you don’t manage it right.

I’ve lived in Bali for almost a year now. I’ve experienced both the Instagram dream life and the real everyday Bali grind.
If you’re thinking about moving to Bali, working remotely, or even just visiting for a few weeks, this guide will show you exactly what to expect — whether you’re on a budget or looking for luxury.

💰 COST BREAKDOWN (Mentioned in the Video)

🏠 Accommodation:
• Budget rooms: 5M–10M IDR/month (€300–€600)
• Mid-range villas: 15M–30M IDR/month (€900–€1,800)
• Luxury villas: 50M+ IDR/month (~€3,000)
• Resorts (per night): 5M–6M IDR (€400–€450/night)

🛵 Transportation:
• Scooter rental: 800K–1.5M IDR/month (€50–€100)
• Petrol: 10K–15K IDR/liter (€1)
🚫 Don’t rent a car unless you love traffic.

🍛 Food:
• Local warungs: 20K–40K IDR (€1–€3)
• Cafes: 80K–200K IDR (€5–€12)
• Fancy restaurants: 400K+ IDR (€25–€30)

💪 Lifestyle:
• Gym memberships: $150–$200/month
• Coworking, massages, SIM cards, and visa runs = monthly extras

👉 You can live like a king for $1.5K/month or go broke chasing luxury.
The secret? Discipline, purpose, and smart budgeting.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Intro
0:12 – Resort tour
0:27 – Who I am (Qais & Vanessa)
0:46 – Why we moved near Ubud
1:00 – Cost of living explained
1:45 – Avoiding tourist traps
2:40 – Real life vs Instagram life
3:00 – 6M IDR/night villa
3:30 – Sweden vs Bali cost
4:42 – Our real villa rent
5:28 – Housing breakdown
5:47 – Transport cost
6:12 – Food prices
6:45 – Gym & extras
7:21 – Live cheap or go broke
7:45 – Freedom needs discipline
8:00 – Budget smart + subscribe