Which place is cheaper, Bali or Abu Dhabi?
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 Abu Dhabi or Bali?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Bali can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Bali?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Arab Emirates, 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 dayAbu Dhabi $197Bali $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Bali is $85. 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 Abu Dhabi and Bali in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Bali $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Bali $80
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Bali
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi 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: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Bali $8.68
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Transfer To Abu Dhabi Airport: $29
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $33
- Abu Dhabi Airport Departure Transfer (Abu Dhabi Hotels to Abu Dhabi Airport): $35
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Any Hotel in UAE: $37
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi Port: $38
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Cruise Port to Abu Dhabi Hotels: $38
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi hotels to Abu Dhabi Cruise Port: $38
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Cruise Port to Dubai hotels: $39
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfers: $40
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi city to Abu Dhabi Cruise Port: $41
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$2.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Denpasar HTL-APT(DPS) : $8.88
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
- Denpasar Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $25
- Exclusive Bali Airport Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Uluwatu & South Kuta: $31
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bali Airport: $32
- Ride Bali ATV Adventure Ticket And Transfer: $34
- Bali Nusa Dua Combo Parasailing And Snorkeling Include Transfer: $35
- Bali Parasailing Adventure with Including Hotel Transfer: $45
- Devdan Treasure of the Archipelago Show with Transfer from Bali: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Bali?
Prices for flights to both Bali and Abu Dhabi 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 dayAbu Dhabi $78Bali $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner: $58
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Dune Bashing & BBQ Dinner: $63
- Evening Desert Safari Camel Ride Dinner Live Shows in Abu Dhabi: $69
- Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Live Shows, and BBQ Dinner: $69
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Shows: $73
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Shows and BBQ Dinner: $79
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Shows: $80
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
- Abu Dhabi Dune Bashing, Sand Surfing, Camel Ride, and BBQ Dinner: $89
- Abu Dhabi Desert safari with BBQ Dinner,Sandboarding & Camel ride: $90
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.19
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Lunch for Two$13
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Bali Cafe for Two$26
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Lunch for Two$7.75
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Lunch for 2$8.59
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Dinner for 2$9.42
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 : $29
- Private Tour Rafting Uluwatu Kecak Dance Sunset and Dinner in Jimbaran Bay: $30
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $38
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $40
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $41
- South Bali Beach Tour, Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Fire Dance & Seafood Barbeque Dinner: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner: $65
- Exotic North Bedugul, Tanah Lot, and Jimbaran Seafood Dinner: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Bali $10
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Guided Tour at BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi: $6.98
- Abu Dhabi Mission: Play by Mattel Experience Ticket: $9.14
- Qasr Al Hosn Skip the Line Tickets: $13
- Qasr al Hosn Entrance Ticket: $16
- Qasr al Hosn Entrance Ticket: $16
- Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace of Abu Dhabi Tickets: $16
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Ticket: $18
- Qasr Al Watan Entry Ticket : $18
- Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace Abu Dhabi Ticket: $18
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $20
- Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi Admission Ticket: $20
- Abu Dhabi Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big UAE Quiz (1 Day Pass): $21
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$52
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Snorkelling Trip$12
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Cooking School$27
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Bali Water Sports Adventure: $7.89
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $14
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Melasti Beach: $15
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $17
- Uluwatu Kecak Tickets A Spectacular Show: $17
- Bali Jetski Watersport Nusa Dua Beach Experience : $20
- Besakih Mother Temple Tukad Cepung East Bali Private Guided Tour: $23
- Bali Sea Walker Experience at Nusa Dua Beach: $23
- Private Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Evening Tour in Jimbaran Bay: $27
- Guide, Uluwatu Temple Entry, and Kecak Dance Ticket: $28
- Bali Quad Bike ATV Rides in Uluwatu Experiences: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Bali $3.07
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Bali, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Bali Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Bali?
Abu Dhabi has a larger population, and is about 49% larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi or Bali in the Summer?
Both Bali and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bali is April to September. In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Bali. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bali receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Bali. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Bali during summer. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies, while Bali receives 253 hours of full sun in the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Bali. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Bali averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Bali in the Autumn?
Both Bali and Abu Dhabi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi 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. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in October than Bali. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bali receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the autumn, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Bali. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bali receives 266 hours of full sun.
In October, Abu Dhabi is generally around the same temperature as Bali. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Bali fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Bali in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Bali. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, October to March is the rainy season in Bali. In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Bali. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bali receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Bali during winter. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Bali receives 170 hours of full sun in the winter.
Abu Dhabi is cooler than Bali in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Bali fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Bali 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Bali in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Bali. Abu Dhabi 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. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in April than Bali. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bali receives 70 mm (2.8 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 Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the spring, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Bali. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bali receives 226 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Abu Dhabi is around the same temperature as Bali. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Bali averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Typical Weather for Bali and Abu Dhabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
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