Should you visit Jaipur or Bali?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jaipur and Bali can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Jaipur or Bali?
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
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 Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
Which place is cheaper, Bali or Jaipur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $21, 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 Jaipur and Bali in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Jaipur 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:
Jaipur Hotel Prices and
Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfer:
$9.60
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Jaipur Airport Transfer:
$10
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Private Train Station Transfer :- From Jaipur Train Station to Hotel:
$10
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Private Full-Day City Tour with Guide and Transfers:
$11
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Private Transfer Jaipur Airport JAI To Jaipur Hotels:
$11
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Full-Day Guided City Tour with Hotel Transfers:
$13
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Private Jaipur Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel/Accommodation:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer To or From the City Hotel:
$17
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Round trip airport Transfer Between Jaipur & Jaipur Airport JAI:
$17
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One Way Transfer from Jaipur :
$17
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Private Arrival Transfer: Jaipur International Airport to Hotel:
$18
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Jaipur International Airport:
$18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
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Paragliding In Bali With Private Hotel Transfer:
$140
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Bali Spiritual: Blessing Ceremony, Pristine Nature and Transfer:
$115
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BALI PARAGLIDING Fly, Swing and Soaring above the sea with private transfer:
$114
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Luxury Bali Private Airport Transfer Alphard:
$113
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Drive Your Own Jet Ski Without Instructor With Private Transfer:
$95
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Bali Parasailing, Banana, Jet Ski, and Sea Walker with Transfer:
$80
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Batur Volcano Jeep Tour Include Private Transfer:
$80
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Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer:
$76
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Horse Riding on the Black Sand Beach and Free Hotel Transfers:
$74
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Bali Water Sport : Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers:
$72
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Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers:
$69
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Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing Adventure, Donut Boat with Transfer:
$67
Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Bali?
Prices for flights to both Bali and Jaipur 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 day
Jaipur $7.79
Bali $34
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Jaipur Street food tour:
$4.31
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Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.:
$9.92
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Jaipur Home Cooking Experience with Authentic Lunch/Dinner:
$14
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Best Food Tour in Jaipur:
$15
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Feast on the Streets: Best Jaipur Food Tour:
$15
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Food Tour and Eat like Locals :
$16
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Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner:
$16
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Jaipur Half-Day tour: Bazaar & Street Food Tour by Car or Tuk-Tuk:
$16
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Amber Fort Light & Sound Show with Dinner:
$17
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Cooking Class and Cultural Evening with Locals:
$17
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Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour:
$19
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Cooking class demo with dinner :
$20
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.
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Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset :
$29
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Private Tour Rafting Uluwatu Kecak Dance Sunset and Dinner in Jimbaran Bay:
$30
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Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran:
$32
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Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner:
$33
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Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach:
$38
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Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran:
$40
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Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran:
$41
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South Bali Beach Tour, Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Fire Dance & Seafood Barbeque Dinner:
$50
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Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua:
$55
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Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay:
$63
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Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner:
$65
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Exotic North Bedugul, Tanah Lot, and Jimbaran Seafood Dinner:
$65
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two
$1.14
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
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Private Half-Day Instagram Tour with Guide:
$1.80
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Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk:
$2.00
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Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar & City Palace Guided Tour:
$2.24
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Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk:
$2.40
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Amber Fort, Stepwell & Blind Love Temple Guided Tour:
$2.40
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Amber Fort Full or Half-Day Guided Tour by Car:
$2.40
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Private Guided Half Day Tour in Jaipur:
$2.54
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Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort From Delhi By Car - All Inclusive:
$2.63
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Jaipur City Sightseeing Private Tour (Half/Full Day Option):
$2.70
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Private Full Day Jaipur City Tour with Pick-Up &Drop:
$2.82
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Private City Tour with Car, Guide, Tickets & Lunch:
$2.85
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Private Tour by Tuk-Tuk for Sightseeing in Jaipur:
$3.20
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:
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Bali Telaga Waja White Water Rafting Adventure :
$55
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Legendary Scenic Spots Of Nusa Penida Private Guided Day Tour:
$48
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Private Tours Tegenungan Waterfall Ubud Palace & Market:
$80
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Ubud Bali ATV Quad Bike Adventure:
$45
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White Water Rafting Adventure at Telaga Waja River :
$54
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2 Day Tours Ubud Art Village, Dance And Other Tourist Attractions:
$186
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3-Days Lombok,Gili island Tour Hopping around departure from Bali island:
$300
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5 Hours Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Tour Including Tanjung Jepun:
$59
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6-Hour White Water Rafting and Kanto Lampo Waterfall Private Tour:
$79
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ATV Tour Through Fun Zone and Scenic Trek:
$35
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Adventure Rafting Journey With Us! And Ubud Tours :
$123
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All Inclusive Tour to Tanah Lot Temple and Monkey Forest:
$56
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
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Pub Crawl Jaipur:
$37
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Jaipur Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off:
$147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Bali, we can see that Bali is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is Bali Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jaipur or Bali?
Jaipur has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur 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.
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