Cheap Food in Bali: A Budget Eating Guide for Travellers

Cheap food in Bali is easy to find once you know where to eat and when to look for it. This guide covers estimated prices, where to eat, and how to save without giving up comfort.

Estimated Daily Food Costs in Bali

Food prices in Bali vary widely depending on location and type of place. The figures below are market estimates that can change. They are not official prices and not rates we guarantee.

Choosing local warungs for your main meals usually keeps daily food spending far below the cost of beachfront restaurants.

Popular Places to Find Cheap Food

• Local warungs in Denpasar and the city centre, where Balinese people eat every day.
• Traditional markets for fruit, snacks and ready-to-eat food in the morning.
• Night warungs along main roads, which often stay open late.
• Areas away from crowded tourist zones such as Kuta and Seminyak, where prices tend to be higher.

Prices in beach areas and main tourist zones are usually higher than in town. To save, look for a warung a little away from the crowds.

Tips to Save on Food in Bali

1. Eat lunch at a local warung and keep a larger share of your budget for dinner somewhere you choose.
2. Order portions to suit your appetite and ask whether a smaller serving is available.
3. Drink refill water or large bottled water to cut drink costs.
4. Compare prices before sitting down at places that do not display a price list.
5. Use your own transport so you can look for food in different areas without paying taxi fares.

Planning a Daily Food Budget

To set a budget, multiply the number of days by your usual eating habits. For example, if you eat at a local warung twice a day and visit a café now and then, your daily spending is easy to estimate. Always add a small buffer, since prices can change.

If you also want to explore more widely, scooter rental in Bali helps you find small warungs away from the main roads. For areas with plenty of food choices, see scooter rental in Ubud or scooter rental in Canggu.

How SiapPergi Helps You Get Around

SiapPergi offers scooter and car rental across Bali at fixed catalogue prices: scooters from Rp70.000 per day and cars from Rp310.000 per day. Every scooter includes 2 helmets, and delivery and pick-up to your hotel, villa or Ngurah Rai Airport carry no extra charge. There is no deposit, your passport is not held, and you pay in Rupiah when the vehicle arrives.

For the full range of vehicles and prices, see car rental in Bali or how to book. Bookings are made on WhatsApp at +6281808001102, every day from 07.00 to 23.00 WITA.

Things to Keep in Mind

Traffic rules, permits and fees can change. For riding rules, check the official source from the local police or the relevant authority. Food prices in this article are estimates and may differ from place to place.