Wondering how much it would cost to live in Bali for a month with your teenage son? This comprehensive travel guide, compiled by a family of 40-something dads who packed up their house and left home, covers everything from accommodations, food, transportation, and even unexpected expenses. Discover the realistic costs of a month-long family vacation.
1. Why Bali is the best place to live with your family for a month
Spending a month with family requires far more than traveling alone. Indeed, spending a month in Bali really made me realize why it's the best travel destination.
then Now, let's find out why living in Bali with your family for a month is the best.
- delicacy
Bali, a popular vacation destination for people from all over the world, offers a wealth of delicious food from all over the world.
Indonesia From Bali's signature dishes, Nasi Goreng and Mee Goreng, to pizza, spaghetti, Thai food, and even Korean food. There are so many delicious restaurants that there is almost nothing that is not there.
Among the many areas of Bali, Ubud in particular is a place where, to put it mildly, every other restaurant is a gourmet restaurant. And it's not just imitations; there are plenty of dishes that truly capture the authentic flavors of local cuisine.

One of my favorite restaurants and frequented by many is a handmade burger joint called Pat Tony. Apparently, Pat Tony was opened by an Australian who loved Bali and insisted on serving authentic local cuisine.
The most important thing when traveling is food. It's not easy to live in a place where the food doesn't suit your taste, but this is the case. Bali is a perfect destination for a family trip, with its abundance of delicious restaurants.am.
- exotic culture
Who among us, living in the heart of Korea, would dream of traveling to a place not so different from Korea? Probably not many.
In a culture completely different from Korea To experience an environment I have never felt before, a place that inspires my undifferentiated thoughts and stimulates my imagination, that place is Bali.I think so.

Just stepping outside your accommodation, you'll immediately feel the Hindu culture of many Balinese. Wherever you go, you'll experience not only the culture of the Indonesian people, but also their hospitality.
If you want to find healing and inspiration amidst the beauty of nature, we recommend Bali, the "Island of the Gods."Do it.
- low prices
At the current exchange rate, 10,000 rupees is about 844 won, and it is generally listed on the price tag. If you subtract one '0' from the rupiah, you can calculate it in Korean Won. For example, 20,000 rupees is calculated as 2,000 won.
Because in general, the price in a typical restaurant in Bali is 16%, including service charge (6%) and tax (10%), so the calculation above is generally correct.

Of course, it varies greatly depending on the product you purchase, but the prices of daily necessities, clothes, and restaurant food that we purchase a lot are much lower than in Korea, so it is a very good environment for Koreans to live for a month.
2. Expenses incurred by a family of three in one month
In fact, even if we disclose the cost of living for a month in great detail, people may feel that disclosing the cost is meaningless depending on their travel style and lifestyle.
However, since it generally costs a certain amount of money and can be used as a reference for budgeting, it is based on a family of three., We reveal the total cost of our one-month stay in Bali.do.
| personnel | 3 adults (couple and their first-year middle school son) |
| period | May 9, 2024 - June 7, 2024 (30 days) |
| Airline ticket (one way) | Incheon ⮕ Bali 1,351,600 won |
| Bali visa issuance | 46,755 won per person |
| Travel insurance (MyBank 3 months) | 167,454 won |
| E-SIM (SIM Store – 30-day 2G) | 23,900 won per person |
| 7 nights in Nusa Dua (Airbnb) | 547,567 won |
| 7 nights in Kuta (Trip.com) | 371,738 won |
| 8 nights in Ubud (book on site) | 363,000 won |
| 7 nights in Legian (Airbnb) | 514,435 won |
| Food expenses | 1,742,774 won |
| Taxi (Grab) | 169,470 won |
| Experience, admission fee | 91,500 won |
| Laundry fee | 22,590 won |
| grocery store | 190,802 won |
| Total cost of living in Bali for a month (for 3 people) | 5,495,585 won |
- Grab
Grab is as essential an app in Bali as KakaoTalk is in Korea. Gojek, with nearly identical features, is a rival app to Grab.
Even though it is the same distance, Grab and Gojek often have different prices. Compare prices between two places and use the service to get the same service at a cheaper price.Do it. 🔎[Honest Comparison of Bali Grab vs. Gojek for a Family in Their 40s] Go see the article.
- Laundry fee
There's no need to do your laundry by hand in Bali, as the laundry service is very well-established, convenient, and even cheap.
There are laundry shops for foreigners all over the neighborhood. Washing is possible for about 1,500 to 2,500 won per kg.Therefore, it would be good to actively utilize the laundry service.
- E-SIM
E-SIM is a very convenient service that allows you to use it locally without having to change your phone number or replace your SIM card. Since many areas lack internet access and Wi-Fi is also weak, using an E-SIM with good coverage is a good option.
I hope this information will be helpful to someone, as I was looking for some helpful information while preparing for my family trip.
Of course, each person's travel style will be different, but I hope that you will refer to the above amounts and plan your travel budget wisely, so I am leaving this record.
3. Honest review of my Bali trip, paid for with my own money.
I've been to Bali three times now. Every time I visit, I discover something new. It's a fantastic island for those tired of city life and dreaming of exploring a new world.
If anyone has any questions, If you feel the need for healing and creative inspiration from nature, we recommend a trip to Bali, the "Island of the Gods."Do it.
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