The Direct Answer
2 weeks in Bali costs $600–1,100 USD excluding flights. At a tight budget of $43/day: $600. At a comfortable level of $79/day: $1,100. Two weeks is the ideal first-trip length — enough time for Ubud's culture, Canggu's surf, Uluwatu's cliffs, and a Nusa Penida day trip without feeling rushed.
$600
budget (14 days)
$1,100
comfortable
4
areas covered
Advertisement · Google AdSense — 728×90 Leaderboard
Full 14-Day Budget — Category Breakdown
| Category | Budget (14d) | Per day | Comfortable (14d) | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $140 | $10 | $350 | $25 |
| Food (3 meals/day) | $84 | $6 | $210 | $15 |
| Scooter + fuel | $65 | $4.65 | $65 | $4.65 |
| Activities | $100 | $7.15 | $250 | $17.85 |
| Insurance (14 days) | $28 | $2 | $42 | $3 |
| SIM card | $6 | — | $8 | — |
| Airport transfers (×2) | $15 | — | $25 | — |
| Visa (30 days free) | $0 | — | $0 | — |
| Misc (water, tips, laundry) | $30 | $2.15 | $55 | $3.93 |
| TOTAL | $468 | $33/day | $1,005 | $72/day |
The Route — 4 Areas in 14 Days
| Days | Area | Why | Daily budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | 🌿 Ubud | Temples, rice terraces, yoga, monkey forest, cooking class. Cheapest area. | $25–35 |
| 6–9 | 🤙 Canggu | Surf lessons, beach sunsets, Tanah Lot, nightlife, coworking. | $35–50 |
| 10–11 | 🏝️ Nusa Penida | Kelingking Beach, snorkeling Manta Point, Crystal Bay. | $40–60 |
| 12–14 | 🌊 Uluwatu | Cliff temple, Kecak fire dance, Padang Padang beach, final surf. | $30–45 |
Week 1: Ubud (5 days) + Canggu Start (2 days)
| Day | Highlights | Cost (excl. room) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive → Ubud. Market, Campuhan Ridge sunset. | $15 |
| 2 | Tegallalang Rice Terraces + Tirta Empul Temple | $12 |
| 3 | Sacred Monkey Forest + Balinese massage | $16 |
| 4 | Cooking class OR yoga + waterfall | $20 |
| 5 | Free day: rice fields, market, café, relax | $8 |
| 6 | Ride to Canggu → surf lesson at Batu Bolong | $18 |
| 7 | Beach day + Tanah Lot sunset | $12 |
Week 2: Canggu (2 more) + Nusa Penida + Uluwatu
| Day | Highlights | Cost (excl. room) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Canggu — surf, rice field walk, nightlife | $14 |
| 9 | Canggu free day — beach, cafés | $10 |
| 10 | Nusa Penida day trip (snorkeling, Kelingking Beach) | $45 |
| 11 | Recovery day — massage, quiet beach | $10 |
| 12 | Ride to Uluwatu → Padang Padang beach | $10 |
| 13 | Uluwatu Temple + Kecak fire dance at sunset | $15 |
| 14 | Final beach morning → airport | $12 |
Advertisement · Google AdSense — 300×250
What $600 Gets You in 2 Weeks
- 14 nights in clean guesthouses with AC and WiFi
- 42 warung meals (nasi goreng, nasi campur, mie goreng, sate, babi guling)
- 2 weeks of scooter freedom across 4 areas
- Tegallalang + Tirta Empul + Monkey Forest + Tanah Lot + Uluwatu Temple
- Kecak fire dance at sunset over the Indian Ocean
- 2 surf lessons at Batu Bolong
- A Nusa Penida day trip with snorkeling
- 3–4 one-hour Balinese massages
- Travel insurance the entire trip
That's more than most people experience in a $3,000 European holiday.
Total Trip Cost — With Flights
| From | Flight (return) | + Budget 14d | Total trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $195–390 | $600 | $795–990 |
| 🇬🇧 UK | $625–1,500 | $600 | $1,225–2,100 |
| 🇺🇸 USA | $600–1,400 | $600 | $1,200–2,000 |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $74–185 | $600 | $674–785 |
| 🇪🇺 Europe | $540–1,296 | $600 | $1,140–1,896 |
Best Ubud Tour — Save Day 2 Planning
Rice terraces, temples, monkey forest — fully guided with hotel pickup. Saves you a full day of logistics.
Check Tour Prices →Affiliate link