How to understand what budget to allocate for food in Bali? If you are going on vacation, most likely you will eat in cafes and restaurants. But what if it's a winter stay or a move? Then daily visits to restaurants can hit your budget, and you may also get tired of homemade food.
Expats mostly cook at home. Prices for groceries vary depending on where they are purchased, the manufacturer, and sometimes the ability to bargain. For example, an experienced Bali resident can buy fruits and vegetables much cheaper at the market than in a supermarket. But this only works if you are familiar with local prices. We will try to help you with this.
We have collected prices for basic products and essential goods that are usually used in everyday life. We will go shopping at Indomaret (the most common minimart in Indonesia), the popular and rather expensive Pepito supermarket, and the local grocery market. We have put together a basket of goods that are familiar to us but are also popular in Indonesia.
Indomaret basket
Here you will not find meat, fruits and vegetables, or alcohol. But, most likely, this store will be the closest to your home."
So, what's in our "Indomaret basket" for February 2023.
Additionally, we provide a conversion to dollars at the current exchange rate.
Bag of "Beras Ramos" rice - 5 kg - 64,000 rupiah ($4.22).
Wheat flour "Kunci Biru" for pies - 1 kg - 16,200 rupiah ($1.07).
Instant oatmeal "Quaker" - 200 g - 12,900 rupiah ($0.85).
"Fettuccine 30/Spaghetti 10" pasta "La Fonte" - 225 grams - 10,000 rupiah ($0.66).
Sliced white sandwich bread "Sari Roti - Tawar" - 370 g - 15,000 rupiah ($0.99).
Sliced white sandwich wheat bread "Sari Roti - Gandum" - 350 g - 22,000 rupiah ($1.45).
Sugar "Gulaku Murni" - 1 kg - 13,500 rupiah ($0.89).
Iodized salt "Indomaret" - 500 g - 5,500 rupiah ($0.36).
Tomato sauce "Indofood" - 275 ml - 9,900 rupiah ($0.65).
Spicy tomato sauce "Indofood Sambal Pedas" - 275 ml - 13,000 rupiah ($0.86).
Mayonnaise "Mama Suka" - 300 g - 34,900 rupiah ($2.30).
Vegetable oil for frying "Bimoli" - 1 liter - 21,400 rupees (1.41 USD).
"Margarine Blue Band Cake & Cookie" - 200 g - 10,100 rupees (0.67 USD).
Ultramilk milk - 1 liter - 21,000 rupees (1.38 USD).
Ultramilk skimmed milk - 1 liter - 23,000 rupees (1.52 USD).
"Cimory" drinkable yogurt - 250 ml - 9,100 rupees (0.60 USD).
"Indomilk" condensed milk - 370 ml - 12,000 rupees (0.79 USD).
"Praline Kraft" cheddar cheese - 160 g - 20,400 rupees (1.35 USD).
"Sari Murni - Teh Asli" tea bags - 25 bags - 6,700 rupees (0.44 USD).
3 in 1 ABC coffee bags - 10 bags - 13,900 rupees (0.92 USD).
Nescafé Classic instant coffee - 50g - 16,900 rupees (1.11 USD).
Eggs - 10 pieces - 22,000 rupees (1.45 USD).
"Oreo Original" cookies - 119.6 g - 9,800 rupees (0.65 USD).
"Alpenliebe" candy - 32 g - 7,300 rupees (0.48 USD).
"SilverQueen Cashew" milk chocolate bar - 58 g - 26,000 rupees (1.71 USD).
"Pantene" shampoo - 160 ml - 32,600 rupees (2.15 USD).
"Pantene" conditioner - 160 ml - 32,600 rupees (2.15 USD).
"Lux" soap - 110 g - 21,700 rupees (1.43 USD).
"Pepsodent" toothpaste - 190 g - 11,600 rupees (0.76 USD).
"Pepsodent" soft toothbrush - 17,700 rupees (1.17 USD).
"Toilet paper Indomaret" - 2 rolls - 10,200 rupees (0.67 USD).
Banana Boat Sport Lotion Spf 30 sunscreen - 90 ml - 143,300 rupees (9.45 USD).
"Rinso Anti Noda+Molto - Rose / Royal Gold" laundry detergent - 770 g - 27,700 rupees (1.83 USD).
"Red Bull" energy drink - 250 ml - 24,400 rupees (1.61 USD).
"Bintang Zero" non-alcoholic beer - 330 ml can - 14,100 rupees (0.93 USD).
Coca-Cola Soft Drink - 390 ml - 5,800 rupees (0.38 USD).
Aqua drinking water - 1.5 liters - 6,400 rupees (0.42 USD).
Refill of a 19-liter water gallon - 21,000 rupees (1.38 USD).
"Marlboro / Marlboro light" cigarettes - 40,000 (2.64 USD).
To see the products mentioned in the list, there are photos of the goods with local prices and conversions to dollars provided below.
Basket "Gourmet Market", also known as "Pepito".
Here the assortment is more familiar. Unlike Indomaret, in the stores of this chain, you can assemble a minimum grocery basket and more.
Prices are listed for February 2023.
Conversion to dollars based on the current exchange rate.
Fruits and Vegetables:
(Prices per 100 grams).
Harum Manis Mango - Rp 7,100 - $0.47
Brazil Mango - Rp 4,800 - $0.32
Dragon Fruit Merah Pitahaya, Large - Rp 2,300 - $0.15
Dragon Fruit Merah Pitahaya, Small - Rp 1,750 - $0.11
Passionfruit - Rp 7,300 - $0.48
Mangosteen - Rp 3,900 - $0.26
Alpukat Mentega Avocado - Rp 5,950 - $0.39
Rambutan - Rp 2,600 - $0.17
Agave - Rp 1,150 - $0.076
Gading Salak - Rp 3,850 - $0.25
Gula Salak - Rp 5,550 - $0.36
Carambola - Rp 1,860 - $0.12
Durian - Rp 5,750 - $0.38
Watermelon - Rp 1,250 - $0.082
Lime - Rp 2,300 - $0.15
Sunkrist Orange - Rp 5,100 - $0.34
Lemon - Rp 5,550 - $0.37
Royal Gala Apple - Rp 7,100 - $0.47
Red Lady Papaya - Rp 1,150 - $0.076
Chinese Cabbage - Rp 1,750 - $0.12
Red Cabbage - Rp 5,100 - $0.34
Cauliflower - Rp 1,800 - $0.12
Red Onion - Rp 9,350 - $0.62
Gondol Tomato - Rp 2,300 - $0.15
Bombay Onion - Rp 2,850 - $0.19
Butternut Squash - Rp 2,400 - $0.16
Potato - Rp 3,450 - $0.23
Garlic - Rp 3,750 - $0.25
Broccoli - Rp 10,450 - $0.69
Green Beans - Rp 6,450 - $0.42
Red Bell Pepper - Rp 15,500 - $1.02
Yellow Bell Pepper - Rp 18,000 - $1.19
Plum - Rp 30,600 - $2.01
Cherry - Rp 70,100 - $4.62
Kiwi - Rp 7,850 - $0.52
White Grapes - Rp 16,550 - $1.09
Ginger (1 root) - Rp 51,400 - $3.38
Betty's Best Blueberries 175g pack - Rp 137,000 - $9.02
Department with fresh meat and fish:
(Prices per 100 grams)
Chicken drumstick - Rp 5,000 - $0.33
Chicken fillet - Rp 6,900 - $0.45
Chicken legs - Rp 5,150 - $0.34
Fish "Mahi Mahi" fillet - Rp 16,670 - $1.10
Fish "Gindara" fillet - Rp 14,700 - $0.97
Fish "Marlin" steak - Rp 17,550 - $1.16
Salmon fillet - Rp 44,000 - $2.90
Pork (names of cuts are not indicated on price tags, see photo)
Pork Filet - Rp 18,300 - $1.20
Danish pork collar - Rp 18,670 - $1.23
Ground pork (local) - Rp 9.00 - $0.59
Pork roast - Rp 16,295 - $1.07
Pork loin fat - Rp 16,295 - $1.07
Beef (see photo)
Choice black Angus shortlate - Rp 22,000 - $1.45
Premium beef mince - Rp 31.00 - $2.04
Grain Fed Black Angus Striploin SB2 - Rp 59,100 - $3.89
Grain Fed Black Angus Rib Eye 150D - Rp 96,100 - $6.33
Wagyu beef chuck tender - Rp 28,300 - $1.86
Maestro Mayonnaise 300 ml - Rp 27,500 - $1.81
Heinz Mustard 400 g - Rp 121,800 - $8.02
Cirio Tomato Paste 350 ml - Rp 34,500 - $2.27
Heinz Ketchup/Sauce Mexican Gourmet Chili 325 g - Rp 22,000 - $1.45
Bertolli Olive Oil 500 ml - Rp 53,000 - $3.49
Golden Bridge Sunflower Oil 1 L - Rp 91,300 - $6.01
Heinz Vinegar 473 ml - Rp 46,000 - $3.03
SW Premium Apple Cider Vinegar 473 ml - Rp 64,000 - $4.21
Bonduelle Canned Corn 300 g - Rp 44,500 - $2.93
Bonduelle Canned Green Peas 140 g - Rp 28,500 - $1.88
Koeleman Pickled Cucumbers 720 ml - Rp 66,000 - $4.35
Larambla Olives 235 g - Rp 68,000 - $4.48
Figaro Capers 285 g - Rp 88,000 - $5.79
President Butter 200 g - Rp 66,000 - $4.35
Elle Vire Butter 200 g - Rp 84,300 - $5.55
Anchor Butter 200 g - Rp 70,100 - $4.62
Bega Hard Cheese Extra Tasty 250 g - Rp 84,500 - $5.56
Bega Processed Cheese 250 g 12 slices - Rp 57,500 - $3.79
Ile de France Camembert Cheese Petit Camembert 125 g - Rp 94,000 - $6.19
Biokul Thick Yogurt Plain 80 ml - Rp 10,100 - $0.67
Heavenly Blush Greek Yogurt 1000 g - Rp
Basket of the market
At local markets, prices for all products are orders of magnitude lower than in supermarkets, and now you can see it for yourself.
But it should be understood that the cost of the same product may also differ on different markets. In fact, a seller at one point can name different prices to two different buyers because price tags are extremely rare here. And also, the price list here is established depending on the area, the number of tourists visiting the market, well, and the size of a particular fruit, seasonality. So all the prices listed below should be viewed with a correction of several thousand rupees/tens of cents. And remember, you can always try to bargain.
Prices are in February 2023
Conversion to dollars at the current rate.
Prices for vegetables, fruits, and meat are listed per 100 grams.
Some items are listed per 1 piece. (Labeled in the photo)
Tomatoes - Rp 1,200 - $0.079
Zucchini - Rp 5,200 - $0.34
Bulgarian pepper - Rp 9,500 - $0.62
Cucumber - Rp 2,400 - $0.16
Eggplant - Rp 5,500 - $0.36
Pumpkin - Rp 1,300 - $0.085
Cabbage - Rp 1,000 - $0.066
Carrots - Rp 1,700 - $0.11
Chinese cabbage - Rp 1,000 - $0.066
Potatoes - Rp 1,800 - $0.12
Avocado - Rp 1,200 - $0.079
Small local pineapple - Rp 6,000 - $0.39
Dragon fruit- Rp 5,750 - $0.38
Watermelon - Rp 1,250 - $0.082
Mango - Rp 2,000 - $0.13
Mangosteen - Rp 2,000 - $0.13
Local mandarin - Rp 3,000 - $0.20
Rambutan - Rp 700 - $0.046
Avocado - Rp 1,200 - $0.079
Small local pineapple - Rp 6,000 - $0.39
Mango - Rp 2,500 - $0.16
Cherry tomatoes - Rp 6,800 - $0.45
Colored cauliflower - Rp 6,000 - $0.39
Broccoli - Rp 7,000 - $0.46
Homemade pork sausage - Rp 12,000 - $0.79
Pork meat - Rp 8,000 - $0.52
Chicken carcass - Rp 4,500 - $0.30
Broccoli - Rp 7,000 - $0.46
Baby bananas (bunch) - Rp 5,000 - $0.33
Coconut (1 piece) - Rp 5,000 - $0.33
Vegetable oil 0.5L - Rp 10,000 - $0.66
Vegetable oil 1L - Rp 17,000 - $1.12
Palm oil 1L - Rp - 14,000 - $0.92
And on the market stalls you can also find local snacks, ready-to-eat food packaged in palm leaves, various pastries and traditional sweets. All of this looks unusual for island guests, but interesting.
The cost of each item is around Rp 1,000 - 6,000 / $0.066 - 0.39.
For example, approximately 120 grams of boiled rice with pieces of chicken costs 39 cents (this was the most expensive item on the stall).
One boiled corn costs Rp 5,000. For comparison, in a tourist spot (beach, fish market) the same corn can cost Rp 20,000.
Price comparison
In order to make it easier to compare prices, we have created a minimum grocery basket and added it to the table.
And let's also compare the prices for fruits at Pepito and at the market:
You can add one right now!