This guide to Bali's fruits covers the season calendar, local fruit markets and supermarkets, and tips for choosing ripe fruit. Choose fruit you can peel yourself or wash with bottled or disinfec…
Prolonged drought and high temperatures have been present on the Island of the Gods for quite some time. Such weather could not go unnoticed for mangosteen, one of Bali's export commodities. The fruit…
One of the largest markets with a rich assortment.
You can find almost everything here — local fruits and vegetables, nuts and dried fruits, coconuts, spices, and much more.
This comparison records grocery prices in Bali in February 2023. Use it as a historical snapshot and check current shop prices when planning your budget.
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 f…
Still can’t tell Bali’s most popular mango varieties apart? Think green always means unripe? Don’t be fooled by the plain, firm skin — inside, you might find anything from soft, honey-sweet flesh to a…
If you’ve decided to fill a large basket with fresh vegetables and fruits at a lower price than in a supermarket, you need to visit the traditional vegetable market in the morning. Balinese markets ha…
