Medanis 24% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (51/10) vs Bali "Fair" (52/10). Dorms avg $13/night vs $9/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇩 Bali
🇮🇩 Medan
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
62 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
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Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $60/night
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Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.30, dorms avg $30
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Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $2.68, 62 hostels
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First-time Europer
★★★★★
0 attractions
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Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇩 Bali | 🇮🇩 Medan | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 | $11 cheaper | $4/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $26 | $20 cheaper | $6/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $53 | $36 cheaper | $17/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇩 Bali | 🇮🇩 Medan |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.98 | $1.77 41% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | — | $4.42 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.68 | $1.77 34% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.30 | $1.59 31% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.27 7% less | $0.29 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇩▼
Bali
Indonesia
52
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $11/night). Strong hostel scene (140 hostels). Plenty to see (122 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelRestup Umalas (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$13/night
Total hostels50
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Medan
Indonesia
51
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelDazhong Backpacker's Hostel (8.9)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇮🇩 Bali
🇮🇩 Medan
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Bali & Medan
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇩 Bali
22°C
High
/
17°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 430mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jun, Jul, Jul
🇮🇩 Medan
No weather data
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇩 Bali
1. Gunung TapakFree
2. Air Panas AngseriFree
3. Far View To WaterfallFree
4. Pura Luhur BatukauFree
5. Rose GardenFree
🇮🇩 Medan
No attraction data
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