Gili Islandsis 26% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (58/10) vs Canggu "Fair" (43/10). Dorms avg $11/night vs $9/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇩 Canggu
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 9.5 rating
★★★★★17 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $53/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $36/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.42, dorms avg $11
★★★★★Coffee $1.80, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $2.58, 15 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.54, 17 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇩 Canggu | 🇮🇩 Gili Islands | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 | $11 cheaper | $4/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $31 | $21 cheaper | $10/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $57 | $40 cheaper | $17/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇩 Canggu | 🇮🇩 Gili Islands |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.99 | $1.06 65% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $13.15 | $5.40 59% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.58 | $2.54 2% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.42 | $1.80 26% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.27 55% less | $0.60 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇩43
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $11/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelThe Soul House Bali (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$11/night
Total hostels15
🇮🇩58
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelMad Monkey Gili Trawangan (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels17
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
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🇮🇩 Canggu
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
City to City
Getting Between Canggu & Gili Islands
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇩 Canggu
🌧 Rainfall: 319mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
🌧 Rainfall: 196mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇩 Canggu
1. Jembatan Bok BuntungFree
2. Pare's CastleFree
3. Patung Macan Putih Desa BalongjerukFree
4. Patung MastripFree
5. Taman Kilisuci PareFree
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
1. BunkerFree
2. Gili Meno Taman Burung - Bird ParkFree
3. Gili Meno TurtlesFree
4. HalikFree
5. MALIMBU 2Free
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