Practical Info A–Z
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Medical Care
Medical care in Bali is above average for Southeast Asia — at least in the tourist centers. However, for serious emerge…
Banks & Money
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). 1€ ≈ 17,000-17,500 IDR (as of 2025). The large denominations (50,000 and 100,000 IDR…
Shopping & Bargaining
On Bali's markets and in many shops, bargaining is common — and it's not a necessary evil, but a social act and part of…
Holidays
Bali celebrates both Indonesian national holidays and its own Hindu festivals (calculated according to different calend…
Internet & SIM Card
Wi-Fi: Almost every hotel, restaurant, and café in Bali has free Wi-Fi. The speed varies greatly: In Seminyak and Cangg…
Climate & Best Travel Time
Bali has a tropical humid climate with two seasons: Dry season (April–October): The best time to travel. Sunny, little…
LGBTQ+ Travelers
Within Indonesia, Bali is the most liberal place for LGBTQ+ travelers — but that doesn't mean it's without issues. Homo…
Emergencies
Emergency numbers: Police: 110 Fire department: 113 Ambulance: 118 or 119 Tourist Police Bali: +62 361 224 111 (English…
Opening Hours
Banks: Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00 (some until 16:00). Saturday occasionally 8:00–12:00. ATMs 24/7. Shops: Tourist areas 9:00/10…
Renting a Scooter
The scooter (simply called "motor" in Bali) is the main mode of transport on the island — and for tourists, the most fl…
Safety & Scams
Bali is relatively safe for Southeast Asia — violent crimes against tourists are rare. The biggest risks are theft, sca…
Electricity & Sockets
Indonesia uses 230 V alternating current, 50 Hz — like in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The sockets are Type C (Eu…
Tipping
Tipping is not obligatory but very welcome on Bali — and with the low wages, it makes a real difference. Guidelines: Re…
Visa & Entry
Germans, Austrians, and Swiss can obtain a Visa on Arrival (VoA) at Ngurah Rai Airport: Cost: 500,000 IDR (approx. 30€)…
Water Quality
Never drink tap water in Bali! The water is not drinkable and can cause severe gastrointestinal infections. This also a…
Customs
Entry into Indonesia — Duty-Free Allowances: Cigarettes: 200 pieces or 25 cigars or 100 g of tobacco Alcohol: 1 liter P…
Time Zone
Bali is in the WITA time zone (Waktu Indonesia Tengah = Central Indonesian Time): UTC+8 . This means: Germany/Austria/S…
Transport in Bali
Bali's biggest problem after plastic waste: traffic . The roads are chronically congested, there is no public transport…
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