A daily Canggu budget is meaningful only when you state what it excludes. IDR 200,000 per day produces IDR 6 million over thirty days, but that does not establish the full cost of living if accommodation, insurance and gym membership are paid elsewhere.
The Reddit question behind this article concerned routine spending during a three-month stay rather than a short holiday with unrestricted spending. That change in behaviour matters as much as the length of the trip.
Test the daily allowance
The following is an allocation exercise, not a price list.
| Daily category | IDR allocation |
|---|---|
| Meals and ingredients | 120,000 |
| Drinks and snacks | 25,000 |
| Local transport | 25,000 |
| Household spending allowance | 15,000 |
| Remaining flexibility | 15,000 |
| Daily total | 200,000 |
Over ninety days this amounts to IDR 18 million. Housing and all separately billed commitments must be added. If you intend the entire allowance for food only, your total budget has a different scope.
Price your actual gym and kitchen routine
A premium fitness club and an ordinary gym are different services. Ask for the price covering the full intended membership period, any joining fee and the facilities included. Do not divide an annual promotion by twelve if you only qualify for a short-term membership.
If you want to cook, check kitchen access before booking. A room without a suitable kitchen changes the food plan. Include basics such as cookware or condiments only if they are not provided, and spread startup purchases over the stay.
Keep holiday spending separate
Beach clubs, excursions and occasional expensive dinners should have their own allowance. A daily routine can look controlled while several large outings push the total above budget. Set the frequency before choosing the amount.
Frequently asked questions
Is IDR 200,000 a day enough in Canggu?
It may cover a carefully defined daily basket, but not every expense. The answer depends on whether food, transport, gym and other costs sit inside or outside the allowance.
Does three months cost exactly ninety daily budgets?
Only for the categories included in the daily figure. Add accommodation, insurance, administration, startup purchases and other recurring commitments separately.
Should I buy an annual gym membership to save money?
Only compare offers you can actually use. A lower monthly equivalent can still mean a larger total payment and poor value if you leave after three months or cannot cancel.
Related reading
- Bali Food Budget: Warungs, Groceries and High-Protein Meals
- Bali Holiday vs Living Budget: Two Weeks or Three Months?
- Can You Live in Bali on EUR 850 a Month?
- Bali guides
Reader discussions behind this guide
These discussions informed the questions addressed here. Personal accounts are not verified market prices; any hypothetical calculations in this article are labelled separately.
