Prices in Indonesia are quite low: they are lower than in Thailand, but higher than in the Philippines and Vietnam.
It is worth noting that prices in Bali are higher than the national average.
Shopping and souvenirs
Fans of traditional Western shopping will be able to purchase goods from leading European and American brands in major cities of the country. So, Jakarta will delight you with its main shopping centers Taman Anggrek Moll and Plaza Indonesia, where you can buy things from brands such as Louis Vuitton, Zara, Adidas, Burberry, Guess. But it should be borne in mind that prices in these places are high, so for budget purchases, it is advisable to go to local markets that are open in any Indonesian city.
You can buy souvenirs and handicrafts created by the hands of local residents in traditional villages of craftsmen in Bali, Java and other popular resorts. For example, you can visit the Balinese village of Mas (the best wood carvers live here) or the village of Kelug (a suburb of Denpasar), famous for its jewelry workshops.
What to bring from your vacation in Indonesia?
- figurines made of red, ebony and sandalwood, jewelry and silverware, silk products, paintings made using the batik technique, cult objects of local residents (figurines, masks, amulets and charms), mini-sculptures made of wood, ceramics and sand stone, oil and incense;
- Indonesian coffee, chocolate.
In Indonesia, you can buy carvings from $ 1.5, Indonesian masks - from $ 1, Indonesian sarong (bright fabric with exotic patterns) - from $ 14, 5, figurines of a traditional puppet theater - from $ 7, 5, miniature surfboards - from $ 0, 2, erotic souvenirs (key chains, sculptures) - from $ 1, 5, exotic accessories (jewelry made of wood, corals, precious stones) - from $ 1, Indonesian cosmetics - from $ 3, 5, paintings in batik technique - from $ 7, coffee - from $ 1.5 / 1 kg, silver jewelry - from $ 6.
Excursions
On a sightseeing tour of Jakarta, you will visit the National Museum (the collection on display here is Chinese ceramics, antiques, bronze items) and the old harbor of Sunda Kelapa (from here you can admire the schooners and Taman Fatahilah area) with its city Assembly Hall and Jalan Surabaya market.
This tour will cost you $ 40.
Entertainment
Be sure to take a cruise to Lembongan Island. A comfortable double-deck catamaran will take you to the island, where you will find sun loungers for sunbathing, a swimming pool with a net for water polo, special terraces for massage …
In addition, you can equip yourself with fins, a mask and a snorkel to dive under the water and admire the coral reef; ride a “banana”; visit the aborigines …
The approximate cost of entertainment (all day) is $ 90.
Transport
Public transport fares are low in the country: on average, a bus and minibus ride in Jakarta costs $ 0.40. And for a taxi ride, you will pay $ 0, 4 (landing) + $ 0, 3/1 km.
If you wish, you can rent a motorcycle (5-7 $ / day) or a car like Jimmy or Toyota “Kijang” (22-33 $ / day). But renting a more prestigious car brand will cost much more. For example, you will have to pay about $ 150 / day to rent a Land Cruiser.
Thrifty tourists who limit themselves to visiting Sumatra or Java on vacation in Indonesia will be able to keep within $ 20-25 per day for 1 person. But a more comfortable stay with accommodation in an air-conditioned hotel room, taxi ride, sightseeing will cost you $ 40-50 per day for 1 person.
