What people know about Bali is that it is one of the best places to visit in South East Asia and one of the most tourist-friendly. However, to avoid any money problems and hassles during your travel in Bali, here is the guide that you must follow thoroughly:
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1. Have $35 cash for Visa on Arrival
The Visa on Arrival is a 30-day visa which used to cost $25. Now it is $35 for those coming from Canada, US, Australia, and most of the European countries. Preparing cash at the exact amount and good condition will keep you from hassles.
2. Prepare Rp 200,000 for Departure Tax
If most international airports include the departure tax in the ticket price, Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport doesn’t have the same rule. The tax has risen from Rp 150,000 to Rp 200,000. After you change the money for the first time, it’s better if you set aside the money for the departure tax.
3. Exchange rupiahs when you arrive in Bali
Changing rupiahs outside Bali or Indonesia seems to be a bad idea. There seems to be a huge difference between the selling and buying rates for IDR outside Indonesia. It is recommended that you exchange your money when you arrive in Bali or you use your ATM to withdraw cash in local currency in the island.
4. Dollars for much more IDR
If you come from other places like Thailand, for example, it’s better if you exchange the Thai Bath you have into dollars while you’re in Thailand and after that exchange them into IDR. This way will give you more IDR than if you directly exchange the Thai Bath in Indonesia.
5. Remove three zeros from prices to avoid confusion
The exchange rate for 1 dollar is about 12,000. Exchanging $100 will make you feel like a millionaire. To avoid confusion while seeing merchandize or menu prices is by removing the three zeros. It’s quite funny but it works.
6. Pay close attention while exchanging money
Money changers in Bali can be a bit fraudulent by reducing the amount of dollars that should you get using their sleight of hand tactics. Don’t take your eyes off the bill while exchanging the money and dnt let them leave your hands until after you double-check your money.
Source: siamandbeyond.com
