Neither is meaningfully cheaper: both run around €42 a day. Which means the decision comes down to everything else — how safe each rates, when you can travel, and what each one is genuinely good at.
Bali is one island you can cover from a single base; Thailand is a country that wants internal flights and a route. Bali concentrates the surf, yoga and remote-work scene into a handful of towns, which is either the appeal or the problem. Thailand spreads a city, a mountain north and two separate island coasts across a trip, and its tourist infrastructure is the more developed of the two.
| 🇮🇩 Bali | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily cost | ~€42 | ~€45 |
| Safety score | 78/100 | 76/100 |
| Best time to go | Spring, Summer | Winter, Spring |
| Climate | Tropical | Tropical |
| Best for | Beaches, Culture, Nature, Adventure | Beaches, Culture, Nature, Cities |
| Suits | Solo travellers, Couples, Groups of friends | Solo travellers, Couples, Groups of friends, Families |
| Budget level | Budget, Mid-range | Budget, Mid-range |
The safety scores are general indicators, last reviewed in August 2026. They are not travel advice: conditions change, and official advisories often flag specific regions rather than whole countries. Check your own government’s advice before you book.
On-the-ground spending only — flights aren't included, and they often matter more than the daily rate.
| Trip length | Bali | Thailand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend (3 days) | ~€126 | ~€135 | €9 |
| One week | ~€294 | ~€315 | €21 |
| Two weeks | ~€588 | ~€630 | €42 |
🇮🇩 Bali. Rice terraces, temple ceremonies and surf breaks wrapped in tropical lushness.
🇹🇭 Thailand. Perfect beaches, street food paradise and ancient temples for every type of traveller.