In Reply to: spending money for a family of 5... posted by sassa on Thursday, 17. December 2009 at 21:24 Bali Time:
If you want to splurge, buy heaps, do all the touristy things, I think you will need around $3000-$4000. Really it depends on what you do and spend. My advice is to take as much as you can afford, take backup also such as a credit card and enjoy yourself.
Bali is great because you can have a great time on all different budgets.
Remember to keep money aside for your departure tax and any last minute meals, drinks at airport. Hotel bills (mini bar etc)and transport.
I have just been to Bali and my 2 teenage daughters spent $1000 each and I spent $1500 (plus another $500 buying things for other people). Mind you we did splurge a lot and we did something touristy nearly everyday. Oh and we shopped big time :)