In Reply to: Expensive Bali posted by pertholdie on Thursday, 10. March 2016 at 12:53 Bali Time:
My wife and I have only been going to Bali about 18 months, but in that time we have had 3 trips and I have a fourth in about 7 weeks and then again later this year.
I read lots about how the prices have gone up and whilst I have no experience with that, I do know that the prices vary considerably and we couldn't afford to holiday in Australia, like we do in Bali.
Next trip I am staying in a b&b in Sanur for 37,500 IDR. I know I can get cheaper rooms, but I feel the heat and need aircon.
My point is, as others have said, if you want 5 star, your gonna have to pay, but you can get decent accommodation far cheaper than what the news seems to be stating.
The news, like any other business, is all about money and if they don't have a decent story, they will fabricate it or just not run with it. Trusting the news is like trusting our politicians.