Prices in Indonesia

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Prices in Indonesia is quite low: they are lower than in Thailand, but higher than in the Philippines and Vietnam.
It is worth noting that prices in Bali is higher than the national average.
Shopping and souvenirs

Fans of traditional Western shopping can purchase products from leading European and American brands in major cities across the country. So, Jakarta delight you with its major trading centers Taman Anggrek Moll and Plaza Indonesia, where you can buy things such brands as Louis Vuitton, Zara, Adidas, Burberry, Guess. But keep in mind that prices in these areas are high, so it is advisable for budget shopping to go to the local markets, which are open to any Indonesian city.
Buy souvenirs and handicrafts created by the hands of local people can be in the traditional village craftsmen in Bali, Java and other popular resorts. For example, you can visit the Balinese village of Mas (here live the best woodcarvers) or Kelug village (a suburb of Denpasar), famous jewelry workshop.
What to bring to holiday in Indonesia?
- Figurines of red, ebony and sandalwood, jewelry and silverware, silk products, paintings, in the technique of batik, cult objects of local residents (figurines, masks, amulets and charms), mini-sculptures in wood, ceramic 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 drawings) - $ 14.5, figurines traditional puppet theater - from $ 7.5, miniature surfboards - $ 0.2, erotic souvenirs (trinkets, sculptures) - 1.5 $, exotic accessories (jewelry made of wood, coral, gemstones) - from $ 1, Indonesian cosmetics - 3.5 $, paintings batik - from $ 7, coffee - from $ 1.5 / 1 kg silver jewelry - from $ 6.
excursions

On a tour of the Jakarta you visit the National Museum (collection exhibited here - it's Chinese ceramics, antiques, bronze ware) and Sunda Kelapa old harbor (from here you can enjoy the schooners and the area of Taman Fatahilah) City Hall with its assembly and market Jalan Surabaya.
This tour will cost you $ 40.
entertainment

Be sure to go on a cruise to Lembongan Island. Comfortable double-decker catamaran will take you to the island where you will wait loungers for sunbathing, swimming pool with net for practicing water polo, special terraces for massage ...
In addition, you will be able to arm themselves with flippers, mask and snorkel to dive under the water and enjoy the coral reef; take a ride on a "banana"; go on a visit to the Aborigines ...
The approximate cost of entertainment (all day) - $ 90.
transport

Prices for public transport in the country are low: the average fare on buses and taxis in Jakarta worth $ 0.4. A taxi fare you give $ 0.4 (landing) + 0.3 $ / 1 km.
If desired, you can rent a bike ($ 5-7 / day) or vehicle, such as Jimmy or Toyota "Kijang" (22-33 $ / day). But hire more prestigious car brand will cost much more. For example, for rent Land Cruiser you will have to pay about $ 150 / day.
Thrifty tourists who visit confined to Sumatra or Java, on vacation in Indonesia will be able to meet the $ 20-25 per night for 1 person. But more comfortable holiday and stay in a hotel room with air conditioning, travel by taxi, sightseeing cost you $ 40-50 per day for 1 person.