Comparison · Bali vs Fiji · Indonesia / Fiji
Bali vs Fiji
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Bali for Hindu temples, Rice terraces, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife; choose Fiji for Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and free sights. Bali is generally less expensive, and the two are about 6,794 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 6,794 km
- Less expensive
- Bali
- Best time for Bali
- April–June and September–October
- Best time for Fiji
- May–October
Side by side
| Bali | Fiji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Fiji |
| Known for | Hindu temples, Rice terraces and Surfing | Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and Kava ceremonies |
| Best time to visit | April–June and September–October | May–October |
| Ideal stay | 10 days | 10 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $80–$180 | $180–$350 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | April, 32°C (90°F) | January, 31°C (88°F) |
| Coldest month | June, 30°C (86°F) | June, 28°C (82°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 1 | 4 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 5 |
| Beaches | Seminyak and Double Six Beach | Natadola Beach |
| Airports | DPS | NAN, SUV |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Bali for…
Hindu temples, Rice terraces, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. Bali is a Hindu island in mostly Muslim Indonesia, about 140 km across, where daily offerings sit on doorsteps and temple ceremonies close roads. The south — Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, Uluwatu and Nusa Dua — has the beaches, surf breaks and beach clubs, while…
Choose Fiji for…
Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and free sights. Fiji is an archipelago of more than 300 islands in the South Pacific, about three to four hours' flight north of Auckland and Sydney. Nearly every international visitor lands at Nadi on the west of the main island, Viti Levu, then heads to the resorts of…
Top sights compared
| # | Bali | Fiji |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance | Mamanuca island day cruise |
| 2 | Tanah Lot | Blue Lagoon |
| 3 | Tegallalang Rice Terraces | Sawa-i-Lau Caves |
| 4 | Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary | Monuriki |
| 5 | Tirta Empul | Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple |
Food compared
| Bali | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Babi guling | Kokoda |
| Bebek betutu | Lovo |
| Nasi campur Bali | Palusami |
| Sate lilit | Rourou |
Which is cheaper?
Bali is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $80–$180 per person there, against $180–$350 in Fiji (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Bali on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 6,794 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 21 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Bali or Fiji cheaper?
Bali is usually less expensive: about $80–$180 a day mid-range against $180–$350 (estimates).
+Is Bali or Fiji better for a first trip?
Pick Bali for Hindu temples, Rice terraces, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife, or Fiji for Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and free sights.
+How far is Bali from Fiji?
About 6,794 km in a straight line.