How Much Is a Satay in Bali? 20k–40k IDR at Local Spots
A satay in Bali costs IDR 20000–40000 at local places. If you paid significantly more than IDR 40000, you were likely charged tourist prices.
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Is satay in Bali worth it?
Bali sits mid-table for satay — the price you pay depends far more on the street you buy it on than on the city itself.
What locals pay
20k–40k IDR
What tourist spots charge
50k–120k IDR+183%
Buying satay at tourist prices once a day costs about $21 extra over a week in Bali — the difference between a paid museum day and a free one.
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Price Ranges
Local Price
IDR 20,000 – 40,000
What residents and savvy travelers pay in neighborhood spots
Tourist Area Price
IDR 50,000 – 120,000
Typical pricing near major attractions and tourist zones~183% higher than local prices
A portion of chicken or pork satay with peanut sauce.
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Tips for Satay in Bali
- 1Warung Satay Babi in Sanur is famous for pork satay
- 2Vegetarian versions available at many places
- 3Night markets offer the best value
Local Pricing Context
Satay (grilled skewered meat with peanut sauce) is served everywhere in Bali, from street carts to upscale restaurants. A portion of 8–10 sticks costs IDR 20,000–40,000 at local warungs and night markets, while tourist restaurants charge IDR 50,000–120,000 for the same number of sticks with fancier presentation.
Balinese satay includes unique varieties not found elsewhere in Indonesia: sate lilit (minced fish/pork on lemongrass sticks), sate plecing (with sambal), and sate babi (pork satay, unique to Hindu Bali). Chicken satay (sate ayam) is the most common and cheapest. The best-value satay comes from night markets in Gianyar and Denpasar, where vendors specialize in specific varieties and cook to order.
How to Avoid Overpaying
- 1Eat satay at Gianyar Night Market for IDR 15,000–30,000 per portion. Tourist restaurants in Seminyak charge IDR 70,000–120,000.
- 2Try sate lilit (Balinese minced-meat satay) for a unique local variety—it costs the same as chicken satay at warungs.
- 3Order from street vendors and warung stalls near local markets. Tourist-area satay uses the same meat at 3x the price.
- 4A full satay meal with rice and peanut sauce at a warung costs IDR 30,000–50,000—a complete dinner.
- 5Avoid satay at beach clubs or hotel pool bars where 5 sticks cost IDR 80,000–120,000, equivalent to an entire warung feast.
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