Indonesia offers an interesting place to visit and it is more so if you are on a budget. This is because it is quite easy to get around and find budget stays around the major destinations here. Comparatively, traveling in Indonesia is cheaper than going to Malaysia, Thailand and surely Singapore. If you take a bus from Jakarta to Bali, it will cost around US$30 or less although it could be a daunting 30 odd hours. In terms of food, you can easily get a good meal from US1. For the more adventurous, eating at the hawker stalls are definitely cheaper than that and tastes better.

Coming to Indonesia means you will be able to enjoy a host of local delicacies here and one thing that you must try here is the tropical fruits like bananas, watermelons and many more. They are known to be one of the best in the world and you could easily get a pack for less than US0.50.

In most major towns and tourist destinations like Jakarta, Bandung and Bali, you can easily get a place to stay for less than US10 per night. This could go cheaper if you do not mind sharing the dormitory in the B&Bs. With the tropical heat here, an air-conditioned room would be quite a luxury already. When buying anything, you can put your bargaining skills to good use. If you buy anything at the first price the seller offer, then you have been cheated and have already paid way more than the product is worth. So whatever the case, always try to name your price at least half of what is offered and then move your way up. This can be applied to almost everything including a place to stay, a bus ticket and particularly, souvenirs and local products.

Bear in mind that the common perception about foreigners is that they are rich because of the currency. If you carry with you USD500, it is more than enough for the whole family to survive for a few months. So, if you are carrying cash with you, be mindful and do not expose how much you are carrying. Bring lose change whenever you can and convert them into local currencies wherever possible.