Is it possible to haggle over tours in Indonesia, and to what extent?

1. How do you negotiate in Indonesia?
2. What countries can you haggle in?
3. How much money do you need per day in Indonesia?
4. How much is the average trip to Indonesia?
5. How do you negotiate a market?
6. Is it rude to haggle?
7. Why do we bargain?
8. Can you haggle at stores?
9. Is $100 a lot of money in Indonesia?
10. What Cannot be brought into Indonesia?
11. How much is a Coke in Indonesia?
12. How much money do I need to travel Indonesia for a month?
13. Is Indonesia a cheap country?
14. Why is Indonesia so cheap?

How do you negotiate in Indonesia?

Here are some tips you should know:

1. It's okay to be laughing and smiling. Balinese people love having a good time. ...
2. Do not get aggressive. Bargaining should be a fun experience and not a war, so there is no point in starting a fight. ...
3. Know your prices. ...
4. Do not accept the first price. ...
5. Buy multiple items in one shop.

What countries can you haggle in?

Haggling (bargaining) is common in some countries, such as China,Iran, Turkey and Egypt. If you don't haggle, it is highly likely that you will get ripped off, because vendors expect a bit of haggling and state their prices higher than what they expect to receive.

How much money do you need per day in Indonesia?

You would probably want to set aside 3-5 USD per day for these. For backpacking budget and low-cost travel in Indonesia, you can go by as low as 25 USD per day and if you splurge some for tours and luxuries, if may go up to around 35 USD a day. Therefore, the daily travel budget in Indonesia is 25-35 USD per day.

How much is the average trip to Indonesia?

So, a trip to Indonesia for two people for one week costs on average Rp10,126,393 ($717). All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

How do you negotiate a market?

Bargaining 101: The Art of Haggling on your Travels

1. Study the market. ...
2. Learn a few catchphrases in their language. ...
3. If possible, strike a conversation before negotiating. ...
4. Know what you want, but look indecisive. ...
5. Start bargaining at a fraction of the asking price. ...
6. Be friendly. ...
7. Practice a little on inexpensive items. ...
8. Don't make the first offer.

Is it rude to haggle?

When is Haggling Not Socially Acceptable? In other situations, haggling is considered rude and is not socially acceptable.

Why do we bargain?

Bargaining is an alternative pricing strategy to fixed prices. Optimally, if it costs retailers nothing to engage in and allow bargaining, they can deduce buyers' willingness to spend.

Can you haggle at stores?

In many parts of the world, haggling is a way of life. ... Yes, we'll negotiate on a home or car, but after that, we tend to avoid haggling. However, several major retail stores will actually take part in price negotiations, and will usually give you a better deal than the one you were expecting.

Is $100 a lot of money in Indonesia?

In Indonesia, USD $100 Can Get You:

10-15 days' worth of three square meals from a cheap Indonesian warung, eating nasi campur (mixed rice); 5-8 days' worth eating at Westernized or mid-range restaurants. About 60-80 beers. 1-3 one-way budget airline trips from Jakarta to Bali.

What Cannot be brought into Indonesia?

Narcotics, psychotropic, drugs, fire arms, air guns, sharp weapons, ammunition, explosive material, pornographic goods/publication; Cinematographic movie, recorded video tape, video laser disc, or pornographic record; Bank notes, in rupiah or other currency with value of Rp.

How much is a Coke in Indonesia?

Cost of Living in Indonesia

How much money do I need to travel Indonesia for a month?

For my entire month of traveling in Indonesia, I spent a total of about $18 (255,000 IDR) per day. This included a plane flight, quite a lot of transportation, a lot of food, and all the attractions I wanted to see including the expensive orangutan trek.

Is Indonesia a cheap country?

By western standards, Indonesia is an extremely cheap country to live or travel in. Although there is a slight step up in the prices on Bali and (to a certain extent) Lombok, these islands are still far from expensive.

Why is Indonesia so cheap?

Most commodity markets are global and food is easily shipped around the world. The infrastructure and efficiency of distribution is lower in Indonesia than the rest of the world, adding costs. There are also less food safety and government standards, so you are not adding in the negative costs of cheaper food.