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The best place to change your money is on the street |
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The street vendors have more competitive rates than the banks |
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Indonesia is still very much a cash based society. Although credit cads can be used to pay for things like your hotel expenses, on the street cash is still the main basis for trading. The currency is similar to the Italian Lira with lots of noughts on the end. $120 USD becomes Rph 1,000.000. Our advice is to bring travelers cheque |
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Asking for directions in Bali will probably get you lost! Buy a map or hire a guide |
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| For casual buyers or business buyers most prices for handicrafts or furniture can be negotiated. If you are a business buyer then ask for the “business price”. The suppliers abide by this unwritten rule. For business buying , production time can take anything from a few days to several weeks. Local customs can often effect the production schedules. It is very important that you check with the suppliers for any holidays or religious ceremonies may be taking place during that time. |
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It is important to be aware that National and local Public holidays in Indonesia can have a direct effect on production time frames in all manufacturing sectors |
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Although the business community is generally fair & honest in Bali, the quality of service from supplier to supplier can vary from the down right shoddy to some of the finest handcrafted artifacts available. You will therefore will need to check thoroughly, your purchases for defects and invoices for errors before making payment. If you are ordering from suppliers from your home base outside of Indonesia, it is recommended to employ the services of a friend or a buying agent to ensure good quality. |
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| Don't expect Avis car rental standards. The quality of maintenance for vehicle hiring in Bali can vary enormously. So if you are hiring anything check to see that everything is working properly before setting off. |
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Public transport is for local community, it's very cheap and recommended only for the adventurous who don't mind getting lost occasionally |
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Unless you know the going rate for taxi hire, make sure it's metered |
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If you are hiring a car plus driver for few days, the price is usually negotiable.... But always try to get a few quotes first |
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If you are driving a vehicle, make sure you are carrying your drivers licence |
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