In Bali, the average weekly wage is IDR 2,764,000 (USD 204). This is relatively low compared to other countries in the region. For example, the average weekly wage in Thailand is THB 10,846 (USD 315), in Malaysia it is MYR 1,621 (USD 405), and in Singapore it is SGD 1,746 (USD 1,285).
There are a number of reasons for the relatively low average wage in Bali. Firstly, the cost of living is high in Bali, especially in the tourism-dominated areas. …