When vacationing in Bali, don’t rush to the tourist spots! Many people head straight to the local large supermarkets upon arrival.
Besides stocking up on snacks and drinks for the next few days and checking out completely different product displays, the most important thing is to prepare some essential supplies directly at the local supermarket. This will make your journey smoother and more enjoyable!
This article compiles Bali’s Large Supermarket 30+ Map Guide and must-buy lists recommended by local YouTubers. Be sure to save it!
🗺️ Click to Locate Instantly! How to Use Bali’s 30+ Interactive Supermarket Map?
Bali’s traffic is notoriously bad. To avoid detours, we recommend using the GoBaliGo Bali Large Supermarket Map. This tool features over 30 iconic large supermarkets across the island.
💡 Core Feature: Top-left ‘Quick Locate Button’
- Upon arriving in Bali, open the map webpage on your phone.
- Click the locate button (circular target icon) in the top-left corner and allow access to your location.
- The map will instantly jump to your current location, showing the nearest large supermarkets in seconds! Pick up supplies on your way back to the hotel—saving time and hassle.
🛒 What to Buy in Bali Supermarkets? Recommended Must-Buy List
When you enter the supermarket, what should you grab? According to J Indonesia’s video, here are some must-buy items you shouldn’t miss:
🛑 Must-Have Essentials for Your Trip
- Local Indonesian Mosquito Repellent: Mosquito repellents brought from Taiwan might not work on local mosquitoes! Indonesian repellents are formulated for Southeast Asia, are affordable, and highly effective. You can choose between lotion or spray types.
- Essential Medications (ask store staff):
- Panadol
- Cold medicine (Obat flu)
- Diarrhea medicine (Obat diare)
- Pain relief patches (Salonpas)
- Sunscreen & Aloe Vera Gel: With Bali’s outdoor activities, sunscreen is cheaper locally. If you get sunburned, grab a bottle of Aloe Vera Gel to quickly soothe the pain.
- European Adapter & Bottled Water: Bali uses the European two-round-pin plug (220V). Buying an adapter at the supermarket is cheap, and pairing it with your multi-socket extension cord will suffice.
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- Tap Water is Not Drinkable: Some beach hotels have desalinated water with an unbearable taste, and hotels usually only provide two small bottles per day. It’s best to buy large bottles of water at the supermarket. Recommended trusted brands: Amidis, Cleo, Aqua.
🍪 Snacks, Souvenirs, and Instant Noodles
- Kusuka Cassava Chips (Singkong): Indonesian snacks are world-famous! These cassava chips have a better texture than potato chips, are rich in fiber, and have only 60% of the calories. A must-buy for chip lovers watching their weight.
- Nut-Based Souvenirs:
- Mr. P Peanuts/Cashews: The blue honey flavor is highly recommended.
- Bali Garlic Peanuts: Rich in garlic flavor, these are a delicacy to gift to nut-loving friends.
- Pop Mie Cup Noodles: A late-night companion on the go. The cup comes with a fork/spoon, and all you need is hot water to enjoy. Available in various flavors, perfect for trying something new.
- Melting Chocolate: Indonesian chocolate is affordable and delicious. Pure chocolate, chocolate rolls, and filled biscuits are highly recommended.
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☕ Coffee, Tea, and Alcoholic Drinks
- Indonesia’s Five Famous Coffees: Indonesia is a major coffee exporter. At the supermarket, you can find Bali Kintamani Coffee, Toraja, Aceh Gayo, Flores Bajawa, and the world’s most expensive Kopi Luwak (civet coffee).
- Bintang Beer: Indonesia’s largest beer brand, smooth and easy to drink. Besides the regular beer (4.5%), there’s a lemon/orange flavor with only 2% alcohol (tastes like soda), and even a non-alcoholic version with a beer-like flavor!
- Cooling Miracle Water (Indonesian Rhino Water/Tiga Pilar): A natural herbal water with a rhino logo, colorless and tasteless like plain water, with amazing heat-relieving effects. Also available in orange, grape, and other fruit flavors.
- Teh Botol Bottled Tea: Known as “Indonesia’s Coca-Cola,” it’s made from natural green tea, jasmine, water, and sugar, with no preservatives and high in catechins.
- Luwak White Koffie: Bottled coffee is convenient and cheap (Nestlé aluminum packs cost around USD$0.30), and this white coffee is highly recommended.
🥑 Bali Specialty Fruits
- Salak (Snake Fruit): A unique Indonesian fruit with a snake-like skin. Rich in nutrients and high in potassium, it’s known as the “memory fruit” and offers benefits for beauty, eye health, and promoting gut health.
- Avocado: A kilogram costs only around USD$2 (about half the price in Taiwan). If preparing it yourself at the supermarket is inconvenient, you can also order a rich avocado juice (Avocado Juice) at local restaurants!
Watch the video for more details:
🧸 Hidden Gem: Clothing and Souvenirs Without Haggling
When visiting large supermarkets (like Bintang Supermarket), you’ll often find dedicated sections for clothing, toys, and souvenirs. Here, you can purchase tropical vacation wear, accessories, bikinis, and Bali-themed souvenirs. The advantage of buying souvenirs at supermarkets is that haggling is neither required nor allowed, making it a transparent and stress-free shopping experience for travelers who aren’t comfortable negotiating!
Important Reminder: Bring Your Own Shopping Bag: To promote environmental protection, Bali has implemented a complete ban on plastic bags in supermarkets and stores. Remember to carry a reusable bag when you go shopping!
On your next trip to Bali, make your first stop using the GoBaliGo Supermarket Map Guide to locate the nearest supermarket, then stock up on supplies and souvenirs to bring back to your hotel!
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