Australian visitors are so entrenched in the island’s tourism that it’s natural to wonder if you can use Aussie dollars in Kuta or Ubud. In short, Australian dollars are not accepted across the island. Despite our frequent travels there, the Aussie dollar has no value to locals and will need to be converted into Indonesian money before you hit up the markets or bars. It’s often best to withdraw cash ahead of time so you can pay with Indonesia’s currency.
Country Indonesia Official Currency Indonesian Rupiah Currency Code IDR Currency Symbol Rp Banknote Denominations Rp 1000, Rp 2000, Rp 5000, Rp 10000, Rp 20000, Rp 50000, Rp 100000 Coin Denominations Rp 100, Rp 200, Rp 500, Rp 1000 In Stock Yes Current Rate
The official currency of Bali is the same money used in all Indonesian islands: the Indonesian rupiah. This is the only currency officially used on the island. It’s represented by the currency code IDR and the currency symbol Rp. Prices are usually quoted with the abbreviation before the price while units of a thousand are represented with a full stop, rather than a comma. This means that you’ll typically find ten thousand rupiahs written as Rp. 10.000 or often just Rp. 10K. The thousands are also often implied. If you see a price tag of Rp. 40 or someone tells […]
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is Japan’s official currency and the third most traded currency in the world. It is accepted everywhere across Japan – from bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka to rural areas and small restaurants. While foreign cards and debit cards are increasingly accepted in bigger cities, many shops, temples, and traditional markets still rely on cash. The yen comes in both yen coins (¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100, ¥500) and yen notes (¥1,000, ¥2,000, ¥5,000, ¥10,000). You’ll often find yourself using coins for public transport, vending machines, and small restaurants, so it’s a good idea to carry […]
Country Japan Official Currency Japanese yen Currency Code JPY Currency Symbol ¥ Banknote Denominations ¥1,000, ¥5,000 and €10,000 Coin Denominations ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥20, ¥50, ¥100 and ¥500 In Stock Yes Current Rate
The official currency of Japan is the yen, represented by the symbol ¥ and the currency code JPY. Other less common symbols include 円 and 圓. It is the third most traded currency worldwide and a recognised foreign currency across Asia and beyond. Prices in Japan are often displayed with the ¥ symbol followed by the amount. The currency is commonly used in both cash transactions and card payments, but cash is still king, especially in rural areas and at smaller stores or food stalls.
