While you’re there · Indonesia

Will people speak English in Indonesia?

Good across Bali's tourist belt.

(Kuta–Seminyak–Canggu–Ubud); thin in the north and east. Menus in tourist areas are in English.

IndonesiaLanguage

(Kuta–Seminyak–Canggu–Ubud); thin in the north and east. Menus in tourist areas are in English.

Official language: Bahasa Indonesia.

Words that help in Indonesia

Terima kasihThank you
Selamat pagiGood morning
Tidak pedasNot spicy
Saya vegetarian / tanpa dagingI'm vegetarian / no meat
Berapa harganya?How much?
Om SwastiastuBalinese Hindu greeting — use at temples

Every detail we holdThe language facts, as checked

Official
  • Bahasa Indonesia
English prevalence
Good across Bali's tourist belt (Kuta–Seminyak–Canggu–Ubud); thin in the north and east. Menus in tourist areas are in English.
Key phrases
  • Terima kasih — Thank you
  • Selamat pagi — Good morning
  • Tidak pedas — Not spicy
  • Saya vegetarian / tanpa daging — I'm vegetarian / no meat
  • Berapa harganya? — How much?
  • Om Swastiastu — Balinese Hindu greeting — use at temples

Language elsewhereThe same section for other places we cover