knocky wrote
not sure what to bring with me...... so was thinking i am moving to work so will probably buy gear in bali cheap stuff. 3 sets of shorts and t and a trainers and my suit trousers and 5 shirts for work normal lavatory stuff. i will be spending most of my time working a 5 1/2 day week so its not like a holiday, but was wondering how cheap it would be buy things like suit trousers and shirts and shorts and stuff. you know the simple things. i know i am being vague.
Indonesia is a major exporter of garments, so everyday clothing, such as shirts and shorts, is generally cheaper than those in developed countries. Also there are shopping centres, malls, department stores where you could get your everyday clothing in Bali. However, this is not always the case for suit trousers, particularly the one made of fine fabrics such as from wool fabric as they are typically only worn for special occasions, so not many people buy them. Also because they need special care, maintenance such as dry cleaning.
In terms of trousers, size can also be an issue; you might find a colour that matches your suit but struggle with fit in terms of waist and in-seam. For suits, suit trousers of irregular size, people in Indonesia will typically opt for custom tailoring. Compared to Western countries, tailoring and other labour costs are relatively cheaper in Indonesia.
