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Electricity in Bali: PLN, capacity and why the bill surprises people
Air conditioning and a pool pump dominate a villa bill, and the connection capacity caps what you can run.
Updated 21 September 2026 · 1 min read
Capacity is the constraint people miss
A villa advertised with air conditioning in every room may have a connection that cannot run them simultaneously. The symptom is a breaker that trips on hot evenings, and the fix is a capacity upgrade you pay for. Ask for the VA rating and compare it against what is installed.
Common questions
Is electricity expensive in Bali?
Per unit it is moderate; the bills are large because air conditioning and pool pumps run constantly. It is usually the biggest variable cost of a villa.