Indonesia: A Tropical Paradise Lover’s Dream Photo credit: CC license by Kurt Nordstrom 7. Booze Though it’s not as cheap as the nearby Philippines, alcohol prices in Indonesia are well below both the global average and the United States. Since the nation is majority Islamic, alcohol is technically not allowed – but every restaurant or shop wants to sell liquor to foreigners who have no compunctions about drinking. The end result is your favorite type of drink costs much less than it would if you ordered it at a resort or hotel. Prev7 of 9Next From Around The Web Facebook Comments comments