Customs - Toilet - Tips - Temples

Toilet: Squat toilets are normal and toilet paper is not common in non-tourist areas. Locals wash with their left hand. Left hand considered dirty for reason above. Western-style toilets are common in Kuta, Ubud, and Denpasar, however you may have to deal with a squat toilet if you visit a local.
Always use your right hand to give/receive anything from anyone.

Tipping: Not usual except for porters and at high class hotels & restaurants. Service tax is often added to bill. Waiting staff are poorly paid, tips of 2,000-3,000 Rp are acceptable for good service.

Wages: The average per capita annual income for Indonesians is US$900. An Ubud waitress makes less than 1 million rupes per month (600,000 to 800,000) (I would love to get a hold of more examples of what Bali people get for wages if anyone out there has accurate info?)

At Temple: Everyone should wear a sash when entering a temple. A sarong is also necessary if legs are not covered. Sash/sarong rental is common at temples but you might as well buy a set. Women who are menstruating & people with open wounds shouldn't enter temples.

During ceremonies: visitors should show respect, be discreet with cameras & videos.
source: http://www.itisnet.com/

Electricity: The electrical current in Bali is 220volts AC. The local two-pin plug is different from many countries - you will need to purchase an adaptor. I bought one for AUD$10 online before I left, but there are electrical shops in Kuta and Denpasar, as well as the back streets of Ubud, that you can purchase them from.

Balinese Names: are same for both sexes, and determined by birth order.
1st Child = Wayan (or sometimes Putu or Gede)
2nd Child = Made (or Kadek or Nengah)
3rd Child = Nyoman (or Komang)
4th Child = Ketut
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Children = Re-Use Same Names

Clothes: Cover knees, shoulders, armpits

Laundry: Cheap compared to home, no matter where you go, and very easy to find. Usually a 24 hr service, but can do quicker if you get their early and if you really need it quicker.

Kuta - 120 Legian St (Sandat Laundry Service)
Socks 600Rp (10c)
Tshirt 1,000Rp (16c)
Long Shirt 1,200Rp (20c)
Long Pants 1,400Rp (23c)
Underwear 500Rp (8c)
Large Towel 2,500Rp (40c)

Kuta - Jl. Bakung Sari Gg. Widuri No.2 (JAYA Laundry Service)
These guys are at the bottom of Legian, Opposite Flora Beach Hotel
**a bit expensive, must be tourist price!**
Tshirt 2,000Rp (32c)
Trousers 3,500Rp (56c)
Underwear 1,500Rp (24c)
Socks 1,000Rp (16c)

Denpasar - 69 Seroja St (Rafika Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service)
Socks 500Rp (8c)
Long Pants 1,500Rp (24c)
Short-Sleeved Shirt 500Rp (8c)

Ubud - 56 Hanoman St (De De Laundry Service)
**a bit expensive, must be tourist price!**
Underwear 1,500Rp (24c)
Trousers 3,200Rp (52c)
Socks 1,400Rp (23c)