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An Australian tourist in Bali is criticized for asking how much she should pay for a popular Indonesian dish, but is her order really that bad?
- An Australian in Bali took to social media to ask a simple question, but was vilified
- A tourist asked how much Australians would pay for a nasi goreng in the city
- But she was awash in vitriol for not spending more money to support the locals.
A traveler keen to save pennies at a popular international destination was duped after asking how much a nasi goreng costs.
The tourist who was enjoying a holiday in Bali, Indonesia with her family, was mocked on a popular Facebook page after asking about the cost of Wednesday’s meal.
‘How much do people pay for an average nasi goreng service?’ she wrote.
A traveler keen to save pennies at a popular international destination has been duped after asking how much a nasi goreng costs (file image)
But some in the group warned her that she would get food poisoning if she sought out the cheapest food, while others criticized her for not trying to spend more on the island to help the locals.
It is the dish made in honor of the Emperor who kept rabbits out of China. Don’t be stingy,” wrote one.
But most of the comments were shut down by the group’s moderator, who said that “some people are on a tight budget to backpack around the world.”
“It’s getting to the point where people are afraid to post a question without being trolled and judged,” another commenter wrote.
“Maybe she’s just trying to get a rough guide to pricing so she can stay informed and save money for vacations.”
‘Not everyone can just go on vacation, some of us have to plan, save etc.’
Another commenter estimated the cost of the popular Bali dish (pictured, file image) to be around ‘$2.50 with an egg’
‘Why is this lady being beaten for asking the question she has been asked?’ asked another.
Not everyone has been to Bali before! Why do people have to be stupid?
Meanwhile, another commenter estimated the cost of the popular Bali dish to be around “$2.50 with an egg.”
Some Bali travel experts recommended the cheapest ‘Warung’ kiosk or small shop to get the cheapest food.
One said that eating the dish at the ‘Lusy Warung’ restaurant would cost an Australian tourist $3, while other restaurants charged between $5 and $8.
Nasi goreng is an Indonesian fried rice dish with meat, vegetables, egg and spices, with a smoky aroma.