Amed relies heavily on a variety of different economic businesses. Since there are an abundance of snorkeling and diving opportunities in and around the village, community members rely on different hotels and recreation companies to help keep the village's economic infrastructure strong. There are approximately five dive and snorkeling companies in and around the village.
The villagers also farm cattle and corn and catch fish in order to help strengthen the village's economy. Since the Amed farmland lacks rivers and streams, villagers are not able to support themselves by growing rice. Instead, the landscape is filled with an abundance of volcanic boulders, which make corn growing and cattle rearing more prevalent.
Nightlife in Amed is virtually nonexistent, with many people traveling to nearby communities, such as Selang, to experience dancing opportunities. Selang's "The Pavilion" features a typical Balinese dance jog that tourists are able to participate in while drinking the local alcoholic beverage called "Arak."
Amed locals traditionally consume a variety of Balinese and Indonesian cuisines that include a variety of seafood meats and vegetables. Dishes such as Suckling Pig can be found at festivities as can nasi gooreng, or fried rice with a fried egg on top.
Because of Bali customs, locals do not generally eat out in large groups unless there is a festival being held. Skewered meat, such as chicken or beef, served with a spicy peanut sauce is a popular meal experienced by locals.
The Balinese culture dictates that people eat more snacks during the day than meals. Typical snacks can be found throughout the village on local food carts. Sticky rice, fried spring roles, rice flour noodle soup and a variety of fried noodles are all popular snacks that are eaten throughout the day.
The villagers of Amed can dress in typical Balinese clothing. Depending on the day, visitors can see a variety of specialty clothing. For festivals or community activities, Balinese villagers will wear a Busana Alit. This article of clothing is worn with scarves that cover the bottom side of their body and the wrist, signifying that the person is participating in a cultural activity. For villagers who are participating in a ceremony at the temple, a Busana Madya is worn. This is a simple article of clothing that is adorned with gold accessories.
Since Bali is located approximately six degrees south of the equator, the country experiences tropical weather. Between September and February, residents experience a wet season, with the other half of the year being dry. During the wet season heavy downpours occur for approximately one to one and a half hours per day. Throughout the majority of the year the sun rises at around 6:00 a.m. and sets at 6:00 p.m.
