Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Lombok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Lombok can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Lombok?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Lombok
Lombok is an island east of the well-tread Bali and west of lesser-developed Sumbawa. While Lombok is not as popular as its neighbor to the west, it is a great place to visit for that very reason. Less popularity means lower prices for accommodations, food, activities, and less-inundated tourist spots. Nonetheless, Lombok is rapidly developing in tourism, and the government is naming it and Sumbawa the number two tourism spots, following Bali.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $197Lombok $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Lombok is $55. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Abu Dhabi and Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Lombok $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Lombok $52
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Lombok? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Lombok $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Warner Bro's with Private Transfers from Dubai: $279
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Alain: $266
- Ferrari world & Warner bros. parks with transfer from Dubai: $250
- Warner Bros World Ticket's -Abu Dhabi Without Transfer: $220
- Miracle Garden And Global Village Dubai Tour With Transfers From Abu Dhabi: $200
- Abu Dhabi Combo Ticket: Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld with transfers: $195
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai: $194
- Dubai Full Day Trip from City Tour with Transfers: $190
- Miracle Garden and Global Village with Transfers from Abu Dhabi: $184
- Louvre Museum and Qasr Al Watan Tour With Private Transfers: $170
- Dining at Talea by Antonio Guida - Emirates Palace with Transfer: $165
- Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & SeaWorld Entry w/ Transfer: $157
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lombok Airport Transfer: $9.24
- Bangsal Port Transfer: $9.95
- Kuta Lombok Transfer: $9.95
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $17
- Lombok Private Transfer from or to Airports & Hotel/Ports: $17
- Airport transfer from lombok Airport to Praya: $22
- Lombok Int Airport (LOP) to Lombok - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Airport (LOP): $26
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Koeta: $28
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $28
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $29
- Private Transfer from Batu Payung to Lombok Airport (LOP): $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Abu Dhabi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAbu Dhabi $78Lombok $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Red Dunes 4x4 Pick Drop Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Dinner: $28
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Red Dunes 4x4 Pick Drop Dinner Shows: $39
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows & BBQ Buffet Dinner: $50
- Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner: $58
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $60
- Lunch Or Dinner at Emirates Palace - Ultimate Luxury Experience: $64
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner: $65
- Evening Desert Safari Camel Ride Dinner Live Shows in Abu Dhabi: $69
- Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Live Shows, and BBQ Dinner: $69
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari: BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows: $71
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner: $71
- Abu Dhabi 4x4 Desert Safari BBQ Dinner , Camel Ride , Belly Dance: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Anggrek Putih Lombok Cooking Class: $30
- Gili Trawangan: Authentic Indonesian Food Gili Cooking Class: $44
- Exquisite Dinner with Spectacular View at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $64
- Babah Peranakan Chinese Cuisine Dinner in Lombok: $66
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $70
- Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $85
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Lombok $9.25
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- 1 Day 2 Yas Island Park Tickets Combo: $149
- 2 Days 2 Park- Ferrari World +Yas Waterworld Or Warner Bros World Combo Tickets: $155
- 4 Hour Abu Dhabi City Tour - Private Tour: $265
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 8 Hours Al Ain City Tour without lunch: $103
- 8 hours Private Tour: Ferrari World and Louvre Museum with Pickup: $270
- Abu Dhabi 'Hidden Gems' by City Break - walking tours made fun!: $34
- Abu Dhabi : Private Walking Tour with A guide (Private Tour): $47
- Abu Dhabi Aladdin Tour: Grand Mosque, Etihad, Palace, & Louvre: $119
- Abu Dhabi All in One Tour Tradition to Innovation: $199
- Abu Dhabi City Essentials Half day tour from Abu Dhabi: $44
- Abu Dhabi City Full Day Tour from Abu Dhabi: $157
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Gili T Island: The Thrilling Sunset Snorkeling Adventure: $16
- Gili Air : Shared Tour with Sea Turtles & Underwater Statues: $18
- Lombok Wildlife Park: Admission Ticket: $20
- Lombok Cultural & Scenic Tour: Pottery, Weaving & Beaches: $21
- Tetebatu Walking Tour: $23
- Lombok Rafting Adventure Unforgettable Thrills with Lunch: $29
- Lombok Sasak Culture and Village Tour: $34
- Sasak Villages, Beaches, and Merese Hill Tour: $35
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver: $36
- Gili Nanggu, Sudak and Kedis Snorkeling Tour and Island Hopping: $40
- Lombok Biking Tour: $40
- Exclusive Private Lombok Car Hire & Customized Tour: $43
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Lombok $7.32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Lombok, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Lombok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Lombok is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Lombok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lombok and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Lombok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi or Lombok?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Lombok in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Lombok. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Also, May to September in Lombok is the dry season. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in July than Lombok. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Lombok. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Lombok averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Lombok 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Lombok in the Autumn?
Both Lombok and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Lombok is November to April. It rains a lot this time of the year in Lombok. In October, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Lombok. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Abu Dhabi is generally around the same temperature as Lombok. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Lombok in the Winter?
Both Lombok and Abu Dhabi during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in January than Lombok. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the winter, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Lombok. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lombok receives 188 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi is much colder than Lombok in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Lombok in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
May to September in Lombok is the dry season. Also, November to April is the rainy season in Lombok. In April, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Lombok. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Abu Dhabi is around the same temperature as Lombok. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Lombok and Abu Dhabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
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