Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Bagan?
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 Bagan 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 Bagan and Lombok can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Lombok?
Bagan
Located in central Myanmar (formerly Burma), Bagan is an ancient city best known as the home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries.
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 Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
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Bagan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $34Lombok $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $34, 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 Bagan and Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $7.36Lombok $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $15Lombok $52
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Bagan 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: Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $3.57Lombok $9.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bagan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:
- From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $180
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU): $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Kuta/kuta To Airport: $27
- Bangsal Port Transfer: $8.51
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Padang Bai: $114
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $28
- Hotel Transfer at Lombok: $34
- Kuta Lombok Transfer: $9.43
- Lombok Airport Transfer: $8.76
- Lombok Airport to Hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Lombok Int Airport (LOP) to Lombok - Round Trip Private Transfer: $49
- Lombok Transfer From 3 Gilis to Airport or Hotel In Lombok: $45
- Lombok to Lombok Int Airport (LOP) - Departure Private Transfer: $25
- Private Airport Lombok Transfers to or from Gili Islands: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Bagan 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 dayBagan $10Lombok $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bagan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bagan.
- Romantic Sunset Dinner At Bagan Viewing Tower: $91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lombok Cooking Class by Mas Oppa: $17
- Anggrek Putih Lombok Cooking Class: $30
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $52
- 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
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $57Lombok $9.21
Tours and Activities in Bagan
Here are a few actual costs in Bagan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amazing Bagan, full day tour by car and guide: $90
- BAGAN TEMPLES FULL DAY GUIDED BY ELECTRIC BIKE ( Private Tour ): $64
- Bagan Antique Day Tour in Bagan: $86
- Bagan Cycling Tour ( Villages & Temples Cycling Explorer): $129
- Bagan Fullday Sightseeing by Car and Horse-cart: $184
- Bagan Horse Cart Ride Tour with Puppet Show: $170
- Bagan Instagram Photo Tour: $179
- Bagan and Mount Popa Private Tour (2 Days): $90
- Full Day Bagan Tour: $295
- Best Bagan One Day Tour With Tour Guide: $48
- Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
- Faces of Bagan Private Photography Tour: $199
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: $17
- Lombok Cultural & Scenic Tour: Pottery, Weaving & Beaches: $21
- Tetebatu Walking Tour: $23
- Sendang Gile Waterfall, Malimbu, & Pusuk Pass Panorama Tour: $33
- Gili Nanggu, Sudak and Kedis Snorkeling Tour and Island Hopping: $40
- Lombok Biking Tour: $40
- Lombok Private Day Tour with Local Mate: $43
- Lombok Private Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok Private Tour City, Heritage, Culture and Beach: $46
- Benang Kelambu & Stokel Waterfalls and Handweaving Village Tour: $48
- Lombok City Tour combination With Temple Tour: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Lombok $7.29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Lombok, we can see that Lombok is more expensive. And not only is Bagan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bagan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bagan 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 Lombok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lombok than you might in Bagan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bagan Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.