Which place is cheaper, Gili Trawangan or Cheju (Jeju)?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cheju (Jeju) or Gili Trawangan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Cheju (Jeju) and Gili Trawangan. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Cheju (Jeju) or Gili Trawangan?
Cheju (Jeju)
Cheju is an island located just off the southern coast of South Korea in the Korean Strait. It is known for its volcanic landscape full of craters and cave-like lava tubes, which many visitors venture to hike and explore. With the main industry invested in tourism, it is a popular vacation spot for Koreans and foreigners alike, and remains the top honeymoon destination for Korean newlyweds.
Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan, known as Gili T, is the most visited of the three Gili Islands, located on the northeast side of Lombok. These islands are known for world-class diving and snorkeling spots. It's not hard to see why, considering that any direction you step off the shoreline, there's a beautiful underwater world to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in South Korea, The Best Luxury Tours to South Korea, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCheju (Jeju) $74Gili Trawangan $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Cheju (Jeju) is $74, while the average daily cost in Gili Trawangan is $37. 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 Cheju (Jeju) and Gili Trawangan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCheju (Jeju) $47Gili Trawangan $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCheju (Jeju) $94Gili Trawangan $50
Compare Hotels in Cheju (Jeju) and Gili Trawangan
Looking for a hotel in Cheju (Jeju) or Gili Trawangan? 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: Gili Trawangan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cheju (Jeju) $11Gili Trawangan $2.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cheju (Jeju)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cheju (Jeju):
- jeju island Private Taxi Hallasan Hiking Trail Transfer - One way: $57
- Private Transfer From Airport to Downtown jeju çity Jeju Island: $18
- Private Tour in West Jeju Island with Transfer : $122
- Private Taxi Transfer from Jeju City Downtown to Jeju Airport: $50
- Private Half-Day Udo Tour in Jeju Island with Roundtrip Transfer: $200
- One Way Transfer to or from Jeju Airport and Jeju si South Korea: $78
- Jeju Airport Transfer: $22
- Hallasan Seongpanak transfer,One way, Round trip: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gili Trawangan
Also for Gili Trawangan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport private Transfer: $39
- Gili Trawangan Gili Air Lombok Speedboat Transfer to Bali: $27
- Lombok Transfer From 3 Gilis to Airport or Hotel In Lombok: $45
- Private Speedboat transfer Between Lombok and Gili Islands: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Cheju (Jeju) or Gili Trawangan?
Prices for flights to both Gili Trawangan and Cheju (Jeju) 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 dayCheju (Jeju) $18Gili Trawangan $7.52
Typical Food Prices in Cheju (Jeju)
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cheju (Jeju):
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Burger$4.63
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Donkatsu (Charles Restaurant)$7.47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cheju (Jeju)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cheju (Jeju).
- JEJU Cooking Class _Class & Dinner at Jeju Seaside Sunset Terrace: $108
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gili Trawangan
For Gili Trawangan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Learn to cook authentic Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes: $33
- Gili Trawangan Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise with snorkeling: $91
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cheju (Jeju) $5.66Gili Trawangan $4.15
Tours and Activities in Cheju (Jeju)
Here are a few actual costs in Cheju (Jeju) for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2Days Private Luxury Tour With Experienced Driver in Jeju island: $135
- 2 Days Private Tour with a Very Experienced Driver in Jeju Island: $150
- 3days Private Free Schedule Tour a lot of Experience Driver : $170
- 5Hour Private Taxi driver Tour in Jeju: $240
- Beautiful Jeju Island Private UNESCO day Tour : $85
- Cherry Blossom East Day Tour in Jeju: $115
- Customized private tour in Jeju island: $90
- East of Jeju island Tour in Sky Water Circus -Package Tour: $140
- East of jeju tour for Seogwipo Gangjeong Cruise Customers: $99
- Eastern Jeju: All Inclusive Private Tour w/ Tangerine picking: $200
- Full Day Tour In Jeju Island - East of Jeju (included admission): $160
- Full-Day Jeju Island SOUTH Tour (entrance fee included): $150
Tours and Activities in Gili Trawangan
For Gili Trawangan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Shared Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour: $23
- Lombok Private Sightseeing Custom Tour: $35
- Kuta Tour (South Of Lombok Beutiful Tour): $49
- Lombok Private Tour Waterfall And Traditional Village Including Beach: $59
- Private 2 Hours Snorkeling Experience with Baby Turtles Visit: $60
- Gili Hai 3 Islands BBQ Cruise: $72
- Gili Hai 3 Islands BBQ Sunset Cruise: $72
- Gili Nanggu Day Tour: $80
- Gili Trawangan 3 Island Half day Cruise with BBQ Lunch and Snorkeling : $91
- 5H Snorkeling & Breakfast Cruise on Utopia Catamaran: $113
- 5H Snorkeling & Sunset Cruise on Utopia Catamaran: $113
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCheju (Jeju) $7.35Gili Trawangan $3.83
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cheju (Jeju) and Gili Trawangan, we can see that Cheju (Jeju) is more expensive. And not only is Gili Trawangan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gili Trawangan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gili Trawangan 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 Cheju (Jeju) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cheju (Jeju) than you might in Gili Trawangan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cheju (Jeju) Expensive? and Is Gili Trawangan 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.