Which place is cheaper, Gili Trawangan or Doha?
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 Doha or Gili Trawangan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Gili Trawangan can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Gili Trawangan?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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 Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Gili Trawangan $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, 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 Doha and Gili Trawangan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $120Gili Trawangan $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $240Gili Trawangan $44
Compare Hotels in Doha and Gili Trawangan
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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: Doha Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Gili Trawangan $2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City - Stress-Free Tranafer: $60
- Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Qatar Doha - Private Transfer: $40
- Private Transfer from Doha hotels to Doha Cruise Port: $93
- Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $50
- Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport(DOH) to Doha Cruise Port: $93
- Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha Port: $50
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha Hamad Airport(DOH): $93
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels: $56
- Private Transfer from Doha City Hotels to Doha Cruise Port: $56
- Private Doha Airport Transfer | Hamad Airport (DOH): $40
- Private Car Transfer from Doha City: $20
- Private Arrival Transfer - Al Khor: $81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gili Trawangan
Also for Gili Trawangan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bali: Gili Islands and Lombok Fast Boat Transfer: $38
- Fast Boat Transfer Between Bali & Lombok with Hotel Transfer: $40
- Fast Boat Transfer Between Sanur and Gili Island: $28
- From Gili Islands: Bali Fast Boat Transfer: $35
- From Lombok: Bangsal to Nusa Penida Fast Boat Transfer: $33
- Gili Island Private Transfer: $14
- Gili Islands: Private Speedboat Transfer Service: $32
- Bali Fast Boat Transfer to Padang Bai: $32
- Bali Fast Boat Transfer to Sanur: $43
- Bangsal Harbor Speed Boat Transfer: $38
- Boat to Nusa Lembongan with Hotel Transfer: $32
- Fast Boat Transfer to Sanur via Penida: $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Gili Trawangan?
Prices for flights to both Gili Trawangan and Doha 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 dayDoha $106Gili Trawangan $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Dinner with BBQ Buffet & Transfers: $22
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $23
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $34
- Traditional Arabian Dhow Cruise with Sunset and Skyline Dinner: $40
- Moonlight on Marina Traditional Dhow Cruise With Optional Dinner: $42
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner on board: $43
- Traditional Arabic Food Tour @ Souq Waqif with Doha Skyline Views: $43
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $47
- Private Souk Waqif Tour with Lunch/Dinner: $85
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
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:
- Gili Trawangan Local Home Cooking Class and Authentic Dinner: $35
- Indonesian Food Cooking Class of Gili Air: $39
- Learn to cook Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes Trawangan: $39
- Gili Trawangan Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling & Dinner: $120
- Private Sunset Beach Dinner with Wine: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Gili Trawangan $3.61
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Private Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha: $95
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- 4 Hour Doha City Night Private Tour with Pickup from Doha: $50
- 4 Hour Doha City Tour from Airport, Hotel & Cruise Terminal: $57
- 4 Hours-Doha City Tour from AirPort/ Hotel: $54
- 4 Hrs Private Doha Tour: Discover the City’s Premier Attractions!: $115
- 4 hours Desert Safari Experience in Doha up to Group of 5: $260
- 4-Hour Private Doha Highlights and Villaggio Gondola Ride Tour: $84
- 4-Hours Guided City Tour in Doha (Souq, Katara, Pearl, Lusail): $60
- 6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha: $109
- 6 Hrs Doha City Tour Including National Museum Entrance: $110
- Arabian Dhow Cruise in Doha with Sunset and Skyline Views: $37
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 3 Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour with Turtles & Reefs: $10
- Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour with Memories: $11
- 3-Island Snorkeling Tour with GoPro Photos: $12
- Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour with Turtles: $12
- best 3 island snorkeling tour with GoPro: $12
- Memories Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour Public: $13
- Gili Islands: Glass-Bottom Boat Snorkeling Tour With Photos: $13
- 3 Island Snorkeling Tour and Turtle Sanctuary with GoPro: $14
- Group Snorkeling Tour Gili Islands Including GoPro Documentation: $14
- Gili Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Turtles & Go Pro Documentation: $15
- From Gili Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour: $16
- Gili Islands Turtle and Coral Snorkeling Adventure: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Gili Trawangan $3.33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Gili Trawangan, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Gili Trawangan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Gili Trawangan 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 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha 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.