Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Lombok?
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 Haifa and Lombok. 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: Haifa or Lombok?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Lombok $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Lombok is $52. 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 Haifa and Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Lombok $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Lombok $58
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Haifa 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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Lombok $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Service to Lombok Airport : $22
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Wisata Alam Semongkat: $210
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lopok: $152
- Private Transfer from Sokong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $50
- Private Transfer from Sigar Penjalin to Lombok Airport (LOP): $50
- Private Transfer from Senggigi to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Mangsit to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok to Lombok International Airport: $39
- Private Transfer from Lombok hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $36
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $33
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Airport (LOP): $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $44Lombok $12
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
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 Cooking Class & Garden Tour: $38
- Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $47
- Babah Peranakan Chinese Cuisine Dinner in Lombok: $60
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Exquisite Dinner with Spectacular View at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $64
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Lombok $10
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $700
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Guided Tour: $1,300
- From Tel Aviv: Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $388
- Haifa Private Tour: $160
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $405
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- 2 Days Private Tetebatu and Rinjani Nature Tour in Lombok: $169
- 2D/1N (Hostel) Backpacker Lombok Tour Package: $205
- 3 Days Mount Rinjani Complete Tour @All In One Price: $221
- 3 Days Tour in Mount Rinjani Summit with Lake Hiking : $269
- 3D 2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour To Summit And Lake: $185
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Benang Kelambu Waterfall And Culture Full Day Tour : $75
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
- Camping Tour in Sasak Mountain Lombok Island: $89
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Cultural Tour of Lombok with English Speaking Guide: $63
- Daily Tour: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Lombok $8.15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Lombok, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Lombok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa 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 Haifa Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Haifa or Lombok?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Haifa or Lombok in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Haifa usually receives more rain than Lombok. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Haifa is around the same temperature as Lombok. Typically, the summer temperatures in Haifa in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Lombok averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Lombok 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Lombok in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Lombok. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Lombok. Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Lombok. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Haifa is generally cooler than Lombok. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 24°C (75°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Lombok in the Winter?
Both Lombok and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Haifa. In January, Haifa usually receives around the same amount of rain as Lombok. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lombok during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Lombok receives 188 hours of full sun in the winter.
Haifa is much colder than Lombok in the winter. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Lombok in the Spring?
Both Lombok and Haifa during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Lombok. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Haifa is cooler than Lombok. Typically, the spring temperatures in Haifa in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Lombok and Haifa
| Haifa | Lombok | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
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