Which place is cheaper, Gili Trawangan or Harbin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Harbin and Gili Trawangan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Harbin, China is the northernmost major city in the country, with a population of over 10 million. Harbin was founded in 1897 by Russia, which has resulted in a lot of Russian influence throughout the city and many Russian citizens. The city is most famous for their annual International Snow and Ice Festival, a two-month-long festival running from January through February of each year.
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 2-Week Tours in China, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Harbin is $54, while the average daily cost in Gili Trawangan is $36. 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 Harbin and Gili Trawangan in more detail.
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Also for Harbin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Gili Trawangan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Gili Trawangan and Harbin 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.
For Harbin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Gili Trawangan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Harbin, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
For Gili Trawangan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Harbin and Gili Trawangan, we can see that Harbin 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 Harbin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Harbin 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 Harbin Expensive? and Is Gili Trawangan Expensive?.