Which place is cheaper, Gili Trawangan or Jerusalem?
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 Jerusalem or Gili Trawangan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Gili Trawangan, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Gili Trawangan?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
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 Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, 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 dayJerusalem $160Gili Trawangan $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $160, 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 Jerusalem and Gili Trawangan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $78Gili Trawangan $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $156Gili Trawangan $42
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Gili Trawangan
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $8.21Gili Trawangan $2.48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.87
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Light Rail Jerusalem$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $249
- Smooth Private Transfer: Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge: $230
- Secure Private Transfer: Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Service: $240
- Reliable Private Transfer: Allenby Bridge to Jerusalem / Tel Aviv: $250
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
- Private Transfer From Amman or Dead Sea To Petra and Wadi Rum: $85
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $186
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $85
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $83
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $85
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $92
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv (TLV) Airport-Private Departure Transfer: $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gili Trawangan
Also for Gili Trawangan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Gili Island Private Transfer: $14
- Private Speedboat transfer Between Lombok and Gili Islands: $14
- Fast Boat Transfer Between Sanur and Gili Island: $28
- Fast Boat Transfer to Sanur via Penida: $29
- Fast Boat Transfer to Serangan, Bali: $29
- Fast Ferry Transfer to Serangan Bali: $29
- Ticket Gili Trawangan Luxury Speedboat Transfer to Bali: $30
- Boat to Nusa Lembongan with Hotel Transfer: $32
- Bali Fast Boat Transfer to Padang Bai: $32
- Sanur Fast Boat Transfer with Luggage: $32
- Fast Ferry Transfer To Padang bai: $32
- Gili Islands: Private Speedboat Transfer Service: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Gili Trawangan?
Prices for flights to both Gili Trawangan and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $67Gili Trawangan $11
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$3.28
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Watermelon$4.91
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Lunch$14
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Food at Market$19
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Juice$3.28
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Bagels$9.83
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Lunch for 2$18
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Snacks$6.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Mahane Yehuda Market Guided Food Tour: $89
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $107
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $127
- Christmas Eve Jerusalem and Bethlehem with Dinner from Jerusalem: $180
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $243
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.Jerusalem $10Gili Trawangan $3.58
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$41
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- 7-Hour Jerusalem Political Guided Tour from Jerusalem: $260
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City: $9.99
- Along the Path of the Jerusalem Light Rail - Private Tour: $120
- Amazing Private Family Tour in Jerusalem: $458
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem & The Dead Sea Full Day Tour from Jerusalem: $150
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $100
- Bethlehem Half Day Christian Guided Tour: $40
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour: $50
- Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem: $75
- Bethlehem, Jericho, & Jordan River: Guided Tour -small group: $665
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
- best 3 island snorkeling tour with GoPro: $12
- 3-Island Snorkeling Tour with GoPro Photos: $12
- Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour with Turtles: $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 dayJerusalem $19Gili Trawangan $3.31
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$5.90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Gili Trawangan, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Gili Trawangan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem 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.