Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Koh Lipe?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Koh Lipe or Lombok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Koh Lipe and Lombok can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Lombok?
Koh Lipe
Ko Lipe used to be one of Thailand's most gorgeous hidden treasures. While it's still breathtaking, it's certainly not hidden anymore. With a small community of approximately 700 chow lair, or sea gypsies, this region is doing its best to maintain the beauty of its culture and beaches despite the influx of tourism. The rapid development has seen additions of concrete cafes and travel agencies. There are still rich, cultural gems to find in Ko Lipe - you just have to be willing to wander.
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 Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lipe $85Lombok $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $85, 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 Koh Lipe and Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lipe $44Lombok $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lipe $88Lombok $58
Compare Hotels in Koh Lipe and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lipe 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: Koh Lipe Hotel Prices and Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Lipe $18Lombok $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lipe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lipe:
- Private Transfer Pak Bara Pier to Hatyai Airport by Van: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Kuta/kuta To Airport: $27
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Senggigi/senggigi To Airport: $70
- Airport transfer from Lombok Airport to Kuta Mandalika : $23
- Airport transfer from Lombok Airport to Selong Belanak: $33
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Padang Bai: $58
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $25
- Lombok Airport Private Transfer by Car: $75
- Lombok Airport Transfer : $27
- Lombok Airport Transfer ( Private ): $26
- Lombok Airport to Gili Islands - Private Shuttle & Transfer: $59
- Lombok Private Airport Transfers To Bangsal Port Lombok and Gili Trawangan: $50
- One way Private Airport Transfer To Mataram & Senggigi Area: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lipe or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Koh Lipe 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 dayKoh Lipe $26Lombok $12
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
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $67
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $86
- Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $100
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $117
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lipe $23Lombok $10
Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Tour Sunset Cruise Around Lipe: $15
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $111
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $21
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $25
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $24
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Gili T Island: The Thrilling Sunset Snorkeling Adventure: $17
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $31
- Benang Stokel and Kelambu Waterfall Tour - Lombok Private Tour: $42
- Half-Day Mataram City Tour: $44
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Lombok City Tour combination With Temple Tour : $49
- Private Lombok Waterfall Tour: Benang Kelambu, Benang Stokel & Narmada Park: $50
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfall Tour - Private Day Tour: $55
- Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile Waterfall Trekking Tour: $55
- One Day Tour Pink Beach East Lombok Excursion: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lipe $8.18Lombok $8.15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lipe and Lombok, we can see that Koh Lipe is more expensive. And not only is Lombok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Koh Lipe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Lipe 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 Koh Lipe Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe or Lombok?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Lombok in the Summer?
Both Lombok and Koh Lipe during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Lipe because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in July than Lombok. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Lombok. Typically, the summer temperatures in Koh Lipe in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Lombok averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Lombok 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Lombok in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to April in Koh Lipe is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Koh Lipe. Lombok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Koh Lipe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Lombok. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Koh Lipe is generally around the same temperature as Lombok. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (81°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Lombok in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Lombok. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Koh Lipe usually gets less rain in January than Lombok. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Lombok in the winter. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Lipe 27°C (80°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Lombok in the Spring?
Both Lombok and Koh Lipe are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lipe throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Lipe is December to April. The rainy season in Koh Lipe is May to October. It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. In April, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Lombok. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Lombok. Typically, the spring temperatures in Koh Lipe in April average around 29°C (85°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKoh Lipe 29°C (85°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Lombok and Koh Lipe
| Koh Lipe | Lombok | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
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.