Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Krabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Krabi 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 Krabi and Lombok can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Lombok?
Krabi
Thailand is covered in beaches, but if you're more interested in immersion in Thai culture than the salty ocean, consider a trip to Krabi, also known as "Krabi Town". Pronounced "Grabee," this small, but bustling city is just up the river from the coast, and is the gateway to the beaches in the surrounding Province of Krabi. Krabi Town is full of hotels, agencies and western restaurants, but if you look hard enough, you'll easily see the energy and life of Thailand. While there are no beaches in the town itself, there is plenty of Thai culture to experience.
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 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in 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 dayKrabi $55Lombok $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $55, 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 Krabi and Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $36Lombok $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $72Lombok $58
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Krabi 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: Krabi Hotel Prices and Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Krabi $3.80Lombok $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Krabi are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$8.18
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Short Tuk-Tuk Ride$2.73
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2 Bottles of Gasoline$2.18
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Longboat Taxi from Town$5.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krabi
Also for Krabi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 4 Islands Krabi Boat Tour from Ao Nang with Transfer: $173
- From Krabi : One Way Private Transfer Phuket,Khaolak and More: $131
- Private Transfer between Phuket Airport and Krabi Hotels: $131
- Private Transfer Between Phuket Hotel to/from Krabi Hotel: $131
- Krabi Transfer to Khao Lak : $117
- Krabi airport to donsak pier Private transfer: $117
- Private Transfer from Krabi to Phuket with 2h of Sightseeing: $113
- From Ao Nang: Similan Islands Boat Trip with Transfer & Food: $103
- Krabi to Khao Lak and Phang Nga Town: Private City Transfers: $98
- Krabi Mangrove Kayak &Elephant Shelter with Private Transfer: $96
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to KURABURI: $95
- Krabi to Phuket: Private City Transfer: $94
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 Wisata Alam Semongkat to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $209
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Brang Biji: $92
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Brang Bara: $92
- Private Transfer from Senggigi to Lombok Airport (LOP): $31
- Private Transfer from Pengawisan to Lombok Airport (LOP): $50
- Private Transfer from Lombok to Lombok International Airport: $39
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $33
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Hotels: $36
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sokong: $50
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sigar Penjalin: $50
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Senggigi: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Krabi 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 dayKrabi $13Lombok $12
Typical Food Prices in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$6.82
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Drinks on the Beach$6.55
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$17
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Nice Dinner (for Two)$30
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Mango Shake$1.36
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Pad Thai$2.73
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Fruit from the Market$1.64
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Pancakes$2.73
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Coffee & Cake$2.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Snorkeling and Sunset Dinner Trip From Krabi: $33
- Small-Group Smart Thai Cooking Class in Krabi: $36
- Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Smart Cook: $36
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner & Plankton: $38
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner and Snorkeling: $38
- Evening Thai Cooking Class at Ya's Cookery: $39
- Seven Islands Snorkel Cruise with Dinner: $41
- 4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner: $41
- Authentic Thai cooking class with market tour: $42
- Krabi Thai Cooking Class: $43
- Krabi 4 Islands Sunset Premium Service Trip by Speedboat + BBQ Dinner: $43
- Thai Charm Cooking School Krabi: $45
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
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- 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.Krabi $10Lombok $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Krabi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Krabi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Thai-English Book$9.00
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Thai Massages (for Two)$22
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Bikini & Sarong$16
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Yoga Class (1 Hour)$12
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Backgammon Set (travel size)$6.82
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Kayak Trip (for Two)$52
Tours and Activities in Krabi
For Krabi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Guided Tour in Bor Thor Caves and Mangroves : $146
- Phi Phi Islands Tour with Bioluminescent Planktons from krabi: $78
- 4 Island Joint Tour by Speed Boat from Krabi: $46
- 4 Island Speed Boat Adventure by Sea Eagle Tour from Krabi: $34
- 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + bioluminescent Night Snorkel: $103
- 4 Island Tour by Traditional Big Longtail Boat from Krabi: $28
- 4 Islands Day Tour by Speed Boat (from Ao Nang, Krabi): $39
- 4 Islands One Day Tour From Krabi: $29
- 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat from Krabi with Walk on Tombolo: $28
- 4 Islands Tour Speed Boat Ao Nang, Krabi (UPDATED JULY 2020 for New Normal): $29
- ATV 1 Hour Adventure Tour in Krabi: $39
- ATV Adventure Krabi: $38
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: $168
- 2D/1N (Hostel) Backpacker Lombok Tour Package: $205
- 3 Days Mount Rinjani Complete Tour @All In One Price: $222
- 3D 2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour To Summit And Lake: $185
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Benang Kelambu & Stokel (Waterfall Tour) : $67
- Benang Kelambu Waterfall And Culture Full Day Tour : $75
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
- Best Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls Tour: $70
- Car Hire Lombok tradition village tour: $150
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Daily Sasak Tour Lombok: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $4.34Lombok $8.15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Krabi are as follows:
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Beer$2.45
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Cocktails (for Two)$8.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Krabi
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Krabi:
- Railay Pub Crawl: $14
When comparing the travel costs between Krabi and Lombok, we can see that Krabi is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Krabi Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Krabi 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 Krabi or Lombok in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Krabi and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, August to October is the rainy season in Krabi. Krabi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Krabi usually receives more rain than Lombok. Krabi gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Krabi is around the same temperature as Lombok. Typically, the summer temperatures in Krabi in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Lombok averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKrabi 28°C (82°F)Lombok 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Lombok in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Krabi as well as Lombok. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Also, December to March in Krabi is the dry season. August to October in Krabi is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Lombok. Krabi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Krabi usually gets more rain in October than Lombok. Krabi gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Krabi is generally around the same temperature as Lombok. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 27°C (81°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKrabi 27°C (81°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Lombok in the Winter?
Both Lombok and Krabi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi 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 Krabi is December to March. In January, Krabi usually receives less rain than Lombok. Krabi gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krabi. Krabi usually receives more sunshine than Lombok during winter. Krabi gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Lombok receives 188 hours of full sun in the winter.
Krabi is around the same temperature as Lombok in the winter. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKrabi 28°C (82°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Lombok in the Spring?
Both Lombok and Krabi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Krabi 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 Krabi. Krabi usually gets more rain in April than Lombok. Krabi gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Krabi is around the same temperature as Lombok. Typically, the spring temperatures in Krabi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrabi 29°C (84°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Lombok and Krabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
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