Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Lombok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lombok or Adelaide?
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 Lombok and Adelaide. 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: Lombok or Adelaide?
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.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $52Adelaide $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $52, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $109. 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 Lombok and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $29Adelaide $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $58Adelaide $130
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Adelaide? 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: Lombok Hotel Prices and Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Adelaide $18
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Full-Day Private City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $490
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide Port: $252
- Adelaide Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Adelaide city: $252
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $246
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide hotels: $218
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $109
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Car: $106
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $92
- Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $76
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $66
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Business Car: $62
- Adelaide Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Adelaide: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Lombok 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 dayLombok $12Adelaide $31
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $23
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $78
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $129
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $192
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $10Adelaide $13
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
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2h Wine Experience, Vineyard walk, 6 wines, charcuterie board: $59
- 3-Day Yorkes Peninsula Coastal Wilderness Tour from Adelaide: $1,630
- 5-Day Flinders Ranges & Outback Eco Tour from Adelaide: $1,957
- 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $58
- A Taste of Rundle Mall Walking Tour: $48
- Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide: $98
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $121
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $45
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $52
- Adelaide City to Sea Bike Tour: $111
- Adelaide Gaol Adults Ghost Tour & Investigation: $28
- Adelaide Hills Day Tour. Winery Cellar Doors: $165
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $8.15Adelaide $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $42
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $52
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $52
- Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $78
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $79
- The Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch: $110
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $110
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $112
- Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $131
- Barossa Small Group Wine Tours - Local Guide: $131
- Adelaide Hills Full Day Wine Tour: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Lombok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lombok is in Asia and Adelaide is in Pacific, 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide 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 Lombok Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Adelaide?
Adelaide has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lombok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lombok or Adelaide in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Adelaide. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Lombok is generally a little warmer than Adelaidein January. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 26°C (79°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In July, Lombok usually receives around the same amount of rain as Adelaidein January. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryLombok 26°C (79°F)Adelaide 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Adelaide in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Adelaide. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year.
Lombok is much warmer than Adelaide in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Adelaide fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in April.
Lombok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Lombok usually gets more rain in October than Adelaidein April. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Adelaide 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Adelaide in the Winter?
Both Adelaide and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Adelaide for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Lombok is much warmer than Adelaide. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lombok in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Adelaide averages at about 11°C (52°F)in July.
Lombok usually receives more sunshine than Adelaide during winter. Lombok gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Adelaide receives 159 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lombok usually receives more rain than Adelaidein July. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyLombok 28°C (82°F)Adelaide 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Adelaide in the Spring?
Both Adelaide and Lombok during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Adelaide in the spring for the beaches.
In April, Lombok is generally much warmer than Adelaidein October. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Lombok usually gets more rain in April than Adelaidein October. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Adelaide 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Adelaide and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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