Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Lombok?
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 Lombok or Antigua Guatemala?
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 Antigua Guatemala. 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 Antigua Guatemala?
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.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $54Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $54, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $26Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $52Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $9.92Antigua Guatemala $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 6, or 8-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $370
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Wisata Alam Semongkat: $211
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Padang Bai: $114
- Private Transfer from Brang Biji to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $97
- Private Transfer from Pekat to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $92
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Pekat: $92
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Brang Bara: $92
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lempeh: $92
- Private Transfer from Lempeh to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $92
- Fast Transfer by Private Speedboat&Car (Gili → Kuta Lombok): $81
- Private Transfer from Sokong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $74
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sokong: $74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Group Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $220
- From Antigua: One way private transfer to Panajachel: $194
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Semuc Champey or Coban: $182
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $180
- Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- From Antigua: Transfer to Guatemala City: $85
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico Beach: $85
- One way shared transfer to Flores, Peten: $79
- One Way Shared Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Flores Peten: $79
- Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala 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 $19Antigua Guatemala $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gili Trawangan: Authentic Indonesian Food Gili Cooking Class: $44
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $55
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $70
- Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $85
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $119
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.27
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Lunch$7.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mamma Yamma PACAYA COOKING CLASS by chef David Farfán: $38
- Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
- Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
- Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- Pepián Plates Antigua Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $59
- Mayan Meals Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $59
- Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.15Antigua Guatemala $15
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- 2D/1N (Hostel) Backpacker Lombok Tour Package: $205
- 3 Days Tour in Mount Rinjani Summit with Lake Hiking: $300
- 3D 2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour To Summit And Lake: $232
- Benang Kelambu & Stokel (Waterfall Tour): $67
- Benang Kelambu & Stokel Waterfalls and Handweaving Village Tour: $48
- Benang Kelambu Waterfall Experience from Lombok: $43
- Discover the Best of South Beaches & Culture: Exclusive Tour: $54
- Exclusive Hidden Waterfalls Adventure: Tiu Kelep & Sendang Gile: $72
- Exclusive Private Experience: 5 Secret Gili Islands: $81
- Exclusive Private Lombok Car Hire & Customized Tour: $50
- Excursions for Cruise Ship Passengers: $71
- Explore Gili Kedis with Lombok Private Wooden Raft Tour: $65
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- ¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!: $100
- 2 - Days : Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua: $150
- 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $219
- 2-Day, 1-Night Tour of Volcano Acatenango from Antigua: $92
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $220
- 4 Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $35
- 4-Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- 4WD Acatenango Volcano Tour & Fuego / All Inclusive !: $400
- 4WD experience to Acatenango Volcano/Fuego Volcano from Antigua: $333
- 4x4 tour from Antigua with a night camp in front of the Fuego volcano: $1,300
- ANTIGUA Villages Tour: $103
- ATV Off Road Adventure at Pacaya Volcano from Antigua: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.24Antigua Guatemala $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala is in Central America, 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 Antigua Guatemala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala 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.