Which place is cheaper, Bandung or Lombok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lombok or Bandung?
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 Bandung. 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 Bandung?
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.
Bandung
Bandung is the capital city of West Java, and the third largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya. Nicknamed Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch for its resemblance to Paris and European atmosphere back in colonial times, Bandung also earned another nickname as Kota Kembang, literally meaning the Flower City since Bandung used to have a lot of flowers. Nowadays, Bandung has become a very popular weekend escape for Jakartans, who crowd the city on weekends and national holidays. It's known for colonial and art deco architecture, a lively, university-town feel and relatively cool tropical weather. Bandung is also a shopping destination, with fashion outlets clustered along Jalan Setiabudi and Jalan Riau in the Dago district. The city also make a good base for day trips to the surrounding countryside - high volcanic peaks, hot springs, and tea plantations are all within reach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best 10-Day Tours in Indonesia, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $52Bandung $40
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $52, while the average daily cost in Bandung is $40. 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 Bandung in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $29Bandung $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $58Bandung $42
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Bandung
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Bandung? 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 Bandung Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Bandung $5.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Wisata Alam Semongkat to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $210
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Pekat: $92
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lopok: $151
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lempeh: $92
- Private Transfer from Sokong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $50
- Private Transfer from Senggigi to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Pengawisan to Lombok Airport (LOP): $50
- Private Transfer from Lopok to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $151
- Private Transfer from Lombok to Lombok International Airport: $39
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Airport (LOP): $33
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sokong: $50
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sigar Penjalin: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bandung
Also for Bandung, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bandung City to Kertajati Airport (KJT): $167
- Private Transfer from Larangan to Kertajati Airport (KJT): $167
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi Garut Regency to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $167
- Private Transfer from Sukarasa Kuningan Regency to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $167
- Private Transfer from Kertajati Airport (KJT) to Pejambon: $167
- Private Transfer from Kertajati Airport (KJT) to Sunyaragi: $167
- Private Transfer from Sunyaragi to Kertajati Airport (KJT): $167
- Private Transfer from Kertajati Airport (KJT) to Pekalangan: $167
- Private Transfer from Kertajati Airport (KJT) to Pulasaren: $167
- Private Transfer from Pulasaren to Kertajati Airport (KJT): $167
- Private Transfer from Kertajati Airport (KJT) to Jagasatru: $167
- Private Transfer from Jagasatru to Kertajati Airport (KJT): $167
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Bandung?
Prices for flights to both Bandung 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 $12Bandung $14
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.Lombok $10Bandung $5.67
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: $220
- 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
- Benang Stokel and Kelambu Waterfall Tour - Lombok Private Tour: $42
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
- Camping Tour in Sasak Mountain Lombok Island: $87
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Daily Sasak Tour Lombok: $57
Tours and Activities in Bandung
For Bandung, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3D 2N GOLDEN ROUTE TOUR PACKAGE [ Bandung - Garut - Pangandaran ] All include: $277
- Backpacker Style of the Java-Madura-Bali Island Tour 12 Days: $1,546
- Bandung , West Java Tour: $120
- Bandung One Day Tour Package: $160
- Kawah Putih Private Tour and Angklung Performance: $46
- Volcano Tour with Hot Springs Swim: $135
- Volcano, Hot Spring, Mud Bathing, & Lake Tour: $64
- Bandung:Kawah Putih,Volcano,HotSpring,Mud Bathing,Lake Tour: $50
- Day Trip White Crater Ciwidey Bandung All In - Tour Guide: $71
- Java Bali Private Tour Package with Driver as Guide: $469
- Java Classic Overland Tour: $1,334
- Java's Highlight Guided Tour From Jakarta or Bali: $1,315
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $8.15Bandung $3.46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Bandung, we can see that Lombok is more expensive. And not only is Bandung much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bandung would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bandung 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 Lombok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lombok than you might in Bandung.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lombok Expensive? and Is Bandung 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.