Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Lombok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Lombok or Bonaire?
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 Bonaire. 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 Bonaire?
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.
Bonaire
An island municipality of the Netherlands, Bonaire resides in the Caribbean, east of Central America and north of Venezuela. It is a part of the ABC Islands together with Aruba and Curaçao, and is best known as a tropical vacation destination with many great dive spots, beaches, lagoons, and wildlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
-
Lombok Prices
Indonesia PricesBonaire Prices
Caribbean Netherlands Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $55Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $55, while the average daily cost in Bonaire is $299. 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 Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $26Bonaire $155
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $52Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Bonaire? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $10Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kuta Lombok Transfer: $9.31
- Bangsal Port Transfer: $9.31
- Lombok Airport Transfer: $10
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $17
- Lombok Private Transfer from or to Airports & Hotel/Ports: $17
- Airport transfer from lombok Airport to Praya: $22
- Lombok Int Airport (LOP) to Lombok - Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Airport (LOP): $25
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Lombok Cruise Port: $25
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Lombok Cruise Port: $27
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Koeta: $27
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Batu Payung: $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire 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
-
Food Meals for one dayLombok $19Bonaire $101
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
- Babah Peranakan Chinese Cuisine Dinner in Lombok: $66
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $70
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bonaire
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bonaire.
- Dinner at Sea: $95
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.28Bonaire $40
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: $16
- Gili Air : Shared Tour with Sea Turtles & Underwater Statues: $18
- Lombok Wildlife Park: Admission Ticket: $20
- Lombok Waterfalls & Sukarara Weaving Village Tour: $22
- Tetebatu Walking Tour: $23
- Lombok Customize Tour: $31
- Lombok Rafting Adventure Unforgettable Thrills with Lunch: $32
- Sendang Gile Waterfall, Malimbu, & Pusuk Pass Panorama Tour: $33
- Lombok Sasak Culture and Village Tour: $34
- Sasak Villages, Beaches, and Merese Hill Tour: $35
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver: $36
- Lombok Group Tour | Hidden Gili Islands Snorkeling & Island Hop: $40
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- 2 Hours Private Kitesurfing Adventure: $265
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- 4 hour Individual Island Tour for 1 to 12 persons: $180
- Aquaspace Sunset Sail and Snorkel Tour on Bonaire with Diner: $135
- Bonaire Cave Tour: Walk, Climb & Swim: $75
- Bonaire CaveTour Climb, Snorkel & Explore the Hidden Gems : $83
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Bonaire Landsailing Adventures: $79
- Bonaire Shore Excursion: The Bonaire Highlights Tour: $83
- Bonaire island adventure: $110
- Brunch & Snorkel Catamaran Tour: $115
- Catamaran Snorkel & BBQ Sail (cruise friendly): $105
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.35Bonaire $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire 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 Bonaire is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Bonaire would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bonaire 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 Bonaire 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.