Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg. 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 Gothenburg?
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.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
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 Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $55Gothenburg $136
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $55, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $136. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $26Gothenburg $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $52Gothenburg $86
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Gothenburg? 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: Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $10Gothenburg $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Wisata Alam Semongkat: $211
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lopok: $154
- Private Transfer from Senggigi to Lombok Airport (LOP): $33
- Private Transfer from Pengawisan to Lombok Airport (LOP): $70
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $33
- Private Transfer from Mangsit to Lombok Airport (LOP): $33
- Private Transfer from Lopok to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $154
- Private Transfer from Lombok to Lombok International Airport: $43
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Airport (LOP): $25
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sokong: $74
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sigar Penjalin: $74
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Pengawisan: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $206
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $163
- Arrival Transfer: Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Luxury Van: $160
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $130
- Airport Transfer: Gothenburg to Airport GOT by Business Car: $126
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $121
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $110
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $103
- Gothenburg Airport: Transfer to City center of Gothenburg: $76
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $16
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 $19Gothenburg $72
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.28Gothenburg $17
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
- 3D 2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour To Summit And Lake: $232
- Benang Kelambu & Stokel Waterfalls and Handweaving Village Tour: $48
- Benang Kelambu Waterfall Experience from Lombok: $43
- Benang Kelambu Waterfall and Sasak Culture Tour with Local Crafts: $142
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
- Discover Lombok Half Day City Tour: $94
- Discover the Best of South Beaches & Culture: Exclusive Tour: $54
- Exclusive Private Experience: 5 Secret Gili Islands: $81
- Exclusive Private Lombok Car Hire & Customized Tour: $50
- Excursions for Cruise Ship Passengers: $71
- Exotic Lombok's Pink Beach Private Tour: $78
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Archipelago Tour with Guide in Gothenburg: $44
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours: $62
- City Kayak Tour: $60
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $37
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $76
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $70
- Gothenburg - Private guided tour: $581
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $37
- Gothenburg : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $122
- Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour): $57
- Gothenburg Fika Tour: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.35Gothenburg $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Gothenburg, we can see that Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg is in Europe, 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 Gothenburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Gothenburg?
Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Gothenburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
In the summer, Lombok is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lombok in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In July, Lombok usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer. May to September in Lombok is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Gothenburg. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Lombok is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
Lombok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Lombok usually gets more rain in October than Gothenburg. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April in Lombok is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Gothenburg in the Winter?
Both Gothenburg and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Gothenburg can be very cold during winter. Lombok is much warmer than Gothenburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Lombok usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during winter. Lombok gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lombok usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Gothenburg in the Spring?
Both Gothenburg 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.
In the spring, Lombok is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lombok in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Lombok usually gets more rain in April than Gothenburg. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year. May to September is the dry season in Lombok. November to April is the rainy season in Lombok.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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