Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
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 Guangzhou. 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 Guangzhou?
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.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
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 in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Lombok Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $59Guangzhou $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $104. 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 Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Guangzhou $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Guangzhou $116
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Guangzhou? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Guangzhou $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Senggigi/senggigi To Airport: $70
- Airport transfer from Lombok airport to Sembalun Rinjiani area: $60
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Serangan: $73
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $28
- Kuta Lombok Transfer: $12
- Lombok Int Airport (LOP) to Lombok - Round Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Private Airport Lombok Transfers to or from Gili Islands: $32
- One way Private Airport Transfer To Mataram & Senggigi Area: $40
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $17
- Private Transfer from Airport to or from Gili Asahan/ Gili Gede: $51
- Private Transfer from Batu Bolong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $67
- Private Transfer from Bintaro to Lombok Airport (LOP): $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Shenzhen Day Tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Private Transfer: $255
- Guangzhou Layover Visa-Free Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $200
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $194
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou city hotels to Shekou Cruise Port: $176
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 15 Pax: $170
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service, To Dongguan Transfer: $135
- Pearl River Night Cruise with Private Transfers in Guangzhou: $129
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 5 pax: $120
- Private Arrival Transfer in English-speaking: Airport to Hotel: $99
- Guangzhou Night Pearl River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer: $96
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Fluent English Speaking Driver: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou 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 $20Guangzhou $34
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 Lombok Cooking Class : $25
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $65
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $86
- Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $100
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $119
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $160
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Pearl River Night Cruise and Karaoke Tour with Buffet Dinner in Guangzhou: $179
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Morning Tea, Cantonese Opera, and Food Tour: $183
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
- Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Din Tai Feng Dinner: $199
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
- Private Cooking Canton Cuisine Cooking Class in Guangzhou : $266
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.90Guangzhou $18
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: $17
- Lombok Private Tour-Car Hire With Full day Customize Trip: $33
- Lombok Customize Tour with Private Driver: $35
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $36
- Half-Day Mataram City Tour: $45
- Lombok Private Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok White Water Rafting and Pura Lingsar Private Full Day Tour: $48
- Gili Nanggu Snorkeling Tour to a Tropical Paradise: $49
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Lombok City Tour combination With Temple Tour : $49
- Benang Stokel, Benang Kelambu, Culture, & Beach Tour: $49
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 1-Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private City Tour: $185
- 3-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King Tomb in Guangzhou: $91
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $180
- 4-Hour Flexible Private Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Options: $153
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $100
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King & Academy of Clan Chen in Guangzhou: $91
- 5-Hour Private Guangzhou Yumcha Tasting with Local Food Market Experience : $118
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 6-Day Guangzhou to Guilin Scenic Tour: $1,598
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Guangzhou $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Guangzhou, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. And not only is Lombok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Guangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Guangzhou. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Lombok is generally cooler than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 26°C (79°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
It's quite rainy in Guangzhou. Lombok usually gets less rain in July than Guangzhou. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, May to September in Lombok is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
Both Guangzhou and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Lombok is a little warmer than Guangzhou in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
It's quite rainy in Lombok. In October, Lombok usually receives more rain than Guangzhou. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Lombok is November to April.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Guangzhou in the Winter?
Both Guangzhou and Lombok during the winter 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 winter, Lombok is much warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lombok in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the winter, Lombok often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Lombok gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun.
Lombok usually gets more rain in January than Guangzhou. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Guangzhou in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
In April, Lombok is generally a little warmer than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Lombok usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the spring. May to September in Lombok is the dry season. Also, November to April is the rainy season in Lombok.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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