A Travel Price Comparison for Indonesia Lombok vs. Jakarta for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lombok or Jakarta?

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 Jakarta. 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 Jakarta?

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.

Jakarta

As Indonesia's capital and largest city, Jakarta rests on the northwest coast of the island of Java. It is the country's economic, cultural, and political center with plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment.

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Which place is cheaper, Jakarta or Lombok?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $53, while the average daily cost in Jakarta is $65. 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 Jakarta in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lombok $29
    Jakarta $34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lombok $58
    Jakarta $68
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Jakarta

Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Jakarta? 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.

Hotels in Lombok


Hotels in Jakarta


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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 Jakarta Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lombok $11
    Jakarta $21

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: $213
  • Private Transfer from Lopok to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $153
  • Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lempeh: $94
  • Private Transfer from Dusun Setangi to Lombok Airport (LOP): $94
  • Private Transfer from Brang Biji to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $94
  • Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Brang Biji: $94
  • Private Transfer from Lempeh to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $94
  • Airport transfer from lombok airport to Senaru rinjiani area: $76
  • Lombok Airport Private Transfer by Car: $75
  • Airport Transfer: Airport To Senggigi/senggigi To Airport: $70
  • Lombok Airport to Gili Islands - Private Shuttle & Transfer: $59
  • Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Padang Bai: $53

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jakarta

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jakarta are as follows:


  • Taxi to Station
    $1.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jakarta

Also for Jakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Ujung Genteng Sukabumi: $213
  • Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Ujung Genteng Sukabumi: $213
  • Private Transfer from Sukaresmi Pandeglang Regenc to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $170
  • Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Sukaresmi Garut Regency: $170
  • Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Sukarasa Kuningan Regency: $170
  • Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Sukaresmi Pandeglang Regency: $170
  • Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Sukarasa Kuningan Regency: $170
  • Private Airport Transfer Jakarta VIP Sedan : $153
  • Private Airport Transfer Jakarta VIP Luxury Van: $141
  • Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Benda Sukamulya: $110
  • Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Sukatani Purwakarta Regency: $110
  • Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Sukarasa bandung: $110

Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Jakarta?

Prices for flights to both Jakarta 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 day
    Lombok $12
    Jakarta $17

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
  • Babah Peranakan Chinese Cuisine Dinner in Lombok: $60
  • Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
  • Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $100
  • Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $117

Typical Food Prices in Jakarta

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jakarta:


  • Dinner
    $2.78
  • Dinner
    $0.76

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jakarta

For Jakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Fun Food Tour Jakarta: $30
  • Mangga Besar Food Tour: $49
  • Jakarta Night Tour: Guided Sightseeing & Street food tour: $58
  • Kota Tua Food Tour: $64
  • Melawai Night Street Food Tour: $67
  • 10-Tasting Private Food Tour with a Local Host: $99

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lombok $11
    Jakarta $13

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: $171
  • 3 Days Mount Rinjani Complete Tour @All In One Price: $226
  • Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
  • Benang Kelambu & Stokel (Waterfall Tour) : $67
  • Benang Kelambu Waterfall And Culture Full Day Tour : $75
  • Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
  • Best Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls Tour: $70
  • Car Hire Lombok tradition village tour: $150
  • Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
  • Daily Sasak Tour Lombok: $57
  • Daily Tour: $70
  • Day Tour Sindang Gile and tiu Kelep Waterfals : $130

Tours and Activities in Jakarta

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jakarta.

  • 4 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour - (Most Tourist Attractions): $65
  • 5 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour - (Most Highlights): $75
  • 6 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour - (Must Visit Places): $89
  • 7 Hours Indonesia Cultural & Heritage Park Tour: $110
  • 8 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour - (All Tourist Attractions): $129
  • Afternoon Guided Chinatown Tour in Jakarta : $53
  • Afternoon city tour Jakarta: $82
  • Baduy Tribal Tracker and Village in Private Tour Full Day & Lunch: $130
  • Bandung City Tour Mountain Volcano and Hotspring ( Start From Jakarta): $154
  • Bandung Private Tour Mountain Volcano and Hotspring ( Overland ): $185
  • Batik Course & City Tour Jakarta: $60
  • Batik Workshop & Bogor Botanical Garden Tour Start Jakarta: $125

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lombok $8.31
    Jakarta $4.31


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Jakarta, we can see that Jakarta 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 Jakarta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jakarta 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 Jakarta Expensive?.