Which place is cheaper, Kingston 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 Kingston?
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 Kingston. 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 Kingston?
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.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $59Kingston $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $123. 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 Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Kingston $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Kingston $124
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Kingston? 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 Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Kingston $28
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 Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Montego Bay: 5-Day Jamaica Tour with Meals and Transfers: $2,200
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Negril: $749
- Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay: $479
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $369
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $261
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
- Port Antonio Hotel Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $235
- Kingston Round Trip Airport Transfers to Ocho Rios : $230
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- Airport Group Transfers-Kingston: $180
- Transfer for Kingston Airport to and from Hotels in Montego Bay: $173
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston 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 $20Kingston $44
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.90Kingston $12
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 Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios: $232
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
- Blue Mountain Tour: A Half-Day Escape from Kingston: $1,011
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Express Tour from Port Royal Cruise Port: $141
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $134
- City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees: $105
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Devon House City Tour Combo: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Kingston $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Kingston, we can see that Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston 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 Kingston Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Kingston?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Lombok or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Kingston. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Also, May to September in Lombok is the dry season. Lombok usually gets less rain in July than Kingston. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Lombok is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lombok in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Lombok is November to April. It rains a lot this time of the year in Kingston. It's quite rainy in Lombok. In October, Lombok usually receives less rain than Kingston. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Lombok is generally around the same temperature as Kingston. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Lombok usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Lombok often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Lombok gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Lombok is around the same temperature as Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Kingston. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
May to September in Lombok is the dry season. Also, November to April is the rainy season in Lombok. In April, Lombok usually receives more rain than Kingston. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Lombok is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lombok in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Lombok
| Lombok | Kingston | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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.