Which place is cheaper, Koh Pha Ngan or Lombok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Lombok or Koh Pha Ngan?
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 Koh Pha Ngan. 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 Koh Pha Ngan?
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.
Koh Pha Ngan
Ko Phangan (or Pha Ngan) is best known for its full moon parties, attracting backpackers and budget travelers the world over for all-night parties on the beach. The clear, blue water, beautiful beaches, and tropical atmosphere bring the tourists to the island, and the low prices, diverse activities, and abundant amenities keep them here.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $52Koh Pha Ngan $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $52, while the average daily cost in Koh Pha Ngan is $45. 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 Koh Pha Ngan in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $29Koh Pha Ngan $23
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $58Koh Pha Ngan $46
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Koh Pha Ngan
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Koh Pha Ngan? 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.
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 Koh Pha Ngan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Koh Pha Ngan $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Kuta/kuta To Airport: $27
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Senggigi/senggigi To Airport: $70
- Airport transfer from Lombok Airport to Kuta Mandalika : $23
- Airport transfer from Lombok airport to Sembalun Rinjiani area: $60
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Padang Bai: $58
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $25
- Lombok Airport Private Transfer by Car: $75
- Lombok Airport Transfer : $27
- Lombok Airport to Gili Islands - Private Shuttle & Transfer: $59
- Lombok Airport to Hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Lombok Int. Airport LOP to Lombok - Arrival Private Transfer: $29
- Lombok Private Airport Transfers To Bangsal Port Lombok and Gili Trawangan: $50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Pha Ngan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Koh Pha Ngan are as follows:
-
Scooter Rental$8.18
-
Ferry Ride$14
-
Gas for Scooter$3.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Koh Pha Ngan?
Prices for flights to both Koh Pha Ngan 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 $12Koh Pha Ngan $10
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
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $86
- Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $100
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $117
Typical Food Prices in Koh Pha Ngan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Koh Pha Ngan:
-
Noodle Lunch (for One)$1.09
-
Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$11
-
Smoothies (for Two)$1.09
-
Ice Cream$0.55
-
Juice$1.64
-
3 Spring Rolls$0.82
-
2 Pancakes$1.64
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $10Koh Pha Ngan $17
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 Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $31
- Half-Day Mataram City Tour: $44
- Lombok City Tour combination With Temple Tour : $49
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile Waterfall Trekking Tour: $55
- Daily Sasak Tour Lombok: $57
- Private Lombok Cycling Tour : Lingsar Temple, Rice Field, Village & Market Tour: $59
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
- Snorkeling 3 Gili West Lombok Daily Tour (Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak, Gili Kedis): $61
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $8.15Koh Pha Ngan $9.89
Typical Alcohol Prices in Koh Pha Ngan
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Koh Pha Ngan are as follows:
-
Drinks at Irish Pub (for Two)$7.09
When comparing the travel costs between Lombok and Koh Pha Ngan, we can see that Lombok is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lombok Expensive? and Is Koh Pha Ngan Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Koh Pha Ngan?
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 Koh Pha Ngan in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Koh Pha Ngan. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Pha Ngan throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Koh Pha Ngan. Lombok usually gets less rain in July than Koh Pha Ngan. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Koh Pha Ngan receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Lombok is generally around the same temperature as Koh Pha Ngan. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 26°C (79°F), and Koh Pha Ngan fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Koh Pha Ngan 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Koh Pha Ngan in the Autumn?
Both Koh Pha Ngan 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 Koh Pha Ngan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Pha Ngan is December to March. The rainy season in Koh Pha Ngan is October and November. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Pha Ngan. It's quite rainy in Lombok. In October, Lombok usually receives less rain than Koh Pha Ngan. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Koh Pha Ngan receives 240 mm (9.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Lombok is a little warmer than Koh Pha Ngan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Koh Pha Ngan fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Koh Pha Ngan 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Koh Pha Ngan in the Winter?
Both Koh Pha Ngan 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 Koh Pha Ngan year-round.
December to March is the dry season in Koh Pha Ngan. Lombok usually gets more rain in January than Koh Pha Ngan. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Koh Pha Ngan receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Lombok is a little warmer than Koh Pha Ngan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lombok in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Koh Pha Ngan averages at about 22°C (72°F).
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Koh Pha Ngan 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Koh Pha Ngan in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Koh Pha Ngan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round. Koh Pha Ngan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Lombok usually receives more rain than Koh Pha Ngan. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Koh Pha Ngan receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Lombok is generally a little warmer than Koh Pha Ngan. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Koh Pha Ngan fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Koh Pha Ngan 24°C (76°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Pha Ngan and Lombok
| Lombok | Koh Pha Ngan | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 240 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 335 mm (13.2 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 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.