Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Nadi (Port Denarau). 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
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Lombok Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $55Nadi (Port Denarau) $204
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $55, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $204. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $26Nadi (Port Denarau) $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $52Nadi (Port Denarau) $218
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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: Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $10Nadi (Port Denarau) $9.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lombok Airport Transfer: $9.47
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $17
- Lombok Private Transfer from or to Airports & Hotel/Ports: $17
- Airport transfer from lombok Airport to Praya: $22
- Transfer Service to Lombok Airport: $22
- Lombok Int Airport (LOP) to Lombok - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Lombok Cruise Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Airport (LOP): $26
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Koeta: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok island hotels: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $29
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Zip line ex Intercontinental Fiji with return private transfers: $215
- Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private return transfer: $188
- Outrigger Resort to Nadi Airport - Private vehicle transfer 1 - 3 Pax: $157
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Volivoli or Wananavu Rst: $140
- Private Transfer: Nadi Airport to Pacific Harbour - 1 to 4 Seat Vehicle: $133
- Treetops Fiji Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport: $132
- Private vehicle transfer Fiji Marriot Momi Bay to Nadi Airport: $120
- 100% CFC APPROVED PRIVATE Transfer - Denarau to Nadi & Coral Coast Hotels: $116
- Fiji Cultural Full Day Island Cruise With Lunch & Transfers: $115
- Private Transfer from Nadi Airport (NAN) to Lautoka Cruise Port: $99
- Crusoe's Retreat Fiji Transfers and Taxi Service: $99
- Outrigger Resort Fiji Taxi and Transfer Services: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 $19Nadi (Port Denarau) $71
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: $30
- Gili Trawangan: Authentic Indonesian Food Gili Cooking Class: $44
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $55
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $70
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.27Nadi (Port Denarau) $33
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: $16
- Gili Air : Shared Tour with Sea Turtles & Underwater Statues: $18
- Lombok Wildlife Park: Admission Ticket: $20
- Lombok Waterfalls & Sukarara Weaving Village Tour: $22
- Sasak Villages, Beaches, and Merese Hill Tour: $35
- Lombok Sasak Culture and Village Tour: $35
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver: $36
- Gili Nanggu, Sudak and Kedis Snorkeling Tour and Island Hopping: $41
- Lombok Biking Tour: $41
- Exclusive Private Lombok Car Hire & Customized Tour: $43
- Lombok Wildlife Park: Orangutan Observation Experience: $43
- Lombok Wildlife Park: Elephant Observation Experience: $43
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- "Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple'': $122
- "Half Day Nadi Highlights Tour”: $151
- 16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji: $169
- 6 Hours Giant Zipline Adventure Park in Fiji: $94
- Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka): $104
- Colo-i-Suva Waterfall Tour (Suva): $94
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour: $102
- Coral Coast Tour Sand Dune to Momi Gunsite History Walk: $202
- Cultural Day Tour: $68
- Cultural Night Tour: $82
- Day Tour Exploration of Fiji Culture and Nature: $230
- Discover Coral Coast & Natadola Beach Tour: $118
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.34Nadi (Port Denarau) $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific, 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
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.