Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Lombok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Lombok or Nassau?
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 Nassau. 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 Nassau?
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.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
-
Lombok Prices
Indonesia PricesNassau Prices
Bahamas Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $59Nassau $226
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $226. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Nassau $108
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Nassau $216
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Nassau? 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 Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Nassau $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kuta Lombok Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $17
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $28
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Lombok Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok island hotels: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Koeta : $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Batu Payung: $30
- Private Airport Lombok Transfers to or from Gili Islands: $32
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $35
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Mangsit: $35
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Bintaro: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
-
Water Taxi$7.99
-
Taxi to Cable Beach$25
-
Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Round Trip Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfers: $275
- Nassau, Bahamas Private Airport Transfers: $220
- Private Bahamian Baking Class and Transfers with Chef Gabbi: $210
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $200
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $200
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included : $200
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $190
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer: $180
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $175
- S U V Private Transfer, Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood ,Sandals , ATLANTIS : $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 $20Nassau $91
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 Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.90Nassau $37
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
-
Jet Ski$50
-
4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
-
1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- 3 Hour Smart Eco Segway Adventure in Nassau: $99
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island, : $180
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- Bahamas Funtastic Party Bus Tours: $99
- Discover Nassau by Land and Sea Tour: $109
- Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old: $149
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Sail & Snorkel Adventure with 1 Hr. Open Bar: $120
- 3 Islands Boat Adventure: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling And Turtles: $149
- 3 V's Guided Scooter or ATV Tour in Nassau: $250
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Nassau $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
-
Cocktail$6.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Nassau, we can see that Nassau 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 Nassau 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau 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 Nassau Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Nassau?
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 Nassau in the Summer?
Both Nassau and Lombok during the summer 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 Nassau year-round.
May to September is the dry season in Lombok. Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lombok usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Lombok is generally around the same temperature as Nassau. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 26°C (79°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Nassau. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, November to April is the rainy season in Lombok. Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Lombok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Lombok usually receives less rain than Nassau. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Lombok is around the same temperature as Nassau in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Nassau in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Nassau. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
Lombok usually gets more rain in January than Nassau. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the winter, Lombok often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Lombok gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Lombok is a little warmer than Nassau. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lombok in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Nassau averages at about 21°C (70°F).
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Lombok is May to September. The rainy season in Lombok is November to April. In April, Lombok usually receives more rain than Nassau. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Lombok is generally a little warmer than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Lombok
| Lombok | Nassau | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 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.