Which place is cheaper, Osaka or Lombok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lombok or Osaka?
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 Osaka. 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 Osaka?
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.
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $52Osaka $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $52, while the average daily cost in Osaka is $88. 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 Osaka in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $29Osaka $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $58Osaka $90
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Osaka
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Osaka? 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 Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Osaka $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Service to Lombok Airport : $22
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Wisata Alam Semongkat: $210
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lopok: $152
- Private Transfer from Sokong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $50
- Private Transfer from Sigar Penjalin to Lombok Airport (LOP): $50
- Private Transfer from Senggigi to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Mangsit to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok to Lombok International Airport: $39
- Private Transfer from Lombok hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $36
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $33
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Airport (LOP): $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Osaka Kansai Int Airport (KIX): Transfer to Osaka hotels: $339
- Osaka Private Transfer from Osaka central to Itami Airport (ITM): $275
- Osaka Kansai Airport to Arima-Onsen Resorts-Round-Trip Transfer: $266
- Osaka Airport (ITM) to Kinosakicho Yushima - Arrival Transfer: $242
- Itami Airport Private One-Way Transfer to/from Nara: $240
- Osaka Airport Transfers : Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $236
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $236
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $220
- Osaka City: Private One-Way Transfers to/from Arima Onsen: $219
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Nara: $215
- Itami Airport Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $208
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Osaka?
Prices for flights to both Osaka 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 $12Osaka $25
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
- Exquisite Dinner with Spectacular View at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $64
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $25
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $26
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $36
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $45
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $49
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $61
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka: $63
- Osaka Authentic Tempura & Miso Soup Japan Cooking Class: $64
- RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class: $65
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka Umeda : $65
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka Dotonbori: $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $10Osaka $20
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: $169
- 2D/1N (Hostel) Backpacker Lombok Tour Package: $205
- 3 Days Mount Rinjani Complete Tour @All In One Price: $221
- 3 Days Tour in Mount Rinjani Summit with Lake Hiking : $269
- 3D 2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour To Summit And Lake: $185
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Benang Kelambu Waterfall And Culture Full Day Tour : $75
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
- Camping Tour in Sasak Mountain Lombok Island: $89
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Cultural Tour of Lombok with English Speaking Guide: $63
- Daily Tour: $70
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Dotonbori Nightscapes: Photoshooting tour in Dotonbori": $120
- "Experience Kyoto: A Full-Day Private Tour Adventure": $120
- 1-Day walking tour in Osakaļ¼Castle, temples and Ukiyoe: $134
- 150 mins Deep Samurai Experience near Osaka Castle: $179
- 2-Hour Osaka Go-Kart Experience with Local Guide from Namba: $138
- 3 Days Private Osaka Kyoto and Nara Tour with English Driver: $1,579
- 3 Hours Historical Tour of Princess Saio on an Electric Cart: $32
- 3/4/5 Hours Private Tour in Osaka with Local Guide: $117
- 4-Day Private Kyoto Osaka Nara Sightseeing tour with Guide: $2,370
- 4-hour Private Walking Tour to Historical Town of Saiku: $71
- 5 Hour Osaka Castle Tsutenkaku and Dotonbori Guided Tour: $71
- 90mins Samurai Pilgrimage Osaka Castle Tour: $214
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $8.15Osaka $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Namba Hidden Places Bar Crawl: $16
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $30
- Osaka Evening: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $32
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $38
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Osaka, we can see that Osaka 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Osaka?
Osaka has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lombok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lombok or Osaka in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Osaka. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round. Also, most visitors come to Osaka for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Lombok is around the same temperature as Osaka. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lombok in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Osaka averages at about 28°C (82°F).
Osaka receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Lombok usually receives less rain than Osaka. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Osaka 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Osaka in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Osaka. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Osaka because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Lombok is generally a little warmer than Osaka. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Osaka fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite rainy in Osaka. Lombok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Lombok usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Osaka. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Osaka 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Osaka in the Winter?
Both Osaka and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Osaka this time of year.
Lombok is much warmer than Osaka in the winter. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Osaka fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Lombok usually receives more sunshine than Osaka during winter. Lombok gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Osaka receives 140 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lombok usually receives more rain than Osaka. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Osaka 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Osaka in the Spring?
Both Osaka and Lombok during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Osaka for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Lombok is much warmer than Osaka. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lombok in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Osaka averages at about 15°C (59°F).
Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lombok usually gets less rain in April than Osaka. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Osaka 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Osaka and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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