Which place is cheaper, Quito 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 Quito?
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 Quito. 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 Quito?
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.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $55Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $55, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $26Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $52Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Quito? 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 Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $9.98Quito $6.99
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 from Lombok Airport to Selong Belanak: $33
- Airport transfer from Lombok airport to Sembalun Rinjiani area: $60
- Airport transfer from lombok Airport to Praya: $22
- Bangsal Port Transfer: $10
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $28
- Kuta Lombok Transfer: $10
- Lombok Airport Transfer: $9.35
- Lombok Int Airport (LOP) to Lombok - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- One way Private Airport Transfer To Mataram & Senggigi Area: $50
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $17
- Private Transfer from Airport to or from Gili Asahan/ Gili Gede: $47
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Transfer In & Out from Quito: $117
- Transfer Quito → Papallacta (one way / round trip): $85
- Private Premium Transfer Quito Airport To Quito City/hotel: $63
- Private Transfer Out From Quito to International Airport Mariscal Sucre: $59
- Private Transfer IN from to the International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito: $48
- Mariscal Sucre Airport to and from Quito Hotels Private Transfer: $45
- Transfer Airport Quito-Hotel or vice versa with bilingual driver-guide: $43
- Transfer Airport Quito-Hotel with bilingual driver: $43
- Shared Transfer from Quito hotels to Airport: $42
- Private Transfer in & out of the airport in Quito: $42
- Transfer Private Airport–Hotel in Quito: $39
- Transfers To and From the Airport in Quito Ecuador: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $19Quito $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lombok Cooking Class by Mas Oppa: $19
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $52
- Babah Peranakan Chinese Cuisine Dinner in Lombok: $66
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $70
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $88
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $119
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- Quito Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour: $122
- Cooking Class at the Andes & Roses: PRIVATE Day trip from Quito: $178
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.21Quito $16
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
- Sendang Gile Waterfall, Malimbu, & Pusuk Pass Panorama Tour: $33
- Lombok Sasak Culture and Village Tour: $35
- Gili Nanggu, Sudak and Kedis Snorkeling Tour and Island Hopping: $40
- Lombok Biking Tour: $41
- Lombok Private Day Tour with Local Mate: $43
- Half-Day Mataram City Tour: $45
- Lombok Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok Private Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok Private Tour City, Heritage, Culture and Beach: $46
- Benang Kelambu & Stokel Waterfalls and Handweaving Village Tour: $48
- Lombok City Tour combination With Temple Tour: $49
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Adventure in Baths: Waterfalls, End of the World Swing and More”: $190
- 2 day 1 night tour to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon all included: $280
- Adventure in Quilotoa Lagoon by Lead: $150
- Andean Adventure : Riding and Cotopaxi Refuge: $140
- Antisana Birding Tours to see CONDORS - by Richard Hernandez: $185
- Antisana Volcano Birding & Natural History Condor Tour PRIVATE, all included: $210
- Antisana Volcano Condor Birdwatching Private Experience: $90
- Antisana volcano private tour; birding and hike in the Andes: $130
- Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities: $89
- Between Murals & Flavors: Modern Quito Walking Tour: $45
- Bloom to the Blue Quilotoa and Rose Plantation Tour: $100
- Cable Car Quito & Volcano Pichincha Trekking – Full Day Tour: $200
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.29Quito $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Quito, we can see that Quito 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 Quito is in South America, 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 Quito would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Quito 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 Quito 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.