Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
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 Roatan. 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 Roatan?
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.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
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 Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Lombok Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $55Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $55, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $26Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $52Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Roatan? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $10Roatan $17
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Roatan Buggy Adventure, Snorkeling, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $199
- Scuba Dive in the West End of Roatan with Private Transfer: $155
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $155
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $120
- South Side Horseback Riding, Beach Break & Roundway Transfer: $120
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer – Roatán: $89
- Let's Go Native Roatan City Cultural Tour, Transfer: $80
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $80
- Ground transfers and ticket ferry to Utila or La Ceiba: $80
- Roatan Airport Private Shuttle – Island Transfers: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 $19Roatan $15
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Cooking classes from a Local!: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.27Roatan $25
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 Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 1 Stop Snorkel Adventure with Beach Break: $45
- 2 Hour Zip Lining Private Tour in Mahogany Bay: $65
- 2-Hour Private Off Road ATV and Beach Experience in Bay Islands: $81
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV & community adventure, Mangrove tour, food tasting and Beach: $145
- ATV Off Road Tour and Cultural Experience in Roatan: $147
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $99
- ATVS, Sloths and Monkeys, Beach Break Private Tour: $130
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $120
- Atv Island Tour: $140
- Cruise Ship Family Chocolate Factory, Sloths & Monkeys, Beach, Transportation: $59
- Cruise Ship Multiple Snorkeling, Snacks, Music & Private Vehicle: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.34Roatan $6.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan ATV Adventure, Island Tour and Craft Brewery Experience: $99
- Roatan Horseback Ride, Island Tour and Brewery Tasting: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Roatan, we can see that Lombok is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lombok is in Asia and Roatan is in Central 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Lombok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lombok than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lombok Expensive? and Is Roatan 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.