Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Lombok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lombok or Singapore?
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 Singapore. 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 Singapore?
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.
Singapore
Singapore is a city-state that was originally founded in 1819 as a British trading colony. Today it is a very international country that is incredibly modern and cosmopolitan. There is a strong financial industry in this country, and a correspondingly strong work ethic. It is one of the most prosperous cities in the world, and has one of the world's busiest ports.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $52Singapore $151
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $52, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $151. 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 Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $29Singapore $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $58Singapore $196
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Singapore
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Singapore? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Singapore $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Service to Lombok Airport : $22
- Airport transfer from Lombok Airport to Kuta Mandalika : $23
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $25
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Kuta/kuta To Airport: $27
- Lombok Airport Transfer : $27
- Lombok Int. Airport LOP to Lombok - Arrival Private Transfer: $29
- Lombok to Lombok Int Airport (LOP) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer from Senggigi to Lombok Airport (LOP): $31
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Bintaro: $31
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Senggigi: $31
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Mataram: $31
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Singapore
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:
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Taxi to Airport$24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:
- Private Transfer from Seletar Airport (XSP) to Legoland Malasya: $277
- Singapore to Tioman island (Mersing jetty) - Private Transfer: $270
- Private Transfer from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Legoland (Malaysia): $258
- Private Transfer : Singapore Hotel to Kuala Lumpur Hotel: $250
- Private Singapore City Tour + Roundtrip Transfers: $191
- Singapore River Wonders & Night Safari ( Tickets & Transfer ) : $184
- Singapore Zoo & Night Safari Day ( Tickets & Transfer ) : $184
- Singapore Bird Paradise & Zoo Full Day (Ticket & Transfer ) : $174
- Singapore Zoo & River Wonder Day Ticket & Transfer : $174
- Singapore Bird Park & River Wonder (Tickets & Transfer ) : $174
- Singapore Hotels to Kuala Lumpur Hotels one way Private Transfer: $174
- Singapore River & Night Safari-COMBO (Shared Transfer): $172
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore 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 $12Singapore $27
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
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $86
- Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $100
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $117
Typical Food Prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast$4.48
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Sugarcane Juice$1.47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Singapore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Singapore.
- Singapore : Traditional Snacks Cooking Class: $36
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $46
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $48
- Guided Hawker Culture & Street Food Tour at Night: $65
- Local Hawker Food Tour with Tastings: $65
- Marina Bay Sands Yacht Cruise with Dinner: $68
- Singapore Bike and Bites Food Tour: $69
- Eat Snap Tour - Katong Walking Food Tour: $73
- Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour: $73
- Private Korean Cooking Class in Balmoral Road: $75
- Zebra Urban Safari Bicycle Tour with Local Dinner and Drinks: $76
- Little India Hawker Street Food Tour: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $10Singapore $32
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 Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $31
- Half-Day Mataram City Tour: $44
- Lombok City Tour combination With Temple Tour : $49
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile Waterfall Trekking Tour: $55
- Daily Sasak Tour Lombok: $57
- Private Lombok Cycling Tour : Lingsar Temple, Rice Field, Village & Market Tour: $59
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
- Snorkeling 3 Gili West Lombok Daily Tour (Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak, Gili Kedis): $61
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
- SG Adventure Pass with Dukw Tour: $124
- SG Explorer Pass with Dukw Tour: $67
- Singapore : Axe Throwing Experience : $40
- Singapore's Chinatown "Off The Beaten Track" Foodie Tour : $107
- VIP private Night Tour + Light Show, Night market & more : $155
- *16 Hrs Tailored Melaka Highlights Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide: $161
- *17 or 19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide: $188
- *19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur&Melaka Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide: $185
- 1-way Singapore hotel pickup (Batam private tour guests only): $120
- 3 Ethnic Neighborhoods & UNESCO Street Food / Cultural Experience: $151
- 3 Hour Private Sunset Tour in Singapore: $208
- 3-Hour Marina Bay Best Spots Walking Tour: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $8.15Singapore $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
- Tour of Tiger Brewery in Singapore: $22
- Little India Pub Crawl : $23
- Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local: $26
- Little India Pub Crawl: $26
- Singapore Pub Crawl (SG Pub Crawl): $27
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl:Wildest Nightlife Clubbing: $32
- Halloween Horror Nightlife PartySingapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $37
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl Wildest Nightlife Experience: $38
- Enjoy Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting Flight and Singapore Sling Masterclass: $58
- Tiger Brewery Tour, Swim & Sunset Photo Session at Raffles Marina: $99
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Singapore, we can see that Singapore 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 Singapore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Singapore 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 Singapore 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.