Which place is cheaper, Xiamen 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 Xiamen?
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 Xiamen. 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 Xiamen?
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.
Xiamen
Xiamen is a coastal city in the Fujian Province of China and has been a major port city and gateway to China for centuries. This vibrant and modern city was named the most livable city in the world in 2002 and one of the first cities to be named a Special Economic Zone. Xiamen is best known for being home to Gulangyu Island, a beautiful island full of historic colonial buildings and lovely walking paths.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, and The Best Historical Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $59Xiamen $84
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Xiamen is $84. 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 Xiamen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Xiamen $31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Xiamen $62
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Xiamen
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Xiamen? 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 $11Xiamen $6.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Wisata Alam Semongkat to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $230
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Pekat: $101
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lempeh: $101
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Brang Bara: $101
- Private Transfer from Sokong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $77
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $35
- Private Transfer from Lopok to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $165
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok island hotels: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Hotels: $58
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sokong: $77
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sigar Penjalin: $77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Xiamen
Also for Xiamen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Service between Xiamen City and Yongding Hakka Tulou : $115
- Private Transfer to Gaobei Tulou and Yunshuiyao Village from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Tianluokeng Tulou and Hekeng Hakka Tulou from Xiamen City : $98
- Private Transfer to Hongkeng Tulou and Yunshuiyao Village from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Gaobei Tulou and Hongkeng Tulou from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Tianluokeng and HekengHakka Tulou fromXiamen: $90
- Private Transfer Service between Xiamen and Anxi : $89
- Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster : $89
- Private Transfer Between Xiamen City and HongKeng Hakka Tulou Cluster: $89
- Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Hui'an county in Quanzhou: $89
- Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Departure Transfer from City Areas: $33
- Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Arrival Transfer to City Area: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Xiamen?
Prices for flights to both Xiamen 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 $20Xiamen $46
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.90Xiamen $16
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Waterfall Tour And Sasak Traditional Tour: $77
- "Private 2D1N Adventure: Explore Pergasingan Hills": $163
- 1 Day Pink Beach Tour in East Lombok: $92
- 3 Days Tour in Mount Rinjani Summit with Lake Hiking : $285
- 3D 2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour To Summit And Lake: $195
- Best Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls Tour: $70
- Best Waterfall Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep Private Tour: $59
- Car Hire Lombok tradition village tour: $99
- Dirt Bike Adventure at Kuta Lombok: $135
- Dolphins Cruise: $154
- Excursions for Cruise Ship Passengers : $71
- Exotic Lombok's Pink Beach Private Tour: $78
Tours and Activities in Xiamen
For Xiamen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fujian Tulou Private Day Tour to World Heritage Site Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster: $178
- 4-Hour Xiamen Private Local Food Market Experience: $103
- 4-Hour Xiamen Private Shore Excursion Tour in Your Way: $121
- 4-hour Xiamen Private Flexible Tour in Your Way: $115
- A Night Tour to Xiamen Gulang Island: $100
- Flexible Private Xiamen Layover Tour from Cruise Port or Airport : $155
- Flexible Private Xiamen Layover Tour with Meal: $176
- Flexible Xiamen Private Half Day Tour with Meal Option: $164
- From 3-Day Tulou and Gulangyu Island Tour: $589
- Fujian Hakka Tulou Private Day Tour of Tianluokeng and Daping Lou: $194
- Hakka Tulou Private Day Tour of Yunshuiyao Ancient Village and Hekeng Tulou : $203
- Half-Day Private Tour to Xiamen Gulangyu Island Highlights: $192
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Xiamen $17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Xiamen, we can see that Xiamen 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 Xiamen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Xiamen 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 Xiamen Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Xiamen?
Xiamen 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 Xiamen in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Xiamen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
In the summer, Lombok is cooler than Xiamen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lombok in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Xiamen averages at about 30°C (86°F).
Xiamen receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Lombok usually receives less rain than Xiamen. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Xiamen receives 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the summer. May to September in Lombok is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Xiamen 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Xiamen in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Xiamen. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Lombok is generally a little warmer than Xiamen. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Xiamen fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Lombok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Lombok usually gets more rain in October than Xiamen. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Xiamen receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April in Lombok is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Xiamen 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Xiamen in the Winter?
Both Xiamen and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Lombok is much warmer than Xiamen in the winter. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Xiamen fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In January, Lombok usually receives more rain than Xiamen. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Xiamen receives 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Xiamen 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Xiamen in the Spring?
Both Xiamen 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.
In the spring, Lombok is a little warmer than Xiamen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lombok in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Xiamen averages at about 20°C (69°F).
Xiamen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lombok usually gets less rain in April than Xiamen. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Xiamen receives 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year. May to September is the dry season in Lombok. November to April is the rainy season in Lombok.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Xiamen 20°C (69°F)
Typical Weather for Xiamen and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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