Which place is cheaper, Yichang or Lombok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lombok or Yichang?
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 Yichang. 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 Yichang?
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.
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $52Yichang $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $52, while the average daily cost in Yichang is $58. 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 Yichang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $29Yichang $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $58Yichang $48
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Yichang
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Yichang? 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 $11Yichang $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
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $23
- Airport transfer from Lombok Airport to Kuta Mandalika : $23
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $23
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Kuta/kuta To Airport: $27
- Lombok Airport Transfer : $27
- Lombok to Lombok Int Airport (LOP) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Mataram: $32
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Mangsit to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Dusun Kerandangan: $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Senggigi: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Yichang?
Prices for flights to both Yichang 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 $12Yichang $21
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $10Yichang $18
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
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Private Lombok Hidden Beach Tour: Elak Elak, Sekotong, and Mekaki Beach: $50
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile Waterfall Trekking Tour: $55
- Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfall Tour - Private Day Tour: $55
- One Day Tour Pink Beach East Lombok Excursion: $55
- Lombok Sasak Culture Tour from Mataram: $59
- Private Lombok Cycling Tour : Lingsar Temple, Rice Field, Village & Market Tour: $59
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $761
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- Private Tour: Essence of Yichang Day Tour: $165
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
- Yichang hotel/Sanxia Tourist Center/Maoping pier to Zhangjiajie: $290
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $8.15Yichang $14
When comparing the travel costs between Lombok and Yichang, we can see that Yichang is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lombok Expensive? and Is Yichang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Yichang?
Yichang 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 Yichang in the Summer?
Both Yichang and Lombok during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Lombok is generally cooler than Yichang. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 26°C (79°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
Yichang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lombok usually gets less rain in July than Yichang. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Yichang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Yichang in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Yichang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
Lombok is a little warmer than Yichang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Yichang fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
Lombok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Lombok usually receives more rain than Yichang. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Yichang 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Yichang in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Yichang. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Lombok is much warmer than Yichang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lombok in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Yichang averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In the winter, Lombok often gets more sunshine than Yichang. Lombok gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yichang receives 92 hours of full sun.
Lombok usually gets more rain in January than Yichang. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Yichang 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Yichang in the Spring?
Both Yichang and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
In April, Lombok is generally much warmer than Yichang. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In April, Lombok usually receives around the same amount of rain as Yichang. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Yichang 18°C (65°F)
Typical Weather for Yichang and Lombok
| Lombok | Yichang | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
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.