A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mount Everest vs. Gili Trawangan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mount Everest or Gili Trawangan?

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 Mount Everest and Gili Trawangan. 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: Mount Everest or Gili Trawangan?

Mount Everest

More commonly known as Mount Everest, Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world with a peak reaching 8,848 meters above sea level. Pilgrims trek long distances to worship its divine aura, climbing enthusiasts run great risks to challenge its high altitude, and visitors from all over come to see where the tallest reaches of earth meet the heavens.

Gili Trawangan

Gili Trawangan, known as Gili T, is the most visited of the three Gili Islands, located on the northeast side of Lombok. These islands are known for world-class diving and snorkeling spots. It's not hard to see why, considering that any direction you step off the shoreline, there's a beautiful underwater world to explore.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Kathmandu, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Pokhara, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.


Which place is cheaper, Gili Trawangan or Mount Everest?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Mount Everest Prices
    Nepal Prices
    Gili Trawangan Prices
    Indonesia Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Mount Everest $40
    Gili Trawangan $37

The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Everest is $40, while the average daily cost in Gili Trawangan is $37. 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 Mount Everest and Gili Trawangan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mount Everest $6.79
    Gili Trawangan $24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mount Everest $14
    Gili Trawangan $48
Compare Hotels in Mount Everest and Gili Trawangan

Looking for a hotel in Mount Everest or Gili Trawangan? 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.

Hotels in Mount Everest


Hotels in Gili Trawangan


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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: Gili Trawangan Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mount Everest -
    Gili Trawangan $2.84

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gili Trawangan

Also for Gili Trawangan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Speedboat transfer Between Lombok and Gili Islands: $19
  • Airport private Transfer: $39
  • Lombok Transfer From 3 Gilis to Airport or Hotel In Lombok: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Everest or Gili Trawangan?

Prices for flights to both Gili Trawangan and Mount Everest 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Mount Everest $26
    Gili Trawangan $7.43

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gili Trawangan

For Gili Trawangan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Learn to cook authentic Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes: $33
  • Gili Trawangan Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise with snorkeling: $91

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mount Everest $18
    Gili Trawangan $4.10

Tours and Activities in Gili Trawangan

For Gili Trawangan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Shared Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour: $23
  • Small Group Tour with Gili Trawangan Meeting Point: $29
  • Lombok Private Sightseeing Custom Tour: $35
  • Gili Meno Horse Riding Adventure on the Beach for 1 Hour: $44
  • Gili Air 1 Hour Horseback Beach Adventure: $49
  • Kuta Tour (South Of Lombok Beutiful Tour): $49
  • Private 2 Hours Snorkeling Experience with Baby Turtles Visit: $59
  • Lombok Private Tour Waterfall And Traditional Village Including Beach: $62
  • Gili Hai 3 Islands BBQ Cruise: $72
  • Gili Hai 3 Islands BBQ Sunset Cruise: $72
  • Gili Nanggu Day Tour: $80
  • Gili Trawangan 3 Island Half day Cruise with BBQ Lunch and Snorkeling : $91

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mount Everest -
    Gili Trawangan $3.78


When comparing the travel costs between Mount Everest and Gili Trawangan, we can see that Mount Everest 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 Mount Everest Expensive? and Is Gili Trawangan Expensive?.