Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Nha Trang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Nha Trang and Lombok. 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.
For the relaxation of a small beach town, plus the energy of a young city, consider Nha Trang, Vietnam. As the most famous seaside town in Vietnam, Nha Trang is certainly livelier than many other beach resort towns. Visiting this part of Vietnam is not for the faint of heart. These people know the meaning of nightlife - and make the night last as long as they can.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Nha Trang is $40, while the average daily cost in Lombok is $53. 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 Nha Trang and Lombok in more detail.
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Nha Trang:
Also for Nha Trang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Nha Trang 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.
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Nha Trang:
For Nha Trang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Nha Trang, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nha Trang.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nha Trang and Lombok, we can see that Lombok is more expensive. And not only is Nha Trang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nha Trang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nha Trang Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Both Lombok and Nha Trang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nha Trang throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Nha Trang is January to August. The rainy season in Nha Trang is September to December. In July, Nha Trang usually receives more rain than Lombok. Nha Trang gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Nha Trang is around the same temperature as Lombok in the summer. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Lombok fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Both Lombok and Nha Trang during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nha Trang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
September to December is the rainy season in Nha Trang. Lombok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nha Trang. Nha Trang usually gets more rain in October than Lombok. Nha Trang gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Nha Trang is around the same temperature as Lombok. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nha Trang in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Nha Trang and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nha Trang year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to August in Nha Trang is the dry season. In January, Nha Trang usually receives less rain than Lombok. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Nha Trang is generally cooler than Lombok. Daily temperatures in Nha Trang average around 24°C (75°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The spring brings many poeple to Nha Trang as well as Lombok. Nha Trang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Nha Trang usually gets less rain in April than Lombok. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Nha Trang is around the same temperature as Lombok in the spring. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Nha Trang | Lombok | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
May | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |