Which place is cheaper, Gili Trawangan or Petra?
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 Petra or Gili Trawangan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Gili Trawangan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Gili Trawangan?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
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 Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $153Gili Trawangan $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $153, 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 Petra and Gili Trawangan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Gili Trawangan $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Gili Trawangan $44
Compare Hotels in Petra and Gili Trawangan
Looking for a hotel in Petra 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.
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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: Petra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Gili Trawangan $2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private Transfers from Petra Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $176
- Private Transfer from Petra to Aqaba Cruise Port: $70
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional: $88
- Private Transfer From & To Airport, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea: $35
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Petra Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $115
- Petra Private Transfer To Jerusalem: $290
- Petra Private Transfer To Aqaba: $100
- Comfortable and Reliable Private Transfer: Petra to Wadi Rum: $100
- Comfort VIP Private Transfer: Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels: $140
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gili Trawangan
Also for Gili Trawangan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Gili Island Private Transfer: $14
- Private Speedboat transfer Between Lombok and Gili Islands: $14
- Fast Boat Transfer Between Sanur and Gili Island: $28
- Ticket Gili Trawangan Luxury Speedboat Transfer to Bali: $28
- Fast Boat Transfer to Serangan, Bali: $29
- Fast Ferry Transfer to Serangan Bali: $29
- Fast Boat Transfer to Sanur via Penida: $29
- Boat to Nusa Lembongan with Hotel Transfer: $32
- Bali Fast Boat Transfer to Padang Bai: $32
- Sanur Fast Boat Transfer with Luggage: $32
- Fast Ferry Transfer To Padang bai: $32
- Gili Islands: Private Speedboat Transfer Service: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Gili Trawangan?
Prices for flights to both Gili Trawangan and Petra 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 dayPetra $66Gili Trawangan $11
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains.: $50
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $150
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:
- Gili Trawangan Local Home Cooking Class and Authentic Dinner: $35
- Indonesian Food Cooking Class of Gili Air: $39
- Learn to cook Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes Trawangan: $39
- Gili Trawangan Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling & Dinner: $120
- Private Sunset Beach Dinner with Wine: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Gili Trawangan $3.61
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 2-Day Private Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea from Amman: $210
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 6 Hours Private Tour in Petra: $125
- From Petra : Wadi Rum Private 8 - hours roundtrip tour .: $190
- Guided 3 Hour Tour of Petra's Iconic Landmarks: $125
- Half-Day Private Indiana Jones Petra Back Road Trial Tour: $200
- Petra 3-Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide: $67
- Petra Highlight Tour with Private Guide Sami Nawafleh | 2.5 Hours: $120
- Petra Highlights Guided Golf Cart Tour with Hotel Pickup: $169
- Private 3-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: $270
- Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .: $75
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery: $293
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 3 Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour with Turtles & Reefs: $10
- Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour with Memories: $11
- 3-Island Snorkeling Tour with GoPro Photos: $12
- Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour with Turtles: $12
- best 3 island snorkeling tour with GoPro: $12
- Memories Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour Public: $13
- Gili Islands: Glass-Bottom Boat Snorkeling Tour With Photos: $13
- 3 Island Snorkeling Tour and Turtle Sanctuary with GoPro: $14
- Group Snorkeling Tour Gili Islands Including GoPro Documentation: $14
- Gili Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Turtles & Go Pro Documentation: $15
- From Gili Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour: $16
- Gili Islands Turtle and Coral Snorkeling Adventure: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Gili Trawangan $3.33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Gili Trawangan, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Gili Trawangan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Gili Trawangan is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Gili Trawangan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gili Trawangan 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra than you might in Gili Trawangan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Gili Trawangan 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.