Which place is cheaper, Gili Trawangan or Tainan City?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tainan City 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 Tainan City and Gili Trawangan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Tainan City or Gili Trawangan?
Tainan City
The oldest city in Taiwan, Tainan was once the nation's capital during imperial times and is today famous for its temples and historic buildings which speak to this distant past. Additionally Tainan has become known for its lively night markets and fantastic snack foods available from a large concentrate of street vendors located throughout the city.
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 Tours for Seniors to Taiwan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Taiwan, 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 dayTainan City $113Gili Trawangan $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Tainan City is $113, 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 Tainan City and Gili Trawangan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTainan City $61Gili Trawangan $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTainan City $122Gili Trawangan $50
Compare Hotels in Tainan City and Gili Trawangan
Looking for a hotel in Tainan City 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: Tainan City Hotel Prices and Gili Trawangan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tainan City $19Gili Trawangan $2.87
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: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Tainan City or Gili Trawangan?
Prices for flights to both Gili Trawangan and Tainan City 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 dayTainan City $40Gili Trawangan $7.51
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tainan City $11Gili Trawangan $4.14
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: $24
- Private 2 Hours Snorkeling Experience with Baby Turtles Visit: $61
- Gili Hai 3 Islands BBQ Cruise: $72
- Gili Trawangan 3 Island Half day Cruise with BBQ Lunch and Snorkeling : $91
- 5H Snorkeling & Breakfast Cruise on Utopia Catamaran: $115
- 5H Snorkeling & Sunset Cruise on Utopia Catamaran: $115
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTainan City $5.88Gili Trawangan $3.82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tainan City and Gili Trawangan, we can see that Tainan City is more expensive. And not only is Gili Trawangan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Tainan City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tainan City 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 Tainan City 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.