Which place is cheaper, Gili Trawangan or Tehran?
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 Tehran 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 Tehran 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: Tehran or Gili Trawangan?
Tehran
The capital of Iran, Tehran is a cosmopolitan city with great museums, art galleries, parks, restaurants, and more. It is located in the northernmost part of Central Iran at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range. Some of the most popular attractions include the Treasury of the National Jewels, Golestan Palace, and the Tajrish Bazaar.
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 Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTehran $2.72Gili Trawangan $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Tehran is $2.72, 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 Tehran and Gili Trawangan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTehran $1.91Gili Trawangan $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTehran $3.82Gili Trawangan $42
Compare Hotels in Tehran and Gili Trawangan
Looking for a hotel in Tehran 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tehran $0.01Gili Trawangan $2.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gili Trawangan
Also for Gili Trawangan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bali Fast Boat Transfer to Sanur: $43
- Fast Boat Transfer to Serangan, Bali: $43
- Convenient Transfers from Gili Islands to Lombok Hotels: $43
- Fast Boat Transfer Between Bali & Lombok with Hotel Transfer: $40
- Bangsal Harbor Speed Boat Transfer: $38
- Padang Bai: Bali Fast Boat Transfer to Gili Trawangan: $38
- Bali: Gili Islands and Lombok Fast Boat Transfer: $38
- From Gili Islands: Bali Fast Boat Transfer: $35
- From Lombok: Bangsal to Nusa Penida Fast Boat Transfer: $33
- Trawangan: to Padang Bai Luxury Boat Transfer: $33
- Gili Islands: Private Speedboat Transfer Service: $32
- Bali Fast Boat Transfer to Padang Bai: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Tehran or Gili Trawangan?
Prices for flights to both Gili Trawangan and Tehran 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 dayTehran $0.75Gili Trawangan $11
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:
- 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.Tehran $0.14Gili Trawangan $3.57
Tours and Activities in Gili Trawangan
For Gili Trawangan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Island Snorkeling Tour and Turtle Sanctuary with GoPro: $14
- 4-in-1 • Gili Islands Half-day Snorkel & Lunch Catamaran Tour: $102
- 4-in-1 • Gili Islands Snorkel & Sunset Half-day Catamaran Cruise: $102
- From Gili Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour: $16
- From Small-Group Sunset Snorkeling Tour: $20
- From Whale Shark & Komodo 4-Day Adventure: $566
- From Lombok: Gili Islands Private Snorkeling & Turtle Tour: $68
- Gili Air 1 Hour Horseback Beach Adventure: $48
- Gili Air Private Snorkeling Tour with Sea Turtles & Free GoPro: $57
- Gili Air: Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour: $87
- Gili Hai 3 Islands BBQ Cruise: $90
- Gili Hai 3 Islands BBQ Sunset Cruise: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTehran -Gili Trawangan $3.30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tehran and Gili Trawangan, we can see that Gili Trawangan is more expensive. And not only is Tehran much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tehran 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 Tehran would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tehran 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 Gili Trawangan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gili Trawangan than you might in Tehran.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tehran 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.