Which place is cheaper, Lombok 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 Lombok?
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 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.
Where Should I go: Tehran or Lombok?
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.
Lombok
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 Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTehran $2.72Lombok $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Tehran is $2.72, while the average daily cost in Lombok is $55. 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 Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTehran $1.91Lombok $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTehran $3.82Lombok $52
Compare Hotels in Tehran and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Tehran or Lombok? 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 $0.01Lombok $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 6, or 8-Day Guided Tour with Transfers: $370
- Private Transfer from Wisata Alam Semongkat to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $218
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Wisata Alam Semongkat: $218
- Private Transfer from Lopok to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $159
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Padang Bai: $114
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Brang Biji: $98
- Private Transfer from Pekat to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $95
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Brang Bara: $95
- Fast Transfer by Private Speedboat&Car (Gili → Kuta Lombok): $81
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sokong: $76
- Private Transfer from Bangsal to Lombok Airport (LOP): $76
- Private Transfer from Sigar Penjalin to Lombok Airport (LOP): $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Tehran or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok 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 $0.75Lombok $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Anggrek Putih Lombok Cooking Class: $30
- Gili Trawangan: Authentic Indonesian Food Gili Cooking Class: $44
- Exquisite Dinner with Spectacular View at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $64
- Babah Peranakan Chinese Cuisine Dinner in Lombok: $66
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $70
- Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $85
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tehran $0.14Lombok $9.25
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- 1 Day Pink Beach Tour in East Lombok: $85
- 3 Days Lombok Sharing Tour: $145
- 3 day lombok tour gili island, culture trip,waterfall trip: $250
- 3D 2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour To Summit And Lake: $232
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Benang Kelambu & Stokel Waterfalls and Handweaving Village Tour: $60
- Benang Kelambu Waterfall Experience from Lombok: $43
- Best Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls Tour: $70
- Dirt Bike Adventure at Kuta Lombok: $125
- Discover Lombok Half Day City Tour: $94
- Dolphins Cruise: $154
- Exclusive Private Experience: 5 Secret Gili Islands: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTehran -Lombok $7.32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tehran and Lombok, we can see that Lombok 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 Lombok 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 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 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 Lombok 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.