Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv or Lombok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Lombok, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tel Aviv or Lombok?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
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 Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $195Lombok $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $195, while the average daily cost in Lombok is $56. 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 Tel Aviv and Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $106Lombok $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $212Lombok $52
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Lombok $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.93
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Taxi to Airport$49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Haifa to Tel Aviv or (TLV) Airport Transfers (Arrival/Departure): $290
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV Private transfer to Tel Aviv in Luxury Van: $287
- Tel Aviv Prvate Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Luxury Van: $287
- Jerusalem: Private Airport Transfer - Great Service !: $249
- Tel Aviv Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Haifa Cruise Port: $225
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv hotels to Haifa Cruise Port: $225
- Private Round trip Airport Transfers - Airport to Tel Aviv Area and return: $210
- Private Transfer: Jerusalem Hotels ↔ Ben Gurion Airport: $210
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Jerusalem - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $183
- Netanya: Private Airport Transfer - Great Service !: $183
- Private Airport Transfer - Great Service: $183
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer from Lombok Airport to Selong Belanak: $33
- Airport transfer from Lombok airport to Sembalun Rinjiani area: $60
- Airport transfer from lombok Airport to Praya: $22
- Bangsal Port Transfer: $9.31
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Padang Bai: $114
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Serangan: $73
- Fast Transfer by Private Speedboat&Car (Gili → Kuta Lombok): $81
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $29
- Kuta Lombok Transfer: $9.31
- Lombok Airport Transfer: $10
- Lombok Airport Transfer: $35
- Lombok Airport to Hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $59Lombok $19
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$28
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$159
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$42
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.59
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Lunch at the airport$39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $75
- Levinsky Market Food Tour: $145
- Food Tour of Sarona Market and Azraeli Center: $165
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gili Trawangan: Authentic Indonesian Food Gili Cooking Class: $44
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $55
- 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.Tel Aviv $28Lombok $9.36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$97
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Etzel museum$4.91
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Private Morning Bike Tour: $300
- 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
- Airport to City Public Transit Experience Israel: $150
- An underground mistery - German Colony of Sarona Walking Tour: $75
- Ben Yehuda 7, Private Bike Tour with Yalla Bikes: $90
- Best of Tel Aviv, Jaffa & Carmel Market Tour: $89
- Best of the West Bank Tour from Tel Aviv: $167
- Bethlehem Tour from Tel Aviv: $85
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $125
- Caesarea Haifa and Akko Tour from Tel Aviv: $99
- Caesarea, Haifa, Akko & Rosh Hanikra Full Day Private Tour: $1,662
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour: $78
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Gili T Island: The Thrilling Sunset Snorkeling Adventure: $16
- Gili Air : Shared Tour with Sea Turtles & Underwater Statues: $18
- Lombok Wildlife Park: Admission Ticket: $20
- Lombok Waterfalls & Sukarara Weaving Village Tour: $22
- Lombok Rafting Adventure Unforgettable Thrills with Lunch: $32
- Sendang Gile Waterfall, Malimbu, & Pusuk Pass Panorama Tour: $33
- Sasak Villages, Beaches, and Merese Hill Tour: $35
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver: $36
- Lombok Biking Tour: $40
- Lombok Customize Tour: $43
- Lombok Wildlife Park: Elephant Observation Experience: $43
- Lombok Wildlife Park: Orangutan Observation Experience: $43
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $27Lombok $7.41
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $27
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl with 4 Stops and Free Shots: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Lombok, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Lombok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv 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 Lombok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lombok 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv than you might in Lombok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tel Aviv 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.