Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Yangon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangon or Lombok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yangon 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: Yangon or Lombok?
Yangon
Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is the largest city and economic center for the nation of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. The city is a mix of British, Burmese, Chinese, and Indian influences, and is host to beautiful 19th-century colonial architecture as well as modern skyscrapers. The people of Yangon mainly follow the Buddhist religion and it is common to see monks wandering along the busy streets amidst gilded temples.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangon $40Lombok $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangon is $40, while the average daily cost in Lombok is $54. 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 Yangon and Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangon $20Lombok $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangon $40Lombok $60
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Yangon 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: Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangon $1.54Lombok $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:
- Yangon Airport (RGN): Private Transfer to/from Yangon City: $41
- Private Yangon Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon Airport: $40
- Private Hotel Transfers to or from YIA Airport: $27
- Yangon Airport Private Transfer : $27
- Private Arrival Transfer: Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hotel: $23
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
- Private Airport Transfer at Yangon Airport to Center of Yangon: $23
- Yangon Airport Private Arrival Transfer : $20
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU) to Hotel: $14
- Bagan Airport Transfer with Private Car: $13
- Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer : $8.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer from Kuta/Seminyak/Sanur/Nusa Dua/Jimbaran(4 seat): $22
- Airport transfer from lombok Airport to Praya: $22
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Kuta/kuta To Airport: $27
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $28
- Lombok Int. Airport LOP to Lombok - Arrival Private Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Lombok Cruise Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Senggigi: $32
- Private Transfer from Dusun Kerandangan to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Batu Payung to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Airport (LOP): $34
- Hotel Transfer at Lombok: $34
- Private Transfer from Lombok to Lombok International Airport: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Yangon 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 dayYangon $6.28Lombok $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yangon.
- Morning Yangon Food Tour: $24
- Yangon morning food tour with train ride : $27
- Yangon Street Food Tours: $28
- Cooking Myanmar Food and Explore Dala: $46
- Cooking class in the down town of Yangon, half day tour (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM): $65
- Cooking Class in Yangon,Myanmar: $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 4hours Cooking class & garden tour: $38
- Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $47
- Babah Peranakan Chinese Cuisine Dinner in Lombok: $60
- Exquisite Dinner with Spectacular View at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $64
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangon -Lombok $11
Tours and Activities in Yangon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yangon are as follows:
- 3-day Yangon Sightseeing & Shopping : $296
- 8hrs - Dalla & Twantay Small Town One Day Tour: $142
- : Memorable Moment in The Heart of Yangon (08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)Full Day Tour: $82
- Adventure Day Trip to Bago : $140
- Adventure Full day visit in Yangon : $116
- Adventure Full day visit to Thanlyin (Syriam): $70
- Bagan Cultrue Tour : $50
- Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $42
- Bagan Temples Tour by Private car and Tour guide.: $46
- Bago Full-Day Private Tour from Yangon: $131
- Bago Full-Day Private Tour from Yangon: $138
- Best Yangon City Tour with Experience English Speaking Guide: $189
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: $18
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $36
- Lombok Sunset Tour: Temple, Malimbu Hill and Monkey Forest: $45
- Private Tour in Lombok Local Village: $49
- The Sasak Trail of Full-Day Tour: $50
- Gili Islands Private Tour: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno & Gili Air – Full Day: $51
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile Waterfall Trekking Tour: $55
- Sendang Gile Waterfall Malimbu & Senaru Village Private Tour – Full Day: $58
- Private Lombok Cycling Tour : Lingsar Temple, Rice Field, Village & Market Tour: $59
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
- Benang Kelambu Waterfall Tour - Handycraft & Green Nature: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangon -Lombok $8.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangon and Lombok, we can see that Lombok is more expensive. And not only is Yangon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yangon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangon 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 Yangon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangon 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.