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Lombok Travel Cost Guide 2026

From budget $24/day to luxury $170/day — full daily expense breakdown

Lombok can be done on a wide range of budgets. Hostels, local restaurants, and public transport keep daily costs around $24 / ¥3,600. A 3-star hotel with sit-down meals averages $55 / ¥8,250. Luxury travelers in 4-5 star hotels with fine dining should expect $170 / ¥25,500+ per day. Below: detailed breakdown by category, total budgets for 3/5/7-day trips, and local saving tips.

Daily Budget at a Glance

Per person, per day for Lombok in three travel styles.

Budget
$24
¥3,600 · per day
  • Accommodation$10
  • Food$7
  • Transport$3
  • Activities$4
Hostels, dorm rooms, local eateries, public transit
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Mid-Range
$55
¥8,250 · per day
  • Accommodation$25
  • Food$12
  • Transport$8
  • Activities$10
3-star hotels, sit-down restaurants, mix of transit and taxis
Luxury
$170
¥25,500 · per day
  • Accommodation$100
  • Food$25
  • Transport$15
  • Activities$30
4-5 star hotels, fine dining, private transport and tours

Lombok is among cheapest Indonesian beach destinations — cheaper than Bali by 30%. Stay in Senggigi for first-timers OR Gili Trawangan for snorkeling base OR Kuta Lombok for surfing. Bemo (shared minibus) ¥10,000-20,000/trip + Grab not available everywhere. Avoid wet season Jan-Mar (Mt Rinjani closed + heavy rain). Tip 10-15% at sit-down restaurants.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Per person, per day in USD (Japanese yen equivalent in parentheses).

Category Budget Mid-Range Luxury
Accommodation $10 $25 $100
Food $7 $12 $25
Transport $3 $8 $15
Activities & Attractions $4 $10 $30
Daily Total $24 $55 $170

Total Trip Cost by Duration

Including round-trip flight estimate · per person · estimated flights: $200-500 from Asia (LOP via SIN); $700-1,500 from US/EU (LOP via SIN+DPS)

3-Day Trip 3 nights
Budget
$100
Mid-Range
$220
Luxury
$680
5-Day Trip 5 nights
Budget
$160
Mid-Range
$350
Luxury
$1,100
7-Day Trip 7 nights
Budget
$210
Mid-Range
$470
Luxury
$1,490

* Flight prices vary widely by origin and booking timing. Numbers above are average return economy fares.

How Does It Compare?

Mid-range daily cost compared to other popular destinations.

City
Daily (mid-range)
vs Lombok
Bali
$80
Lombok is ~31% cheaper
Yogyakarta
$30
Lombok is ~83% pricier
Jakarta
$70
Lombok is ~21% cheaper
Phuket
$90
Lombok is ~73% cheaper
Boracay
$70
Lombok is ~66% cheaper
Maldives
$380
Lombok is ~94% cheaper

* Exchange rates as of April 2026. Mid-range daily cost per traveler.

Payment & Money

How to pay and what to know about money in Lombok.

Currency

IDR + USD at hotels.

Card Acceptance

Hotels + restaurants; cash for bemo + warungs.

Tipping

10-15% at sit-down + ¥20-50K to drivers.

ATM

Mandiri + BCA + BNI free for foreign cards.

Recommended Tours & Activities

Booking tours in advance is typically 15-30% cheaper than walk-up rates.

Lombok Hotel Search

Find rooms in your style — budget $10 to luxury $100+ per night.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a day in Lombok cost?
It depends heavily on travel style. Budget travelers using hostels, local restaurants, and public transport spend around $24 / ¥3,600 per day. Mid-range travelers in 3-star hotels with sit-down meals run $55 / ¥8,250. Luxury travelers in 4-5 star hotels with fine dining should expect $170 / ¥25,500+ per day. Accommodation (budget $10 / mid $25 / luxury $100) is the largest single cost.

What's the budget for a one-week trip to Lombok?
Including round-trip flights, 7 days runs: budget $210, mid-range $470, luxury $1,490. Average return flights: $200-500 from Asia (LOP via SIN); $700-1,500 from US/EU (LOP via SIN+DPS) (varies by origin and booking timing). Excluding flights, the on-the-ground total (lodging + food + transport + activities) for 7 days: budget $168, mid-range $385.

What's the biggest expense in Lombok?
For mid-range travel, accommodation is the biggest cost at $25 / ¥3,750/day. Order: accommodation $25, food $12, transport $8, activities $10.

Where should I exchange money for Lombok?
IDR + USD accepted at hotels. ATMs at Mataram + Senggigi.

Do I need to tip in Lombok?
Tipping practices vary widely by country. Check the cultural tips section for Lombok specifics. Generally: 10-15% in restaurants where it's expected, round up taxi fares, small tip per bag for hotel porters.

How can I save money on transport in Lombok?
Use public transit (subway/bus) to keep transport at $3 / ¥450/day. Day passes and IC cards offer discounts vs single tickets. Use ride apps (Uber, local equivalents) instead of street taxis to avoid overcharging.

Where can I eat cheaply in Lombok?
Local markets, family-run restaurants, and convenience stores can keep food costs at $7 / ¥1,050/day. Tourist-zone restaurants often run 2-3x what you'd pay 10 minutes away. Look for places where locals eat.

Is Lombok expensive overall?
It's one of the most affordable major cities in the world. Budget travelers can do it on $24 / ¥3,600 per day. The big variables are accommodation ($10–$100), food ($7–$25), and transport ($3–$8) — your style choices matter more than the destination.

Why you can trust cost guide

Jimmy Kong TripPick founder · Travel content creator

Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.

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