Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Alexandria?
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 Alexandria or Lombok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Alexandria and Lombok can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Lombok?
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
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 Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $29Lombok $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $29, while the average daily cost in Lombok is $59. 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 Alexandria and Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $11Lombok $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $22Lombok $56
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria 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: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.92Lombok $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Cruise Port to Cairo City Hotels: $230
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $230
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $160
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to El Cairo: $102
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $94
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Pickup Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Alexandria Hotel: $50
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $40
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Senggigi/senggigi To Airport: $70
- Airport transfer from Lombok airport to Sembalun Rinjiani area: $60
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Serangan: $73
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $28
- Kuta Lombok Transfer: $12
- Lombok Int Airport (LOP) to Lombok - Round Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Private Airport Lombok Transfers to or from Gili Islands: $32
- One way Private Airport Transfer To Mataram & Senggigi Area: $40
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $17
- Private Transfer from Airport to or from Gili Asahan/ Gili Gede: $51
- Private Transfer from Batu Bolong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $67
- Private Transfer from Bintaro to Lombok Airport (LOP): $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Alexandria 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 dayAlexandria $15Lombok $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Private Full-Day Food Tour of Alexandria with Hotel Pick Up: $33
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Food Tour in Alexandria for Lunch or Dinner in The Best Restaurants: $45
- Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria : $45
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 : $25
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $65
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $86
- Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $100
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.47Lombok $9.90
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Cairo Tour of Pyramids, GEM and Khan Al-Khalili: $290
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Days-Alexandria & Pyramids Tour + Museum (Start Cairo Or Alex): $125
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- ALL inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids Sakkara from Alexandria Port: $175
- Alamein and Alexandria Private Day Tour with Lunch: $200
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $130
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $150
- Alexandria By Night By Horse Carriage ride And Free Walking Tour: $71
- Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $121
- Alexandria Day Tour: $105
- Alexandria Day Tour Visit the Tob attractions of Alexandria City: $40
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: $17
- Lombok Private Tour-Car Hire With Full day Customize Trip: $33
- Lombok Customize Tour with Private Driver: $35
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $36
- Half-Day Mataram City Tour: $45
- Lombok Private Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok White Water Rafting and Pura Lingsar Private Full Day Tour: $48
- Gili Nanggu Snorkeling Tour to a Tropical Paradise: $49
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Lombok City Tour combination With Temple Tour : $49
- Benang Stokel, Benang Kelambu, Culture, & Beach Tour: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.48Lombok $7.84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Lombok, we can see that Lombok is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Alexandria is in Africa 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 Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Alexandria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alexandria Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria or Lombok?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Alexandria or Lombok in the Summer?
Both Lombok and Alexandria during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
May to September is the dry season in Lombok. Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Lombok. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Alexandria is generally around the same temperature as Lombok. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Lombok 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Lombok in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, November to April is the rainy season in Lombok. Lombok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Lombok. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Alexandria is cooler than Lombok in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Lombok in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Lombok. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Alexandria usually gets less rain in January than Lombok. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Alexandria is much colder than Lombok. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Lombok in the Spring?
Both Lombok and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Lombok is May to September. The rainy season in Lombok is November to April. In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Lombok. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Alexandria is generally cooler than Lombok. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Lombok and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
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