Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Beirut?
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 Beirut 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 Beirut 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: Beirut or Lombok?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
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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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.77Lombok $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, 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 Beirut and Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Lombok $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Lombok $56
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Lombok $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $50
- Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $50
- Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport Luxury Car Transfer: $25
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Wisata Alam Semongkat to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $230
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Pekat: $101
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lempeh: $101
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Brang Bara: $101
- Private Transfer from Sokong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $77
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $35
- Private Transfer from Lopok to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $165
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok island hotels: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Hotels: $58
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sokong: $77
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sigar Penjalin: $77
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Beirut 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 dayBeirut $1.23Lombok $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $35
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.Beirut $0.26Lombok $9.90
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $250
- 3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $250
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- ATV Adventure Half Day Guided Tour: $120
- Ancient Wonders: Baalbek, Anjar & Chateau Ksara Tour with Lunch: $55
- Anjar baalback & Ksara tour: $130
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Jeita Grotto and Byblos Tour: $170
- Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $74
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $37
- Beirut Civil War Tour Guided Tour of Historic War Sites: $103
- Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $85
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Waterfall Tour And Sasak Traditional Tour: $77
- "Private 2D1N Adventure: Explore Pergasingan Hills": $163
- 1 Day Pink Beach Tour in East Lombok: $92
- 3 Days Tour in Mount Rinjani Summit with Lake Hiking : $285
- 3D 2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour To Summit And Lake: $195
- Best Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls Tour: $70
- Best Waterfall Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep Private Tour: $59
- Car Hire Lombok tradition village tour: $99
- Dirt Bike Adventure at Kuta Lombok: $135
- Dolphins Cruise: $154
- Excursions for Cruise Ship Passengers : $71
- Exotic Lombok's Pink Beach Private Tour: $78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Lombok $7.84
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $104
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $187
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $235
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Lombok, we can see that Lombok is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Beirut or Lombok?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Beirut or Lombok in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
May to September in Lombok is the dry season. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Lombok. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Lombok in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Lombok fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Lombok 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Lombok in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Lombok. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
November to April in Lombok is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Lombok. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Lombok. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Beirut is cooler than Lombok. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Lombok in the Winter?
Both Lombok and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Lombok. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Lombok during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Lombok receives 188 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Beirut is generally much colder than Lombok. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Lombok in the Spring?
Both Lombok and Beirut during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut 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. November to April is the rainy season in Lombok. Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Lombok. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Beirut is much colder than Lombok in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Lombok and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 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 | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
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.