A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jaipur vs. Lombok for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jaipur or Lombok?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jaipur and Lombok can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Jaipur or Lombok?

Jaipur

Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.

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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Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Jaipur?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $21, 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 Jaipur and Lombok in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jaipur $11
    Lombok $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jaipur $22
    Lombok $56
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Lombok

Looking for a hotel in Jaipur 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.

Hotels in Jaipur


Hotels in Lombok


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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: Jaipur Hotel Prices and Lombok Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jaipur $1.46
    Lombok $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur

Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Two Night Safari Experience Ranthambore National Park &Transfers: $289
  • Private Transfer - Jaipur To Jodhpur Via Pushkar With Lunch: $259
  • Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $250
  • Delhi Airport (DEL) to Shimla Resorts-Arrival Transfer: $235
  • Private Transfer - Jaipur To Jodhpur Via Pushkar: $218
  • Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri with lunch: $214
  • Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort: $211
  • Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort: $209
  • Samode Town Excursion- A Visit to a Unique Rajasthan town with private transfers: $204
  • Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
  • Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri: $177
  • One Way Transfer From Jaipur To Udaipur With Optional Stop at Pushkar / Jodhpur: $173

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 Lopok to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $165
  • Private Transfer from Brang Biji to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $101
  • Private Transfer from Lempeh to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $101
  • Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lempeh: $101
  • Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Pekat: $101
  • Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Brang Bara: $101
  • Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sokong: $77
  • Private Transfer from Sokong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $77
  • Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sigar Penjalin: $77
  • Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Serangan: $73
  • Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Pengawisan: $73

Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Lombok?

Prices for flights to both Lombok and Jaipur 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Jaipur $7.79
    Lombok $20
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:


  • Dinner
    $6.24
  • Soda
    $0.11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur

For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Jaipur Street food tour: $4.31
  • Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $9.92
  • Jaipur Home Cooking Experience with Authentic Lunch/Dinner: $14
  • Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
  • Feast on the Streets: Best Jaipur Food Tour: $15
  • Food Tour and Eat like Locals : $16
  • Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner: $16
  • Jaipur Half-Day tour: Bazaar & Street Food Tour by Car or Tuk-Tuk: $16
  • Amber Fort Light & Sound Show with Dinner: $17
  • Cooking Class and Cultural Evening with Locals: $17
  • Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $19
  • Cooking class demo with dinner : $20

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jaipur $3.62
    Lombok $9.90
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur

For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Palace Entry for Two
    $1.14

Tours and Activities in Jaipur

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.

  • Day Tour from Jaipur Bird Watching in Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur): $59
  • Evening Motorbike Tour for Solo Female Travelers in Jaipur: $29
  • Guided Jaipur City Tour With Drop Off at Udaipur: $110
  • Half Day Jaipur Shopping Tour With Local Shopping Consultant : $13
  • Jaipur Car tour : $16
  • Jaipur Rickshaw Tour Jantar Mantar City Palace: $20
  • Jaipur Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $6.93
  • Private Guided City Tour of Jaipur : $46
  • Pushkar: Private Guided day tour From Jaipur : $72
  • Same Day Taj Mahal Tour from Jaipur by Car: $250
  • Taj Mahal City Tour by car or train from Jaipur: $230
  • 1 Day: Jhalana Leopard Safari+Abhaneri Step Well Tour From Jaipur: $272

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jaipur $2.58
    Lombok $7.84

Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:

  • Pub Crawl Jaipur: $37
  • Jaipur Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $147


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Lombok, we can see that Lombok is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jaipur.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.