Which place is cheaper, Harbin or Lombok?
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 Lombok or Harbin?
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 Lombok and Harbin. 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: Lombok or Harbin?
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.
Harbin
Harbin, China is the northernmost major city in the country, with a population of over 10 million. Harbin was founded in 1897 by Russia, which has resulted in a lot of Russian influence throughout the city and many Russian citizens. The city is most famous for their annual International Snow and Ice Festival, a two-month-long festival running from January through February of each year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best 2-Week Tours in China, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $59Harbin $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Harbin is $66. 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 Lombok and Harbin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Harbin $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Harbin $42
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Harbin
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Harbin? 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.Lombok $11Harbin $1.52
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Harbin
Also for Harbin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Harbin Volga Manor Private Transfer Service with Entry Tickets: $300
- Shared Transfer Service to Ice and Snow World, Sun Island Snow Festival: $250
- Private Full Day Transfer Service to Harbin Top Winter Attractions: $198
- Harbin Ice Festival Tickets and Transfer Service : $148
- 4 Hour Private Transfer to Sun Island Snow Sculptures: $100
- Private Departure Transfer to Harbin North Railway Station from Harbin City: $100
- Harbin Catholic Church Car Transfer Service: $80
- Private HRB Airport Departure Transfer from Harbin City Hotel: $70
- Private HRB Airport Arrival Transfer to Harbin City Hotel: $70
- Private Arrival Transfer from Harbin West Railway Station to Harbin City Hotel: $65
- Harbin Taiping Airport Chauffeur Service, Harbin Airport Transfer, Pick up.: $59
- Harbin Airport (HRB) : Private Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet Service: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Harbin?
Prices for flights to both Harbin and Lombok 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 dayLombok $20Harbin $24
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Harbin
For Harbin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner Show with Costumes and Performances: $29
- Harbin Cultural Tour at Zhongyang Dajie to Baluoke with Dinner: $80
- Central Street, Baluoke Village, and Dinner Tour: $90
- Harbin Dumpling Cooking Class: $154
- Hot Spring Experience with Hot Pot Dinner in Harbin: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.90Harbin $53
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
Tours and Activities in Harbin
For Harbin, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Harbin Igloos Hot Pot Private Tour: $300
- Private Night Tour to Harbin Ice Festival: $261
- 1-Day Harbin Private Tour: $168
- 2-Day Harbin City Private Tour in Your Way in Winter Season: $280
- All-Inclusive Harbin City History and Local Culture Private Day Tour: $300
- Group Tour to Harbin Ice and Snow World plus Sun Island Snow Sculpture Festival: $298
- Half Day Tour for Harbin Guandong Ancient Lane and Wood Sculpture Museum: $104
- Half-Day Private Old Harbin Street Walking Tour with Meal: $300
- Harbin City Guided Tour to Zhongyang Street and Sophia Church: $180
- Harbin City Private Day Tour in Your Way in Winter Season: $200
- Harbin Ice Festival New Year Eve Countdown Group Tour on December 31: $200
- Harbin Ice Lantern Show and Center Street Tour: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Harbin $7.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Harbin
Also in Harbin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half-Day Private Harbin Beer Museum and Brewery Tour: $250
When comparing the travel costs between Lombok and Harbin, we can see that Harbin is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lombok Expensive? and Is Harbin Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Harbin?
Harbin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lombok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lombok or Harbin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Harbin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
Lombok is around the same temperature as Harbin in the summer. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Harbin fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
Harbin receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Lombok usually receives less rain than Harbin. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the summer. May to September in Lombok is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Harbin 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Harbin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Harbin. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Lombok is much warmer than Harbin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lombok in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Harbin averages at about 7°C (44°F).
Lombok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Lombok usually gets more rain in October than Harbin. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April in Lombok is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Harbin 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Harbin in the Winter?
Both Harbin and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
The weather in Harbin can be very cold. In January, Lombok is generally much warmer than Harbin. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Harbin fluctuates around -18°C (-0°F).
In January, Lombok usually receives more rain than Harbin. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Harbin -18°C (-0°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Harbin in the Spring?
Both Harbin and Lombok during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Lombok is much warmer than Harbin in the spring. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Harbin fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Lombok usually gets more rain in April than Harbin. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year. May to September is the dry season in Lombok. November to April is the rainy season in Lombok.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Harbin 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Harbin and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | -18°C (-0°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | -14°C (7°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | -3°C (26°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | -14°C (7°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
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