Which place is cheaper, Nanjing 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 Nanjing?
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 Nanjing. 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 Nanjing?
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.
Nanjing
Nanjing is the capital city of the Jiangsu Province on the central eastern coast of China, just north of Shanghai. This historically and culturally rich city lies at the lower end of the Yangtze river, resulting in lush and scenic landscapes. Nanjing is well-known for having many popular historical sites, some of which have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best Historical Tours in China, and The Best 10-Day Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $59Nanjing $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Nanjing is $118. 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 Nanjing in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Nanjing $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Nanjing $94
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Nanjing
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Nanjing? 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 $11Nanjing $39
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nanjing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nanjing:
- Private Day Tour: Nanjing City Highlights with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $285
- Nanjing To Huangshan Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfers: $129
- Nanjing Private Transfer from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing: $125
- Private Nanjing Airport Transfer to Zhenjiang City: $110
- Private Transfer to Yangzhou City from Nanjing Lukou Airport : $109
- Nanjing to Suzhou Bullet Train Ticket with Train Station Transfer: $96
- Private Transfer to Zhenjiang from Nanjing City Center: $94
- Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $91
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Yangzhou Attractions from Nanjing: $89
- Private Transfer to Yangzhou from Nanjing City Center: $89
- Nanjing to Wuxi Bullet Train Ticket with Train Station Transfer: $88
- Yangzhou Private Transfer Service from Nanjing City or Lukou Airport : $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Nanjing?
Prices for flights to both Nanjing 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 $20Nanjing $49
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 Nanjing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nanjing.
- 3-Hour Nanjing Authentic Local Food Tour by Public Transportation: $93
- Flexible Private Nanjing City Night Tour with Dinner Option : $112
- Private Amazing Nanjing Airport Layover Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $181
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.90Nanjing $9.41
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
Tours and Activities in Nanjing
Here are a few actual costs in Nanjing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Half-Day Nanjing City Private Flexible Tour : $109
- 2-Day Unlimited Nanjing Private Flexible Tour with Lunch Option : $295
- 4-Hour Nanjing City Private Tailor-Made Tour in Your Way : $109
- 4-Hour Nanjing Private Tour with Xiaoling Tomb and Sun Yatsen Mausoleum : $124
- 6-Hour Private Tour of Xiaoling Tomb,City Wall & Memorial Hall : $115
- All Inclusive Nanjing City Private Day Tour with Tailor-Made Highlights: $213
- Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour: $160
- Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour: $168
- Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour : $63
- Flexible Private Nanjing Layover Tour: $171
- Flexible Yangzhou Private Day Tour from Nanjing: $212
- Half Day Nanjing City Private Flexible Tour with Night River Cruise: $206
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Nanjing $9.61
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Nanjing, we can see that Nanjing is more expensive. And not only is Lombok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lombok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lombok 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 Nanjing would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nanjing than you might in Lombok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lombok Expensive? and Is Nanjing Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Nanjing?
Nanjing 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 Nanjing in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Nanjing. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Lombok is around the same temperature as Nanjing in the summer. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Nanjing fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It's quite rainy in Nanjing. Lombok usually gets less rain in July than Nanjing. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, May to September in Lombok is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Nanjing 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Nanjing in the Autumn?
Both Nanjing and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
In the autumn, Lombok is much warmer than Nanjing. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lombok in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Nanjing averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite rainy in Lombok. In October, Lombok usually receives more rain than Nanjing. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Lombok is November to April.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Nanjing 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Nanjing in the Winter?
Both Nanjing and Lombok during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Nanjing can be very cold during winter. In January, Lombok is generally much warmer than Nanjing. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Nanjing fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Lombok usually gets more rain in January than Nanjing. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Nanjing 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Nanjing in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Nanjing. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
Lombok is much warmer than Nanjing in the spring. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Nanjing fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
Nanjing receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Lombok usually receives less rain than Nanjing. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring. May to September in Lombok is the dry season. Also, November to April is the rainy season in Lombok.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Nanjing 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Nanjing and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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