Which place is cheaper, Qingdao 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 Qingdao?
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 Qingdao. 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 Qingdao?
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.
Qingdao
Qingdao, China, located in the Shandong Province, is a very large city right on the Yellow Sea coast. The city, whose name means "The Green Island" due to it's gorgeous landscapes and interesting geography, was named China's most livable city in 2012. The city is rich in history, having almost become a German territory in 1897 and being occupied by the Japanese during WWI. Evidence of these occupiers is present in much of the architecture around the city, which includes a few Catholic and Protestant churches.
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Lombok Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $59Qingdao $73
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Qingdao is $73. 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 Qingdao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Qingdao $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Qingdao $54
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Qingdao
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Qingdao? 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 $11Qingdao $12
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 Qingdao
Also for Qingdao, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Qingdao Liuting Airport Transfer Service by Minivan: $86
- Private Qingdao Airport Arrival Transfer to City Hotels: $80
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao: $54
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao central to Qingdao Airport (TAO): $53
- Qingdao Northern Railway Station Arrival Private One-Way Transfer: $42
- Qingdao Cruise Port Departure Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Qingdao Railway Station Depature Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Qingdao Railway Station Arrival Transfer to City Hotel: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Qingdao?
Prices for flights to both Qingdao 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 $20Qingdao $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.Lombok $9.90Qingdao $20
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 Qingdao
For Qingdao, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Qingdao Essentials Tour: City Highlights and Beer Museum: $216
- Alternative City Tour with Navy Museum, Beer Street and TV Tower, Lunch Included: $200
- German Era Tour of Old Town Qingdao with Lunch and Beer Museum: $200
- Half Day Tour and Trek to Fushan Mountain: $170
- Laoshan Mountain Full Day Private Activity Tour: $224
- Private Qingdao Historic architectural day tour with Tsingdao beer during Lunch: $245
- Private Qingdao Laoshan day tour with lunch& round way cable car: $240
- Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift: $199
- Private Qingdao highlights city tour with Lunch and Qingdao beer: $175
- Qingdao After Dark: 4-Hour Illumination Tour with Options: $150
- Qingdao Discover Tour to the Mount Laoshan and Tasting Famous Local Beer: $248
- Qingdao Private Day Tour to Laoshan Mountain with Lunch and Cable Car: $238
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Qingdao $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Qingdao, we can see that Qingdao 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 Qingdao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Qingdao 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 Qingdao Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Qingdao?
Qingdao 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 Qingdao in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Qingdao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
In the summer, Lombok is around the same temperature as Qingdao. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lombok in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Qingdao averages at about 25°C (77°F).
Qingdao receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Lombok usually receives less rain than Qingdao. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 211 mm (8.3 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)Qingdao 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Qingdao in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Qingdao. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Lombok is generally much warmer than Qingdao. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Qingdao fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Lombok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Lombok usually gets more rain in October than Qingdao. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 45 mm (1.8 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)Qingdao 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Qingdao in the Winter?
Both Qingdao and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Qingdao in the winter. Lombok is much warmer than Qingdao in the winter. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Qingdao fluctuates around -0°C (32°F).
Lombok usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Qingdao during winter. Lombok gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Qingdao receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lombok usually receives more rain than Qingdao. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Qingdao -0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Qingdao in the Spring?
Both Qingdao 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.
In the spring, Lombok is much warmer than Qingdao. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lombok in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Qingdao averages at about 12°C (53°F).
Lombok usually gets more rain in April than Qingdao. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 37 mm (1.5 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)Qingdao 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Qingdao and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 10 mm (0.4 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.