Which place is cheaper, Suzhou 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 Suzhou?
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 Suzhou. 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 Suzhou?
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.
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $59Suzhou $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $127. 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 Suzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Suzhou $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Suzhou $78
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Suzhou
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Suzhou? 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 $11Suzhou $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kuta Lombok Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $17
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $28
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Lombok Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok island hotels: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Koeta : $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Batu Payung: $30
- Private Airport Lombok Transfers to or from Gili Islands: $32
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $35
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Mangsit: $35
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Bintaro: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Private Day Tour: Gardens and Old Street in Suzhou with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $277
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Suzhou to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $178
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $144
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Tongli Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $80
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Suzhou?
Prices for flights to both Suzhou 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 $20Suzhou $57
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 Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $55
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $63
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.90Suzhou $9.47
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 Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- 1 Day Suzhou Private Tour - Create the Tour You Want: $300
- 4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour: $114
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option: $125
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Tour: Humble Administrator’s Garden,Tiger Hill and Canal : $134
- 4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride : $128
- 4-Hour Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride: $145
- Classic Suzhou Tour with Hotel or Railway Station Pickup: $269
- Essential Suzhou City Sightseeing Private Day Tour: $296
- Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Day Tour with Authentic Lunch: $167
- Full Day Luzhi Water Town Day Tour From Suzhou: $178
- Full-Day Suzhou Gardens Private Tour with Local Guide: $298
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Suzhou $6.50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Suzhou, we can see that Suzhou 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou 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 Suzhou Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Suzhou?
Suzhou 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 Suzhou in the Summer?
Both Suzhou and Lombok during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Lombok is generally around the same temperature as Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 26°C (79°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
Suzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lombok usually gets less rain in July than Suzhou. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year. May to September is the dry season in Lombok.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Suzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Suzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Suzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
Lombok is much warmer than Suzhou in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Suzhou fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
Lombok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Lombok usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, November to April is the rainy season in Lombok.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Suzhou 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Suzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Suzhou. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Suzhou. In the winter, Lombok is much warmer than Suzhou. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lombok in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Suzhou averages at about 4°C (39°F).
In the winter, Lombok often gets more sunshine than Suzhou. Lombok gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 135 hours of full sun.
Lombok usually gets more rain in January than Suzhou. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Suzhou 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Suzhou in the Spring?
Both Suzhou and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
In April, Lombok is generally much warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Suzhou. In April, Lombok usually receives less rain than Suzhou. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Lombok is May to September. The rainy season in Lombok is November to April.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Suzhou 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Suzhou and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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