Lombokis 27% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (49/10) vs Boracay "Fair" (47/10). Dorms avg $13/night vs $10/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Boracay
🇮🇩 Lombok
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★10 hostels, avg 8.2 rating
★★★★★18 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $44/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $25/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.58, dorms avg $13
★★★★★Coffee $1.80, dorms avg $10
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.16, 10 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.54, 18 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Boracay | 🇮🇩 Lombok | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 | $11 cheaper | $4/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $28 | $21 cheaper | $6/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $48 | $40 cheaper | $8/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Boracay | 🇮🇩 Lombok |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.02 | $1.06 65% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $10.30 | $5.40 48% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.16 54% less | $2.54 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.58 | $1.80 30% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.34 43% less | $0.60 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇭47
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $13/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelFrendz Resort & Hostel Boracay (9.2)
Annual dorm avg$13/night
Total hostels10
🇮🇩49
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $10/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelSurf Camp 79 (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$10/night
Total hostels18
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
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🇵🇭 Boracay
🇮🇩 Lombok
City to City
Getting Between Boracay & Lombok
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Boracay
🌧 Rainfall: 95mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇮🇩 Lombok
🌧 Rainfall: 294mm/month
Best months: Mar
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