Lombokis 39% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (49/10) vs Coron "Fair" (48/10). Dorms avg $11/night vs $10/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Coron
🇮🇩 Lombok
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
★★★★★18 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $29/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $25/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.45, dorms avg $11
★★★★★Coffee $1.80, dorms avg $10
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.14, 15 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.54, 18 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Coron | 🇮🇩 Lombok | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $18 | $11 cheaper | $7/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $31 | $21 cheaper | $9/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $53 | $40 cheaper | $13/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Coron | 🇮🇩 Lombok |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $4.02 | $1.06 74% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $12.85 | $5.40 58% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.14 55% less | $2.54 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.45 | $1.80 27% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.86 | $0.60 30% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇭48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $11/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelKaiz Hostel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$11/night
Total hostels15
🇮🇩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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🇵🇭 Coron
🇮🇩 Lombok
City to City
Getting Between Coron & Lombok
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Coron
🌧 Rainfall: 33mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
🇮🇩 Lombok
🌧 Rainfall: 294mm/month
Best months: Mar
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