Lombokis 20% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (49/10) vs Flores "Pricey" (31/10). Dorms avg $22/night vs $10/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇬🇹 Flores
🇮🇩 Lombok
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
18 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $88/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $25/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.98, dorms avg $22
★★★★★
Coffee $1.80, dorms avg $10
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.24, 5 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.54, 18 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
22 attractions
★★★★★
0 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇬🇹 Flores | 🇮🇩 Lombok | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $35 | $28 cheaper | $7/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $48 | $35 cheaper | $13/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $81 | $40 cheaper | $41/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇬🇹 Flores | 🇮🇩 Lombok |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3 | $2 33% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $10 | $7 30% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3 | $2.50 17% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.50 | $2 20% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.50 | $1 33% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇬🇹▼
Flores
Guatemala
31
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $22/night). Stable year-round pricing.
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelAhau Tikal (9.3)
Annual dorm avg$22/night
Total hostels5
🇮🇩▼
Lombok
Indonesia
49
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $10/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelSurf Camp 79 (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$10/night
Total hostels18
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇬🇹 Flores
🇮🇩 Lombok
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Flores & Lombok
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇬🇹 Flores
34°C
High
/
23°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 25mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
🇮🇩 Lombok
31°C
High
/
25°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 294mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇬🇹 Flores
1. Avion de guerra que bombardeo poblaciones …Free
2. Cool treeFree
3. El MiradorFree
4. Jorge's Rope SwingFree
5. Museo de San MiguelFree
🇮🇩 Lombok
1. Dewi Anjani WaterparkFree
2. Handycraf Lukisan DaunFree
3. Makam Keramat BatulayarFree
4. Makam Loang BalokFree
5. NarmadaFree
Common Questions
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