Jakartais 48% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (66/10) vs Lombok "Fair" (49/10). Dorms avg $6/night vs $10/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇩 Jakarta
🇮🇩 Lombok
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 7.3 rating
★★★★★
18 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $17/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $25/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.33, dorms avg $6
★★★★★
Coffee $1.80, dorms avg $10
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.05, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.54, 18 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
24 attractions
★★★★★
0 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 🇮🇩 Lombok | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 cheaper | $28 | $13/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $28 cheaper | $35 | $7/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $49 | $40 cheaper | $9/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇩 Jakarta | 🇮🇩 Lombok |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.95 | $2 32% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $8.95 | $7 22% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.05 | $2.50 18% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.33 | $2 14% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.21 79% less | $1 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇩▼
Jakarta
Indonesia
66
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Very affordable dorms (avg $6/night). Stable year-round pricing.
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelTuju Arteri Pods (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$6/night
Total hostels15
🇮🇩▼
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
🇮🇩 Jakarta
🇮🇩 Lombok
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Jakarta & Lombok
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇩 Jakarta
30°C
High
/
25°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 228mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug
🇮🇩 Lombok
31°C
High
/
25°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 294mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇩 Jakarta
1. Wayang MuseumFree
2. Welcome MonumentFree
3. Youth Advancement MonumentFree
4. AncolFree
5. Art & Craft MarketFree
🇮🇩 Lombok
1. Dewi Anjani WaterparkFree
2. Handycraf Lukisan DaunFree
3. Makam Keramat BatulayarFree
4. Makam Loang BalokFree
5. NarmadaFree
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