Lombokis 10% cheaper โ BDI "Fair" (49/10) vs Ninh Binh "Fair" (40/10). Dorms avg $โ10/night vs $โ12/night.
Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
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Solo budget traveler
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18 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
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15 hostels, avg 9.6 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $25/night
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Private rooms avg $26/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $1.80, dorms avg $10
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Coffee $1.79, dorms avg $12
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $2.54, 18 hostels
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Beer $0.95, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
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0 attractions
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21 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ฎ๐ฉ Lombok | ๐ป๐ณ Ninh Binh | You Save / day |
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Shoestring Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ11 cheaper | $โ12 | $1/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $21 cheaper | $28 | $7/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $40 cheaper | $54 | $14/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ฎ๐ฉ Lombok | ๐ป๐ณ Ninh Binh |
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| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ1.06 44% less | $โ1.89 |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ5.40 59% less | $โ13.20 |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ2.54 | $โ0.95 63% less |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ1.80 | $โ1.79 1% less |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ0.60 | $โ0.36 40% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Moderate dorm prices (avg $10/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelSurf Camp 79 (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$โ10/night
Total hostels18
๐ป๐ณ40
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Moderate dorm prices (avg $12/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelForest Sunset Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$โ12/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
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City to City
Getting Between Lombok & Ninh Binh
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ฎ๐ฉ Lombok
๐ง Rainfall: 294mm/month
Best months: Mar
๐ป๐ณ Ninh Binh
๐ง Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ฎ๐ฉ Lombok
No attraction data
๐ป๐ณ Ninh Binh
1. Ba Grotto CaveFree
2. Ca Grotto CaveFree
3. Hai Grotto CaveFree
4. Route 1 - Cave 9 EntranceFree
5. Thien Huรดฬng DongFree
Common Questions
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