🇦🇺 From Australia › Lombok
Lombok trip cost from Australia — prices in A$
Updated October 2026 · A$1.5 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Lombok is about 79% cheaper than Sydney. Here's what things cost in AUD, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Lombok vs Sydney
| Item | Local | In AUD | vs Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | Rp 30,000 | A$2.76 | 86% less |
| Street food1 item | Rp 20,000 | A$1.84 | 87% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | Rp 150,000 | A$14 | 77% less |
| Coffeeone cup | Rp 35,000 | A$3.22 | 41% less |
| Beerone bottle | Rp 50,000 | A$4.6 | 62% less |
| Bottled water | Rp 5,000 | A$0.46 | 87% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | Rp 6,000 | A$0.55 | 88% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | Rp 30,000 | A$2.76 | 85% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | Rp 20,000 | A$1.84 | 85% less |
| Transitone ride | Rp 5,000 | A$0.46 | 86% less |
| Hotel night3-star | Rp 500,000 | A$46 | 79% less |
| SIM card1 week data | Rp 80,000 | A$7.36 | 75% less |
| Laundry | Rp 15,000 | A$1.38 | 82% less |
| Massage1 hour | Rp 120,000 | A$11 | 88% less |
| Half-day tourper person | Rp 300,000 | A$28 | 72% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | Rp 30,000 | A$2.76 | 94% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What A$100 gets you in Lombok
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | Rp 21,000–Rp 48,000A$1.93–A$4.42 | Rp 57,600+A$5.3+ |
| Coffeeone cup | Rp 21,000–Rp 56,000A$1.93–A$5.15 | Rp 67,200+A$6.18+ |
| Beerone bottle | Rp 30,000–Rp 85,000A$2.76–A$7.82 | Rp 102,000+A$9.39+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | Rp 24,000–Rp 48,000A$2.21–A$4.42 | Rp 57,600+A$5.3+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | Rp 14,000–Rp 36,000A$1.29–A$3.31 | Rp 43,200+A$3.98+ |
| Massage1 hour | Rp 84,000–Rp 192,000A$7.73–A$18 | Rp 230,000+A$21+ |
| Bottled water | Rp 3,500–Rp 10,000A$0.32–A$0.92 | Rp 12,000+A$1.1+ |
| Half-day tourper person | Rp 210,000–Rp 480,000A$19–A$44 | Rp 576,000+A$53+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in AUD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Lombok cost from Australia?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Lombok is about A$84 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about A$27 a day; comfortable travel is about A$187. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly A$585.
Is Lombok cheaper than Sydney?
For everyday things Lombok is about 79% cheaper than Sydney. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Lombok in AUD?
A simple local meal is around Rp 30,000 (about A$2.76); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around Rp 150,000 (about A$14).
What price is a rip-off in Lombok?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above Rp 57,600 (A$5.3) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.