Lombok Price Guide 2026: What Everything Actually Costs
Prices in Lombok in 2026: a local meal costs 15,000-30,000 IDR ($1-2), a restaurant meal 50,000-120,000 IDR ($3-8), a large beer 35,000-55,000 IDR ($2.30-3.60), scooter rental 70,000-100,000 IDR/day ($4.50-6.50), and budget accommodation 100,000-250,000 IDR/night ($6.50-16). Lombok is approximately 30-50% cheaper than Bali for equivalent goods and services.
Food and Drink Prices {#food-drink}
### Local Food (Warung and Street Food)
| Item | Price (IDR) | Price (USD) |
|------|-------------|-------------|
| Nasi goreng (fried rice) | 15,000-25,000 | $1-1.60 |
| Nasi campur (mixed rice plate) | 20,000-35,000 | $1.30-2.30 |
| Mie goreng (fried noodles) | 15,000-25,000 | $1-1.60 |
| Ayam bakar (grilled chicken + rice) | 25,000-40,000 | $1.60-2.60 |
| Sate ayam (chicken satay, 10 sticks) | 15,000-25,000 | $1-1.60 |
| Bakso (meatball soup) | 10,000-20,000 | $0.65-1.30 |
| Gado-gado (vegetable salad) | 15,000-25,000 | $1-1.60 |
| Nasi Padang (Padang-style rice plate) | 20,000-35,000 | $1.30-2.30 |
| Ayam taliwang (Lombok specialty chicken) | 30,000-50,000 | $2-3.25 |
| Plecing kangkung (water spinach salad) | 15,000-25,000 | $1-1.60 |
| Indomie (instant noodles at warung) | 8,000-12,000 | $0.52-0.78 |
| Pisang goreng (fried bananas) | 5,000-10,000 | $0.35-0.65 |
### Tourist Restaurant Food
| Item | Price (IDR) | Price (USD) |
|------|-------------|-------------|
| Western breakfast (eggs, toast, fruit) | 45,000-80,000 | $2.90-5.20 |
| Smoothie bowl | 45,000-65,000 | $2.90-4.20 |
| Burger | 65,000-100,000 | $4.20-6.50 |
| Pizza | 70,000-120,000 | $4.55-7.80 |
| Pasta | 60,000-100,000 | $3.90-6.50 |
| Indonesian main (tourist restaurant) | 45,000-80,000 | $2.90-5.20 |
| Fresh fish/seafood plate | 80,000-150,000 | $5.20-9.75 |
| Seafood BBQ (per person) | 150,000-300,000 | $9.75-19.50 |
### Drinks
| Item | Price (IDR) | Price (USD) |
|------|-------------|-------------|
| Bottled water (1.5L) | 4,000-7,000 | $0.26-0.45 |
| Fresh coconut | 10,000-15,000 | $0.65-1 |
| Fresh juice (tourist cafe) | 25,000-40,000 | $1.60-2.60 |
| Es teh manis (iced sweet tea) | 5,000-10,000 | $0.35-0.65 |
| Local coffee (kopi) | 5,000-10,000 | $0.35-0.65 |
| Specialty coffee (cafe) | 25,000-45,000 | $1.60-2.90 |
| Large Bintang beer (restaurant) | 35,000-55,000 | $2.30-3.60 |
| Large Bintang (convenience store) | 28,000-35,000 | $1.80-2.30 |
| Cocktail (bar) | 60,000-120,000 | $3.90-7.80 |
| Wine (glass) | 100,000-200,000 | $6.50-13 |
| Arak attack (local spirit shot) | 15,000-30,000 | $1-2 |
Accommodation Prices {#accommodation}
| Type | Price/Night (IDR) | Price/Night (USD) |
|------|------------------|-------------------|
| Dorm bed (hostel) | 80,000-150,000 | $5.20-9.75 |
| Basic room (fan, shared bath) | 100,000-180,000 | $6.50-11.70 |
| Private room (AC, private bath) | 200,000-400,000 | $13-26 |
| Boutique guesthouse | 350,000-700,000 | $22.75-45.50 |
| Mid-range hotel | 500,000-1,000,000 | $32.50-65 |
| Beach resort | 1,000,000-2,500,000 | $65-162.50 |
| Private villa with pool | 1,500,000-5,000,000 | $97.50-325 |
| Luxury resort suite | 3,000,000-10,000,000+ | $195-650+ |
Note: Gili Island prices are 20-40% higher than mainland Lombok. Peak season (July-August, Christmas) adds 20-50% to all rates.
Transport Prices {#transport}
| Transport | Price (IDR) | Price (USD) |
|-----------|-------------|-------------|
| Scooter rental (per day) | 70,000-100,000 | $4.55-6.50 |
| Scooter rental (per month) | 1,000,000-1,500,000 | $65-97.50 |
| Petrol (per liter) | 10,000 | $0.65 |
| Private driver (full day) | 500,000-800,000 | $32.50-52 |
| Car rental self-drive (per day) | 300,000-500,000 | $19.50-32.50 |
| Airport taxi to Kuta | 100,000-150,000 | $6.50-9.75 |
| Airport taxi to Senggigi | 300,000-350,000 | $19.50-22.75 |
| Airport taxi to Bangsal | 400,000-450,000 | $26-29.25 |
| Grab (short Mataram ride) | 15,000-30,000 | $1-2 |
| Bemo (public minibus) | 5,000-15,000 | $0.35-1 |
| Bangsal to Gili T (public boat) | 25,000 | $1.63 |
| Fast boat Bali to Gili (one way) | 350,000-600,000 | $22.75-39 |
| Public ferry Bali to Lombok | 46,000 | $3 |
Activity and Tour Prices {#activities}
| Activity | Price (IDR) | Price (USD) |
|----------|-------------|-------------|
| Waterfall entrance fee | 10,000-25,000 | $0.65-1.60 |
| Snorkel gear rental (per day) | 50,000-75,000 | $3.25-4.88 |
| Snorkeling half-day trip | 150,000-300,000 | $9.75-19.50 |
| Surf lesson (2 hours) | 300,000-500,000 | $19.50-32.50 |
| Surf board rental (per day) | 50,000-100,000 | $3.25-6.50 |
| PADI Open Water course | 5,000,000-7,000,000 | $325-455 |
| Fun dive (2 dives) | 800,000-1,200,000 | $52-78 |
| Rinjani trek 2D/1N | 2,500,000-4,000,000 | $162.50-260 |
| Rinjani trek 3D/2N | 3,500,000-5,500,000 | $227.50-357.50 |
| Cooking class | 350,000-500,000 | $22.75-32.50 |
| Gili island-hopping trip | 200,000-400,000 | $13-26 |
| Private boat charter (half day) | 1,500,000-2,500,000 | $97.50-162.50 |
| Yoga class (drop-in) | 80,000-150,000 | $5.20-9.75 |
| Massage (1 hour, tourist spa) | 100,000-200,000 | $6.50-13 |
| Massage (1 hour, local) | 60,000-100,000 | $3.90-6.50 |
Shopping and Essentials {#shopping}
| Item | Price (IDR) | Price (USD) |
|------|-------------|-------------|
| SIM card (tourist, 15-25 GB) | 100,000-150,000 | $6.50-9.75 |
| Sunscreen (imported brand) | 80,000-150,000 | $5.20-9.75 |
| Sarong (local market) | 50,000-100,000 | $3.25-6.50 |
| Woven basket (Sasak craft) | 50,000-200,000 | $3.25-13 |
| Pearl necklace (Sekarbela) | 100,000-500,000 | $6.50-32.50 |
| Lombok coffee (250g) | 30,000-80,000 | $1.95-5.20 |
| Laundry (per kg) | 7,000-10,000 | $0.45-0.65 |
| Mosquito repellent | 25,000-45,000 | $1.63-2.93 |
| Flip-flops (basic) | 20,000-50,000 | $1.30-3.25 |
| Board shorts | 100,000-250,000 | $6.50-16.25 |
Services and Miscellaneous {#services}
| Service | Price (IDR) | Price (USD) |
|---------|-------------|-------------|
| Visa on Arrival (VOA) | 500,000 | $32.50 |
| VOA extension | 500,000 + agent fee | $50-70 |
| Haircut (local barber) | 20,000-40,000 | $1.30-2.60 |
| Haircut (tourist salon) | 80,000-150,000 | $5.20-9.75 |
| Doctor visit (clinic) | 100,000-300,000 | $6.50-19.50 |
| Pharmacy (common meds) | 20,000-100,000 | $1.30-6.50 |
| Laundry (per kg) | 7,000-10,000 | $0.45-0.65 |
| Coworking (daily) | 50,000-100,000 | $3.25-6.50 |
| Coworking (monthly) | 500,000-1,500,000 | $32.50-97.50 |
| Parking (car, tourist site) | 5,000-10,000 | $0.33-0.65 |
| Parking (scooter) | 2,000-5,000 | $0.13-0.33 |
| Toilet fee (public restroom) | 2,000-5,000 | $0.13-0.33 |
### Price Notes
- All prices are in 2026 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) with USD equivalents at approximately 15,400 IDR = $1 USD
- Prices vary by location: Gili Islands are 20-40% more expensive, rural areas are 10-20% cheaper than tourist areas
- Peak season (July-August, Christmas/New Year) adds 20-50% to accommodation and some tour prices
- Bargaining is expected at markets and some shops but not at restaurants, convenience stores, or established tour operators
- Prices for local food are remarkably stable across Lombok — a nasi goreng at a warung costs about the same in Kuta as in Mataram