For the most part, Bali is the cheaper spot to visit in comparison to Lombok. So, if you want to spend less, Bali is the better option than Lombok. However, if you want to witness serene beauty and amazing ambiance, giving Lombok a visit will be a great idea. Gili Trawangan is a small island located off the coast of Bali and is less than six square miles in total, making it easy to rent a bicycle or walk to anywhere you want to go! With direct ferries available every day for only a couple of dollars, you can swap the crowds of Bali for a few days of the slow and simple life here. With fewer resorts than homestays and more warungs than fine dining, you can enjoy Lombok on a much lower budget than Bali. In Mataram, cheap food stalls sell delicious local food for under $1, while on the south coast in Kuta, Lombok, fresh grilled fish in an international fusion restaurants costs less than $5, compared to restaurants charging Just a short hop from the Indonesian holiday hotspot of Bali, a Saudi tourist and his family listen to the call to prayer as the sun goes down on Lombok, the self-styled “island of 1,000 mosques The beaches are better in Lombok. Lombok is most likely cheaper. for accommodation. Food is about the same as Bali. The people are more conservative, because its 80% Muslim and 20% Hindu. There are fewer bars and restaurants. The food is different, they have Balinese food, but also Sasak food which you won't really find anywhere else outside of Lombok in Indonesia is known as the island of 1000 mosques. LONG overshadowed by its better known neighbour of Bali, this island is launching a drive to attract a new type of visitor. Lombok is a way better. I am at the moment surfing Lombok.. but problem is that there is less swell now and only a few spots are working.. and this makes every working spot super crowded. But still it’s good surf. Hopefully it’s different in end of may. Lombok Senggigi - Indonesia Travel 2022 Vlog #233So many comparisons have been made between Lombok and Bali, what do you think?Edited by As BETTER THAN BALI? Lombok International Airport (LOP) is the main airport on the island, and it is well-connected to major cities in Indonesia and some international destinations. 2. Ferry: If you are already in Bali, you can take a ferry from Padang Bai or Serangan Harbor to Lembar Harbor in Lombok. The ferry ride takes around 4-5 hours, and it is a popular Exclusive! Grab the NordVPN deal PRnaF0c.