Answer 1 of 7: Hi all.. I am majorly pre-planning and just thought I'd ask first thoughts of people.. I am thinking that for our big trip August 2019 (family - two kids who will be 11 and 13) about going to Singapore and then flying to bali/lombok and Bali is one of more than 18,000 islands (based on a satellite view) in the Indonesian archipelago, and is just over 2 km (almost 1.5 miles) from the eastern tip of the island of Java and west of the island of Lombok. The island, home to a little over 4 million people, is about 144 km (89 mi) long from east to west and 80 km (50 mi) north to south. Lombok is certainly cheaper than Bali in some respects. For example, accommodation and food are generally cheaper on Lombok. However, transportation costs are often higher on Lombok, so it can actually be more expensive to get around the island. 13. Gili Islands, Lombok. Recommended by: Stefan & Sebastian from Nomadic Boys. The Gili’s are home to some of the most popular beaches in Indonesia, famous for their white sand, warm tropical waters and abundance of sea turtles just meters from the beach. Swim with the turtles on Gili islands. 5. Gasoline price is cheap, and if you go to a premium gas station, they even provide you with free add-on services like windshield cleaning and tire pressure check. 6. Golf is cheap, with the fact that we might have some golf court view is magnificent, especially in Bali or Batam. 7. Most standard groceries expense is considered cheap. Even today, he says, Lombok’s resort and rental villa sector has less than 10 per cent of the rooms that Bali offers, even though the islands are roughly the same size. Lombok is a much more rural and undeveloped island than Bali. As a result, many things are cheaper on Lombok. As a result, many things are cheaper on Lombok. For example, transportation is less expensive, as are food and accommodation. Overall, Lombok is cheaper than Bali, but the cost of living can vary depending on the area. So, it is important to do your research before you decide which destination is right for you. So, it is important to do your research before you decide which destination is right for you. Lombok is an island east of the well-tread Bali and west of lesser-developed Sumbawa. While Lombok is not as popular as its neighbor to the west, it is a great place to visit for that very reason. Less popularity means lower prices for accommodations, food, activities, and less-inundated tourist spots. Sos9ju.