West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat) is an Indonesian province spanning two main islands—Lombok and Sumbawa—offering a diverse blend of volcanic peaks, pristine beaches, and rich Sasak and Sumbawan cultures. From the towering Mount Rinjani and the turquoise Gili Islands to the legendary surf breaks of Lakey Beach and the remote wilderness of Moyo Island, the province delivers world-class adventure and relaxation in equal measure.
Local currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in West Nusa Tenggara.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- $8–15 (dorm bed)
- Budget
- $18–35 (private room with fan or AC)
- Midrange
- $40–100 (comfortable hotel or villa)
- Luxury
- $150–500+ (resort villa with pool)
Food
- Street
- $1–2 (warung meal or street snack)
- Local
- $2–5 (full Sasak meal with drink)
- Midrange
- $8–20 (tourist restaurant, international cuisine)
- Fine
- $30–80 (resort restaurant or fine dining)
Transport
- Bus
- $0.50–1 (local bemo/minibus within city)
- Taxi
- $3–8 (metered or fixed-rate in-city ride)
- Airport
- $12–18 (Lombok International to Senggigi or Mataram)
- Daytrip
- $15–40 (chartered motorbike or car for a day)
Activities
- Museum
- $0.65–2 (IDR 10,000–30,000)
- Sites
- $1–3 (temples, villages, waterparks)
- Tour
- $15–40 (half-day guided tour)
- Excursion
- $20–80 (Rinjani permit + guide, dive trip)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to West Nusa Tenggara costs end-to-end.
Budget traveller
$175–245 for 7 days
Midrange traveller
$490–840 for 7 days
Luxury traveller
$1,400–3,500+ for 7 days
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Rent a motorbike ($5–8/day) rather than hiring a car with driver — gives full flexibility at a fraction of the cost
Eat where locals eat: Sasak warungs serve better food than tourist restaurants at 30–50% lower prices
Travel in shoulder season (May–June, September–October) for 20–40% lower accommodation rates
Buy a local SIM card (Telkomsel or XL) for $3–5 for mobile data rather than using expensive roaming
Book Rinjani treks through the government Rinjani Trek Centre in Senaru rather than private Senggigi operators to save $20–40
Take the public ferry to the Gili Islands from Bangsal harbour ($3–4) instead of tourist fast boats ($15–25)
Cook some meals at hostels or buy supplies from markets — Lombok's fruits and local snacks are incredibly cheap
Negotiate prices at craft markets and for transport — a friendly haggle of 10–20% is expected
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Senggigi Beach Sunset
Watch the sun set behind Mount Agung over the Lombok Strait — free from any beachfront spot
Kuta Beach
One of Indonesia's most beautiful beaches — entirely free to access
Tanjung Aan
Spectacular double bay with pink-tinted sand — minimal entry donation only
Merese Hill Hike
Short 20-minute walk to a panoramic hilltop viewpoint above Tanjung Aan — free
Gili Island Walking Circuit
Walk the perimeter of any Gili Island — Meno takes 1 hour, Trawangan about 2 hours
Sade Village Visit
Free entry to the authentic Sasak village (donation and guide tip appreciated)
Sembalun Valley Walk
Walk the road through the strawberry and garlic fields with dramatic Rinjani views — free
Sukarara Weaving Village
Watch traditional Sasak backstrap loom weaving with no entry fee
Banyumulek Pottery Village
Watch potters at work using centuries-old techniques at no charge
Mataram City Walk
Explore Mataram's Cakranegara market, Mayura Water Palace gardens, and Meru temple area on foot