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Is Labuan Bajo expensive? What things really cost in 2026
Short answer
Labuan Bajo is cheap on land but expensive on water: rooms and local food cost Indonesian prices, while boat trips and Komodo park fees cost far more. Expect about Rp 1,000,000 a day per person on a tight budget, about Rp 2,550,000 mid-range and Rp 6,100,000 or more for comfort. Boats and park fees are the largest cost.
Daily budget: backpacker, mid-range, luxury
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | Rp200,000 | Rp600,000 | Rp2,000,000 |
| Food & drink | Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 | Rp700,000 |
| Sights & tickets | Rp600,000 | Rp1,500,000 | Rp3,000,000 |
| Local transport | Rp50,000 | Rp150,000 | Rp400,000 |
| Per person, per day | Rp1,000,000 | Rp2,550,000 | Rp6,100,000 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Labuan Bajo day-cost table.
What things cost
| Item | Typical price* |
|---|---|
| Nasi goreng or mie goreng at a warung | about Rp 30,000–60,000 |
| Grilled fish meal at Kampung Ujung | about Rp 100,000–200,000 |
| Dinner on the main street | about Rp 80,000–200,000 per person |
| Shared speedboat day trip | roughly Rp 1.5–3 million per person, park fees often extra |
| 2-day, 1-night phinisi boat (shared cabin) | from about Rp 2–5 million per person |
| Two dives with equipment | roughly Rp 1.8–2.8 million |
| Batu Cermin cave entry | roughly Rp 50,000–100,000 |
| Scooter rental | about Rp 100,000–150,000 a day |
| Mid-range hotel on the hill | about Rp 700,000–1,500,000 a night |
* Approximate prices, October 2026. They change with season and exchange rates.
Where the money goes
The big cost is the sea: a shared speedboat day is roughly Rp 1.5–3 million per person, an overnight phinisi from about Rp 2–5 million, and diving about Rp 1.8–2.8 million for two dives. Komodo National Park fees are separate and have changed several times, so confirm them with your operator. On land, budget guesthouses cost about Rp 250,000–500,000, hill hotels with pools Rp 700,000–1,500,000, and resorts much more. Local warung food is cheap, while Western cafés charge Bali prices.
When it is cheaper
The wet season (December–March) usually brings lower boat and hotel prices, though seas are rougher. July and August are the most expensive and busiest months.
How to spend less
- Ask whether park fees are included before you pay for any boat trip.
- Join a shared speedboat or phinisi trip rather than chartering a private boat.
- Eat at Kampung Ujung and local warungs instead of Western cafés on the main street.
- Compare several licensed operators in town; prices vary widely for similar trips.
- Rent a scooter for Batu Cermin and Bukit Sylvia instead of taxis.
- Book early for July and August, when prices rise and boats fill.
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Common questions
Is Labuan Bajo expensive?
On land it is cheap, but boat trips and park fees are expensive. Plan on about Rp 1,000,000 a day per person on a budget.
How much is a Komodo boat trip?
A shared speedboat day costs roughly Rp 1.5–3 million per person, and a 2-day phinisi from about Rp 2–5 million. Park fees are often extra.
Are Komodo park fees included in tours?
Not always. Ask your operator, and check the current fee before you pay.