Daily costs per person in US dollars. Komodo costs centre around boat trips and liveaboards — food and accommodation in Labuan Bajo are budget-friendly. These ranges cover backpacker to comfortable mid-range.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: IDR (Rupiah) (1 USD ≈ Rp 15,800)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $10–20 | $25–50 | $80+ | Dorm → guesthouse → harbour hotel |
| Food | $5–10 | $10–25 | $30+ | Warungs → waterfront restaurants → resort dining |
| Liveaboard (per day) | $40–55 | $60–100 | $150+ | Budget shared → mid-range → luxury phinisi |
| Day Trip | $25–45 | $45–80 | $100+ | Shared boat → small group → private charter |
| Park Fees | $10–15 | $10–15 | $10–15 | Same for all visitors — Rp 150,000/day + activities |
| Daily Total | $40–80 | $80–160 | $200+ | Budget backpacker → comfortable → luxury phinisi |
Money-saving tips
Book liveaboards in Labuan Bajo
Walk the harbour the day before and compare liveaboard prices in person. Rp 2,000,000–4,000,000 for 3 days all-inclusive is normal. Online bookings from Bali or Jakarta charge double for the same boats. Negotiate.
Join a shared day trip
If you only have one day, shared boats from the harbour cost Rp 400,000–700,000 per person including lunch, snorkel gear, and park fees. Private charters start at Rp 3,000,000 — only worth it for groups of 6+.
Stay in Labuan Bajo, not a resort
Guesthouses in Labuan Bajo town cost Rp 150,000–300,000/night. The luxury resorts on nearby islands charge $200+ per night and you still need to boat into the park.
Bring your own snorkel gear
Quality snorkel gear on liveaboards is not guaranteed. A good mask and snorkel costs Rp 200,000–400,000 in town and makes every water stop significantly better.
Fly into Labuan Bajo direct
Flights from Bali to Labuan Bajo on Citilink or Lion Air cost Rp 500,000–1,200,000 one way. Overland from Bali via ferries takes 3–4 days but costs only Rp 200,000–400,000.
Park fees are separate
Komodo National Park entry is Rp 150,000 per day for foreigners plus Rp 50,000 per activity (trekking, snorkelling). Some boats include this; others do not. Clarify before booking.
