Which place is cheaper, Bandung or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Bandung?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Bandung can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Bandung?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Bandung
Bandung is the capital city of West Java, and the third largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya. Nicknamed Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch for its resemblance to Paris and European atmosphere back in colonial times, Bandung also earned another nickname as Kota Kembang, literally meaning the Flower City since Bandung used to have a lot of flowers. Nowadays, Bandung has become a very popular weekend escape for Jakartans, who crowd the city on weekends and national holidays. It's known for colonial and art deco architecture, a lively, university-town feel and relatively cool tropical weather. Bandung is also a shopping destination, with fashion outlets clustered along Jalan Setiabudi and Jalan Riau in the Dago district. The city also make a good base for day trips to the surrounding countryside - high volcanic peaks, hot springs, and tea plantations are all within reach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best Budget Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $197Bandung $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Bandung is $45. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Abu Dhabi and Bandung in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Bandung $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Bandung $38
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Bandung
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Bandung? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Bandung Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Bandung $5.19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Yas Water world Abu Dhabi With Optional Transfer: $105
- Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Ticket with Hotel Transfers: $251
- Warner Bros World and Ferrari World Combo Ticket with transfer from Dubai: $204
- Warner Bro's with Private Transfers from Dubai: $279
- Ultimate Snow Park Abu Dhabi Package with transfer option: $71
- Transfer from Abu Dhabi to Dubai City: $150
- Transfer Abu Dhabi City Center to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $31
- Teams Lab Phenomena Experience in Abu Dhabi with Transfers option: $56
- TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Experience with Optional Transfers: $65
- Snow Abu Dhabi Indoor Snow Park Adventure with Transfers: $75
- Private direct transfer from Abu Dhabi to Dubai: $129
- Private UAE Transfer from Airport Hotel and Intercity Transfers: $36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bandung
Also for Bandung, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Mampang to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $33
- Private Transfer Bandung Airport (BDO) to Kec. Batununggal Kel. Kacapiring 40271: $35
- Private Transfer Bandung Airport (BDO) to Pajajaran: $35
- Private Transfer from Kel. Sekejati to Bandung Airport (BDO): $35
- Private Transfer from Kel. Samoja to Bandung Airport (BDO): $35
- Private Transfer Bandung Airport (BDO) to Kel. Samoja: $35
- Private Transfer from Pagerwangi to Bandung Airport (BDO): $35
- Private Transfer Bandung Airport (BDO) to Cihideung: $35
- Private Transfer from Bandung airport (BDO) to Citeureup: $35
- Private Transfer Bandung Airport (BDO) to 40294 Arcamanik, Bandung City: $35
- Private Transfer Bandung Airport (BDO) to Sukahaji: $35
- Private Transfer from Sukabungah to Bandung Airport (BDO): $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Bandung?
Prices for flights to both Bandung and Abu Dhabi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAbu Dhabi $78Bandung $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Red Dunes 4x4 Pick Drop Dinner Shows: $39
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Live Entertainment and BBQ Dinner: $44
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $50
- Experience Abu Dhabi Yas Island by Dhow Cruise at Sea with Dinner: $55
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Camel Ride and Live Shows: $56
- Evening Desert Safari Tour with Dinner & Entertainment: $56
- Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner: $58
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner: $65
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Camel Ride BBQ Dinner and Live Shows: $67
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Sandboarding, Camel Ride & Dinner: $68
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari: BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows: $71
- Evening Abu Dhabi Desert Safari & BBQ Dinner- Standard Tour: $71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bandung
For Bandung, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Indonesian Cooking Class with Welcoming Exotic Fruits: $32
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Bandung $5.11
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- 1 Day 2 Yas Island Park Tickets Combo: $149
- 17 Minutes Helicopter Tour in Abu Dhabi: $245
- 4 Hour Abu Dhabi City Tour - Private Tour: $265
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 8 Hours Al Ain City Tour without lunch: $103
- Abu Dhabi 'Hidden Gems' by City Break - walking tours made fun!: $34
- Abu Dhabi ,Private Layover Tour -6 hours: $299
- Abu Dhabi : Private Walking Tour with A guide (Private Tour): $46
- Abu Dhabi All in One Tour Tradition to Innovation: $199
- Abu Dhabi City Full Day Tour from Abu Dhabi: $157
- Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing Tour from Abu Dhabi Hotels: $100
- Abu Dhabi City Tour: $222
Tours and Activities in Bandung
For Bandung, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The heart of Bandung and Grand Mosque Guided Walking Tour: $15
- Bandung Old Town: A Historic City Square Walking Tour: $16
- Kawah Putih, Rengganis Suspension Bridge & Tea Tour: $28
- Private Guide Bandung Tour Car Charter: $34
- Kawah Putih Tour From Bandung City: $36
- Bandung Volcano Sightseeing and Hot Spring Private Tour: $41
- Bandung Tour: White Crater or Active Mountain and Tea Plantation: $42
- Tangkuban Parahu Volcano & Surrounding Areas Tour: $44
- Jeep Tour Experience in Garut with Tickets: $47
- Bogor ,west Java Tour: $50
- Private Tour to Bandung Volcano Hot Springs and Mud bathing: $52
- Kawah Putih tour - Day trip Ticket etc all including: $54
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Bandung $3.11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Bandung, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Bandung much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Bandung is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bandung would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bandung and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Bandung.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Bandung Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Bandung?
Bandung has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Bandung, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.