Which place is cheaper, Malang 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 Malang?
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 Malang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Malang?
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.
Malang
Malang is a city in East Java, Indonesia. It's a cultured city with several important universities, and is home to a large student population. Prized by the Dutch for its mild highland climate, the city retains much of its colonial architecture. Established by the Dutch in the closing decades of the 18th century, Malang earned its first fortunes from coffee, which flourished on the surrounding hillsides. Today, the city's colonial grandeur is quickly disappearing behind the homogenous facades of more modern developments, but there's still much to admire. The Balai Kota building blends Indonesian and Dutch styles, and grand mansions line the main boulevard, Jalan Besar Ijen. To the east is Mt. Bromo, a volcano with hiking trails. The central area is not too large and quite walkable. And with a number of Hindu temples and sights outside the city, Malang makes an ideal base to explore this intriguing corner of east Java.
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 $197Malang $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Malang is $71. 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 Malang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Malang $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Malang $82
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Malang
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Malang? 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 Malang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Malang $1.28
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:
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) Private Transfer to Abu Dhabi City/Hotels: $58
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi Round-Trip Private Transfer: $76
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $275
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $137
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $82
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer To or From Anywhere within Abu Dhabi: $70
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfers : Abu Dhabi City to Airport AUH in Luxury Van: $99
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfers : Airport AUH to Abu Dhabi City by Luxury Van: $99
- Abu Dhabi City Tour: Modern & Cultural Highlights with Transfers: $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malang:
- FROM YOGYAKARTA TRANSFER TO BROMO/SURABAYA/MALANG CITY.: $50
- Yogyakarta ;Transfer Service From Yogyakarta to Bromo/Malang: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Malang?
Prices for flights to both Malang 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 $78Malang $27
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 Malang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malang.
- Malang Food Walking Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $34
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Malang $8.00
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Walking Tour with Audioguide: $11
- Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi Non prime: $15
- Tickets to Qasr Al Watan & Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi(Per Selection): $16
- Qasr Al Watan Entry Tickets: $16
- Skip the Line Ticket to Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Ticket: $18
- Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi Ticket Deals: $20
- Zayed National Museum Abu Dhabi Entrance Ticket: $21
- Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi Admission Ticket: $21
- Zayed National Museum Abu Dhabi Admission Ticket: $21
- Tickets To louvre Museum Abu Dhabi: $21
- Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi Admission Ticket: $22
Tours and Activities in Malang
Here are a few actual costs in Malang for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Around Bromo Farming Experience: $29
- 1 Day Mount Bromo Sharing Tour Package from Malang: $32
- Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Tour from Malang Surabaya Banyuwangi: $34
- 1Day - Bromo Sunrise Tour via Malang (Sharing or Private Jeep): $35
- 1 Day Amazing Bromo Sunrise tour from Malang Surabaya 7 spots: $38
- Waterfalls Tour: $40
- Bromo Sunrise Tour From Malang: $44
- 1 Day - ULTIMATE TOUR Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and Goa Tetes cave // 07:30 - 17:30: $49
- 1 Day Private Tour Tumpak Sewu Waterfall from Malang/Surabaya: $52
- Private Adventure Trip to Tumpak Sewu Waterfall: $57
- Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Private Adventure Tour: $59
- Bromo Sunrise Tour Open Tour: $61
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Malang -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Malang, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Malang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Malang 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 Malang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Malang 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 Malang.
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 Malang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Malang?
Malang has a larger population, and is about 24% larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Malang, 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.