Which place is cheaper, Yogyakarta or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Yogyakarta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Yogyakarta, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Addis Ababa or Yogyakarta?
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and also the nation's largest when ranked by its population of over three million. There are also more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis Ababa, making the city a hub for international diplomacy concerning Africa. Other draws include its thriving marketplaces, spicy food, and rich coffee.
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta, also called Yogya, Jogja, and Jogjakarta, is Java's hub of culture and art, and is the top-visited destination on the island. While Jakarta is the most populated and industrially-developed city in Indonesia, Yogya has managed to progress without losing its cultural charm, as illustrated in its well-kept traditional Indonesian architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Ethiopia, The Best Adventure Tours to Ethiopia, The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Eco Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $67Yogyakarta $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $67, while the average daily cost in Yogyakarta is $57. 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 Addis Ababa and Yogyakarta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $43Yogyakarta $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $86Yogyakarta $72
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Yogyakarta
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Yogyakarta? 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: Addis Ababa Hotel Prices and Yogyakarta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $7.73Yogyakarta $1.32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:
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Short Taxi Ride$0.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yogyakarta
Also for Yogyakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From or To: Yogyakarta,Bromo,Ijen,Ketapang,Bali: $252
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport (JOG) to Kembanglimus: $171
- Private Transfer from Wanurejo to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $170
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport (JOG) to Pekuncen Pegandon: $170
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport (JOG) to South Rejowinangun: $170
- Private Transfer from Kembanglimus to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $170
- Jepara & One Way Private Transfer: $110
- Private Transfer from Maguwoharjo to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $94
- Private Transfer from Sendangadi to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $94
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport (JOG) to Maguwoharjo: $94
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport (JOG) to Sinduadi: $94
- Private Transfer from Parangtritis to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Yogyakarta?
Prices for flights to both Yogyakarta and Addis Ababa 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 dayAddis Ababa $17Yogyakarta $12
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:
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Slice of Cake$0.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa
For Addis Ababa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- City Tour, Food Tour, Shopping in Shiro Meda Market : $72
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $75
- Culinary Class and Food Tour in Addis Ababa : $82
- Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
- Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer: $124
- Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa: $168
- Food Tour in Addis Ababa: $205
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Morning Food Tour with Tasting: $22
- Morning Food Tour in Yogyakarta: $25
- 3-hour Cooking Class with Market Tour: $26
- Kotagede Night Food Tour: $27
- Ramayana Ballet Performance with Dinner: $29
- Yogyakarta Evening Walking and Food Tour: $30
- Yogyakarta : Guided City Walk and Food Tour: $32
- Prambanan temple afternoon tour and dinner: $34
- Night Walking and Food Tour: $37
- Indonesian Cooking Class in Yogyakarta: $38
- Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta: $40
- Yogyakarta Cooking Class and Market Tour : $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $7.98Yogyakarta $16
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Addis Ababa City Tours Full-Day Tours : $113
- “Addis Ababa City Tours”: $75
- 3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $85
- Addis Ababa - Half Day City Tour: $180
- Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour: $75
- Addis Ababa Bole Airport Culinary and Walking Tour : $89
- Addis Ababa City - Half Day Tour: $55
- Addis Ababa City Tour: $120
- Addis Ababa City Tours Full Day With Hotel Pickup And Drop Off: $79
- Addis Ababa City Tours With Cocking Class Of Ethiopian Food & Shopping : $81
- Addis Ababa City tour: $72
Tours and Activities in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Yogyakarta Jomblang Cave Day Tour (PRIVATE TOUR): $88
- 1 Day Yogyakarta tour ( Borobudur temple, Merapi Lava Tour, Prambanan Temple): $76
- 1 day Yogyakarta Tour Jomblang cave and Pindul Cave tubing: $72
- 1 day tour borobudur temple,prambanan temple,plaosan temple: $72
- 1-Day Yogyakarta City Tour Prangtritis Beach - PRIVATE Tour with GUIDE: $139
- 1-Day Yogyakarta Javanese Culture - PRIVATE TOUR with GUIDE: $198
- 1-Day Yogyakarta Merapi Borobudur - PRIVATE Tour with GUIDE: $183
- 1-Day Yogyakarta Merapi Pengger Heha - PRIVATE Tour with GUIDE: $139
- 1-Day Yogyakarta Prambanan Breksi Ijo Temple - PRIVATE Tour with Guide: $183
- 1-Day Yogyakarta Prambanan and City Tour - PRIVATE Tour with GUIDE: $188
- 1-Day Yogyakarta Timang Pengger - PRIVATE Tour with GUIDE: $183
- 12 hours city tour sultan palace & free Destination: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $6.59Yogyakarta $4.89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Yogyakarta, we can see that Addis Ababa is more expensive. And not only is Yogyakarta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Addis Ababa is in Africa and Yogyakarta 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 Yogyakarta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yogyakarta 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 Addis Ababa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Addis Ababa than you might in Yogyakarta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Addis Ababa Expensive? and Is Yogyakarta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Yogyakarta?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Yogyakarta. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Yogyakarta, 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.