A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Beirut vs. Jakarta for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Beirut or Jakarta?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Jakarta. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Beirut or Jakarta?

Beirut

Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.

Jakarta

As Indonesia's capital and largest city, Jakarta rests on the northwest coast of the island of Java. It is the country's economic, cultural, and political center with plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment.


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For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Indonesia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia.


Which place is cheaper, Jakarta or Beirut?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, while the average daily cost in Jakarta is $75. 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 Beirut and Jakarta in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Beirut $1.26
    Jakarta $33
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Beirut $2.52
    Jakarta $66
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Jakarta

Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Jakarta? 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.

Hotels in Beirut


Hotels in Jakarta


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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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Jakarta Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Beirut $0.44
    Jakarta $20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
  • Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $44
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
  • Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
  • Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
  • Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
  • Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jakarta

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jakarta are as follows:


  • Taxi to Station
    $1.07

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jakarta

Also for Jakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Jakarta HTL-APT (CGK): $21
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Jakarta APT-HTL (CGK): $21
  • Soekarno Hatta Int. Airport To Bogor city ( Private Transfer ): $35
  • Private: Car Transfer Soekarno Hatta To Jakarta: $12
  • Private Transfer from West Jakarta to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $31
  • Private Transfer from Tebet to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $30
  • Private Transfer from Tebet to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $30
  • Private Transfer from Tanah Abang to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $30
  • Private Transfer from Taman Sari to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $30
  • Private Transfer from Sunter to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $30
  • Private Transfer from Sumur Batu to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $30
  • Private Transfer from Sukarasa Tangerang to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $65

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Jakarta?

Prices for flights to both Jakarta and Beirut 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Beirut $1.23
    Jakarta $28

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut

For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
  • Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
  • Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
  • Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
  • Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142

Typical Food Prices in Jakarta

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jakarta:


  • Dinner
    $2.70
  • Dinner
    $0.74

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jakarta

For Jakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Fun Food Tour Jakarta: $30
  • Cikini Heritage Food Tour: $49
  • Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $51
  • Jakarta Night Life Tour with highlight and food tour: $54
  • Jakarta Night Tour with Dinner at Café or Food street: $55
  • 10-Tasting Private Food Tour with a Local Host: $96
  • Jakarta Private Cooking Class and Food : $120

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Beirut $0.26
    Jakarta $13

Tours and Activities in Beirut

For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 2-Day Tour of Jeitta Grotto, Harrisa Telefrique and Byblos City: $150
  • 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $250
  • 3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $250
  • ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
  • Anjar baalback & Ksara tour: $130
  • Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
  • Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $65
  • Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $33
  • Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $85
  • Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
  • Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
  • Beirut Walking Tour: $170

Tours and Activities in Jakarta

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jakarta.

  • 3 Days Ujung Kulon National Park Private Guided Tour: $1,847
  • 3 Hours Jakarta City Tour (Jakarta's Iconic Places): $45
  • 4 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour - (Most Tourist Attractions): $55
  • 7 Hours Indonesia Cultural & Heritage Park Tour: $110
  • A day casual walking tour in The City of Jakarta: $36
  • Afternoon Guided Chinatown Tour in Jakarta : $53
  • Baduy Tribal Tracker and Village in Private Tour Full Day & Lunch: $130
  • Bandung City Tour with High-Speed Rail (Whoosh) from Jakarta: $155
  • Bandung City Tour with High-Speed Rail (Whoosh) from Jakarta: $206
  • Bandung Tour : Volcano, Coffee Fields, Hot Springs Water: $118
  • Best Jakarta Private Tour with local Guide: $81
  • Best Jakarta Tours, your best friend in travelling.: $52

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Beirut $0.23
    Jakarta $4.17

Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut

Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
  • Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
  • Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
  • Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
  • Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Jakarta, we can see that Jakarta is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East and Jakarta 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Jakarta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jakarta than you might in Beirut.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Jakarta Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Beirut or Jakarta?

Jakarta has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Beirut. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Jakarta, 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.