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.
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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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Indonesia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia.
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Beirut Prices
Lebanon PricesJakarta Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.78Jakarta $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.78, while the average daily cost in Jakarta is $69. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Jakarta $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Jakarta $60
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Jakarta $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $200
- Paragliding in Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $192
- Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport Luxury Car Transfer: $70
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $49
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $25
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Departure Transfer | Beirut Hotel to Airport: $10
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jakarta
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jakarta are as follows:
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Taxi to Station$0.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jakarta
Also for Jakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Soekarno Hatta Int. Airport To Bogor city ( Private Transfer ): $30
- Private Transfer from West Jakarta to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $34
- Private Transfer from Tebet to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $34
- Private Transfer from Tebet to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $34
- Private Transfer from Tanah Abang to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $34
- Private Transfer from Tanah Abang to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $34
- Private Transfer from Taman Sari to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $34
- Private Transfer from Sunter to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $34
- Private Transfer from Sukarasa Tangerang to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $73
- Private Transfer from Sukarasa Tangerang to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $38
- Private Transfer from South Jakarta to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $34
- Private Transfer from South Jakarta to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $41
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
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Food Meals for one dayBeirut $1.23Jakarta $26
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: $35
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $85
- Beirut Street Food Tour | 4 Neighbourhoods · All Inclusive: $150
Typical Food Prices in Jakarta
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jakarta:
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Dinner$2.48
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Dinner$0.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jakarta
For Jakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jakarta Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $31
- Glodok Stories Jakarta Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $31
- Mangga Besar Food Tour: $49
- Jakarta Night Tour with Dinner at Café or Food street: $50
- Kota Tua Food Tour: $64
- Melawai Night Street Food Tour: $67
- Cultural Food Tour and Cooking Class at House of Tuggu: $69
- Halfday Batavia by Night with dinner at Cafe Batavia & souvenir: $120
- Jakarta Private Cooking Class and Experience Tour: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Jakarta $12
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $264
- 3 days tour package : Jeita grotto-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut tour: $295
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $195
- ATV (2 Seat) Half Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $120
- Anjar baalback & Ksara tour: $130
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Semi-Private Tour | Max 10 · Lunch Incl: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $55
- BEYOND CHOUF mountains - Hidden Gems Mountains Day Tour: $250
- Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
- Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara Small Group Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $55
- Baalbek, Jeita Grotto & Byblos Private Tour | From Beirut: $150
Tours and Activities in Jakarta
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jakarta.
- 1 Day Jakarta Historical Tour: $75
- 1 Day Motorcycle Adventure Tour West Java: $210
- 1 Day Motorcycle Tour To Citorek Banten West Of Java: $184
- 3 Hours Jakarta City Tour (Jakarta's Iconic Places): $45
- 7 Hours Indonesia Cultural & Heritage Park Tour: $110
- 8 Hours Jakarta Private City Tour - (All Tourist Attractions): $109
- Afternoon city tour Jakarta: $82
- Authentic Full Day Colonial Jakarta Heritage Trail Tour: $75
- Baduy Tribal Tracker and Village in Private Tour Full Day & Lunch: $130
- Batik Course & City Tour Jakarta: $60
- Bogor City Full-Day Private Tour from Jakarta with Pick Up: $160
- Bogor City Tour Nature waterfall with Local Food ( Start From Jakarta ): $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Jakarta $3.84
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 Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun Day Trip: $75
- Private Baalbek Temples & Ksara Wine Tour | From Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Wine Tour | Saint Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara · Beirut: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun from Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | 3 Wineries from Beirut: $100
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Beirut: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut: $100
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
- Private Cedar Hike & Bekaa Wine Tour | Kefraya & Ksara: $150
- Discover Wine Tasting Lebanese Tour Experience: $170
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.
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.