Should you visit Beirut or Yogyakarta?
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 Yogyakarta. 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 Yogyakarta?
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.
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 Adventure Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Eco Tours in Indonesia.
Which place is cheaper, Yogyakarta 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 $2.78, while the average daily cost in Yogyakarta is $60. 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 Yogyakarta in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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
Yogyakarta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
-
Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut:
$48
-
Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport:
$10
-
Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport:
$18
-
Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport:
$10
-
Private Departure Transfer | Beirut Hotel to Airport:
$10
-
Private Arrival Transfer: From Airport to your hotel in Beirut:
$10
-
Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel:
$18
-
Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel:
$10
-
Private Airport Arrival Pick Up & Transfer to your Beirut Hotel:
$10
-
Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY):
$10
-
Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel:
$25
-
BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer:
$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yogyakarta
Also for Yogyakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
-
YIA Airport Private Transfer:
$12
-
YIA Airport Private Transfer:
$28
-
Transfer Option for Borobudur, Dieng, Bromo & Ijen:
$11
-
Private Layover Tour with Airport Transfers:
$94
-
Private Airport Transfer YIA:
$22
-
Kulon Progo Waterfall Tour with Transfers:
$37
-
Borobudur ClimbUP Afternoon Guided and transfer:
$26
-
Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb-up & Transfers:
$25
-
Airport Transfer with Allowance of Delay & Bags:
$30
-
ATV Riding Adventure with Hotel Transfer:
$62
-
5-Beach Full-Day Tour with Transfers & Entry Fee:
$43
-
3-Hour Bike Tour Through Villages with Transfers:
$38
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Yogyakarta?
Prices for flights to both Yogyakarta 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
Yogyakarta $18
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
-
Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family:
$86
-
Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut:
$100
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
-
Ramayana Show with Transfer, Entry Fee & Dinner:
$13
-
Night Walking & Street Food Tour:
$21
-
Morning Food Tour in Yogyakarta:
$22
-
Guided City Walk and Food Tour:
$23
-
Morning Walk and Food Tour:
$23
-
Kotagede Night Food Tour:
$27
-
Ramayana Ballet Performance with Optional Dinner:
$28
-
Yogyakarta Evening Walking and Food Tour:
$30
-
Nighttime Walk and Food Tour:
$32
-
Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta:
$33
-
Cooking Class with Market Visit and Hotel Pickup:
$33
-
Prawirotaman Night Food Tour:
$35
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
-
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
-
ATV Adventure Half Day Guided Tour:
$120
-
Afternoon Tour | Beiteddine Palace & Deir el Qamar | Small Group:
$75
-
Anjar baalback & Ksara tour:
$130
-
Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included:
$55
-
Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Budget Small-Group Tour Beirut:
$45
-
Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut:
$45
-
BEYOND CHOUF mountains - Hidden Gems Mountains Day Tour:
$250
-
Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara Small Group Tour with Lunch from Beirut:
$55
-
Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour):
$35
Tours and Activities in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
-
"Java's Cultural Heritage: Borobudur and Prambanan Tour":
$16
-
1 day tour Borobudur and Prambanan Temples:
$40
-
1 day tour borobudur temple,prambanan temple,plaosan temple:
$40
-
1-Day Yogyakarta Merapi Borobudur - PRIVATE Tour with GUIDE:
$183
-
1-Day Yogyakarta Merapi Pengger Heha - PRIVATE Tour with GUIDE:
$140
-
1-Day Yogyakarta Prambanan Breksi Ijo Temple - PRIVATE Tour with Guide:
$184
-
1-Day Yogyakarta Timang Pengger - PRIVATE Tour with GUIDE:
$184
-
2 Days Tour to Mount Merbabu from Yogyakarta:
$280
-
2 days Yogyakarta tour (Borobudur, Prambanan, Jomblang cave, Timang beach):
$152
-
2-Day Borobudur Tour with Merbabu Camping and Hiking:
$332
-
2-Hour City Introduction on Walking Tour:
$18
-
3 Days 2 Nights A Tour of Culture and Nature:
$115
Alcohol
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 Bekaa Wine Tour | Saint Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara · Beirut:
$100
-
Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | 3 Wineries from Beirut:
$100
-
Private Bekaa Wine Tour | 3 Wineries · St Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara:
$100
-
Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Beirut:
$100
-
Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut:
$100
-
Private Cedar Hike & Bekaa Wine Tour | Kefraya & Ksara:
$150
-
Discover Wine Tasting Lebanese Tour Experience:
$170
-
Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut:
$178
-
Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut:
$224
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Yogyakarta, we can see that Yogyakarta 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 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 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 Yogyakarta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yogyakarta 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 Yogyakarta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Yogyakarta?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Yogyakarta. When comparing the sizes of Beirut 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.
Related Articles for Yogyakarta