Which place is cheaper, Yogyakarta or Belgrade?
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 Belgrade or Yogyakarta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Yogyakarta can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Belgrade or Yogyakarta?
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
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 Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Eco Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $54Yogyakarta $63
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $54, while the average daily cost in Yogyakarta is $63. 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 Belgrade and Yogyakarta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $32Yogyakarta $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $64Yogyakarta $70
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Yogyakarta
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Yogyakarta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.89Yogyakarta $1.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- VAN Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $92
- Serbia：Private Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik: $293
- Serbia: Shared Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik（Chinese）: $225
- Serbia: From Belgrade Airport to Belgrade One-way Transfer: $52
- Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $182
- Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $59
- Private Transfer: Belgrade to Novi Sad and back: $165
- Private Transfer from Sremski Karlovci to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $156
- Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $189
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac: $254
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Smederevo: $206
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $189
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yogyakarta
Also for Yogyakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Airport Yogyakarta (JOG) to All City Destination: $7.00
- Yogyakarta Airport: Private Transfer To/ From The Hotels: $9.60
- YIA Airport Private Transfer: $12
- Indonesia: Yogyakarta Airport Transfer: $13
- From Roundtrip Transfer to Borobudur Temple: $15
- Hotel transfer from Yogyakarta Airport/Train Station: $19
- Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb-up & Transfers: $22
- Private Airport Transfer YIA: $22
- Prambanan Temple Sunset Tour with Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer Airport Jogyakarta ( Adisucipto ): $25
- Transfer in or out airport: $26
- Yogyakarta : Borobudur (Climb) Afternoon Guided and transfer: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Yogyakarta?
Prices for flights to both Yogyakarta and Belgrade 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 dayBelgrade $17Yogyakarta $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $80
- Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $82
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $112
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $181
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 Walk and Food Tour: $22
- Guided City Walk and Food Tour: $23
- Kotagede Night Food Tour: $27
- 3-hour Cooking Class with Market Tour: $27
- Ramayana Ballet Performance with Optional Dinner: $28
- Yogyakarta Historical Walking and Food Tour: $29
- Morning Food Tour in Yogyakarta: $29
- Yogyakarta Evening Walking and Food Tour: $30
- Prawirotaman Night Food Tour: $35
- Nighttime Walk and Food Tour: $36
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.75Yogyakarta $15
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $156
- 1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $170
- 2 hours / Sightseeing Boat cruise Drinks Included: $93
- 2000 years of walking tour across the Old City: $33
- 4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $205
- Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
- Avala Mountain Tour: $89
- Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $33
- Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $31
- Belgrade Amazon Kayak Adventure: $282
- Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $71
- Belgrade Bike tour: $51
Tours and Activities in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Chicken Church at Karangrejo Village Admission Ticket: $1.83
- Ratu Boko Temple Entrance Ticket: $2.38
- Java Puppets Museum Admission Ticket: $2.50
- Prambanan Temple Entrance Ticket: $2.97
- 2-Hour Crash Course City Intro on Walking Tour: $11
- YOGYAKARTA MOUNT MERAPI JEEP TOUR AND PRAMBANAN TEMPLE: $12
- Prambanan Temple Afternoon Tour: $12
- Night Walking Tour of Yogyakarta Cosmological Axis Landmark: $13
- Jomblang cave, Pindul cave & Oyo river tubing Tour: $13
- Yogayakarta : Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Tour: $15
- Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Tour with Lunch: $15
- Yogyakrta : Mount Merapi Tour with Jeep 4wd Adventure: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $22Yogyakarta $4.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Belgrade Chuggalong - Pub Crawl: $24
- Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $24
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $48
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $56
- The Original Belgrade Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer: $65
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $85
- Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $88
- Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $113
- Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $118
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $163
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $212
When comparing the travel costs between Belgrade and Yogyakarta, we can see that Yogyakarta is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Belgrade is in Europe and Yogyakarta is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Yogyakarta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Yogyakarta?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Yogyakarta. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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.