Which place is cheaper, Yogyakarta or Delhi?
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 Delhi or Yogyakarta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi 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: Delhi or Yogyakarta?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Eco Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $49Yogyakarta $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $49, 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 Delhi and Yogyakarta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21Yogyakarta $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42Yogyakarta $66
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Yogyakarta
Looking for a hotel in Delhi 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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Yogyakarta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.30Yogyakarta $1.20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.11
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Taxi to Airport$1.69
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Subway$0.34
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Uber Cab$0.84
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.58
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Auto-rickshaw$1.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $104
- Visit to Rail Museum or Dolls Museum with India Gate (private hotel transfers): $54
- VIP Arrival Meet & Assist service at Delhi Airport (opt transfer): $81
- Transfer from Delhi airport to hotel: $50
- Transfer from Delhi Airport to Agra Hotel: $80
- Transfer Delhi to Agra by AC car with Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Visit: $80
- Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi by Car with Transfers: $189
- Round trip Airport to Hotel to Airport transfers: $34
- Round Trip Delhi Airport Transfers – Arrival & Departure Both: $59
- Private transfer from Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Delhi Hotels: $57
- Private Transfers from Delhi to Major Cities – Flexible Options: $50
- Private Transfers from Delhi to Major Cities – Flexible Options: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yogyakarta
Also for Yogyakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Roundtrip Transfer to Borobudur Temple: $15
- From/To Yogyakarta Airport Private Transfer: $36
- Indonesia: Yogyakarta Airport Transfer: $14
- Jepara & One Way Private Transfer: $110
- Jomblang Cave Tour from Yogyakarta with Hotel Transfer: $60
- Private Transfer Airport Jogyakarta ( Adisucipto ): $25
- Private Transfer Airport Yogyakarta (JOG) to All City Destination: $7.00
- Private Transfer from Banguntapan to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $71
- Private Transfer from Borobudur to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $77
- Private Transfer from Catur Tunggal to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $33
- Private Transfer from Cokrodiningratan to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $35
- Private Transfer from Condong Catur to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Yogyakarta?
Prices for flights to both Yogyakarta and Delhi 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 dayDelhi $18Yogyakarta $18
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.09
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Private Old Delhi Street Food Tour: 11 Tastings & Rickshaw Ride: $8.64
- Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $14
- Delhi Guided Half Day Food Tour in Famous Markets: $19
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $22
- Delhi Private Cooking Class: $25
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $26
- Food Tour in Delhi: $27
- Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi: $27
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Half Day Old Delhi Heritage Walking Street Food Tour: $30
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk: $30
- IWT eating/walking tour&certified cooking workshop: $31
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: $21
- 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
- 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
- Yogyakarta Cooking Class and Market Tour: $35
- 3-hour Cooking Class with Market Tour: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $17Yogyakarta $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.16
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Old & New Delhi Discovery: Private Full-Day Guided Tour”: $59
- "Taj Mahal" Tour from Delhi by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $95
- (Time saver) 2-day Golden Triangle Tour all inclusive: $60
- 02 Days Amritsar and Golden Temple Tour by Train from Delhi: $264
- 02 Days Jaipur Tour By Car From Delhi: $140
- 02 nights 03 Days Private Jaipur tour from Delhi: $280
- 03 Days Private Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Delhi: $230
- 03-Days private luxury Golden Triangle Tour Delhi, Agra, Jaipur: $157
- 04 Days Golden Triangle Tour of India: $199
- 06 Hours Old and New Delhi Private City Tour: $14
- 1 Day Delhi City Tour & 1 Day Agra Taj Mahal Private Combo Tour: $76
- 1 Day Delhi Sightseeing Tour by Car Explore Iconic Landmarks: $81
Tours and Activities in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Obelix Hills Entry Ticket: $2.18
- Chicken Church at Karangrejo Village Admission Ticket: $3.12
- YOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR,SULTAN PALACE,WATER CASTLE AND CRAFTS.: $6.23
- Tour Option for Yogyakarta Airport, Borobudur, Dieng, Bromo, Ijen: $11
- Prambanan Temple Afternoon Tour: $12
- Half Day Keraton and Taman Sari Tour: $13
- Indonesia: Borobudur Temple Entrance Ticket: $14
- Prambanan Temple: Half-Day Guided Tour From Yogyakarta: $14
- Jomblang Cave & Pindul Cave Adventur Tour: $15
- Borobudur(Guarantee Climb up) Shared Guide Tour: $15
- Yogyakarta Merapi Volcano Jeep Adventure with English/France/Italia guide: $15
- Yogayakarta : Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.63Yogyakarta $4.45
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Yogyakarta, we can see that Yogyakarta is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Yogyakarta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Yogyakarta?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Yogyakarta. When comparing the sizes of Delhi 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.
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