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

Should you visit Deqin 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 Deqin 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: Deqin or Jakarta?

Deqin

Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.

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 The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Indonesia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia.


Which place is cheaper, Jakarta or Deqin?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Jakarta is $67. 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 Deqin and Jakarta in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Deqin $36
    Jakarta $34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Deqin $72
    Jakarta $68
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Jakarta

Looking for a hotel in Deqin 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 Deqin


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: Jakarta Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Deqin $19
    Jakarta $21

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jakarta

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


  • Taxi to Station
    $1.13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jakarta

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

  • Airport Jakarta Soekarno - Hatta ( Private Transfer ): $22
  • Airport Jakarta, Private Transfer: $26
  • Airport Private Transfer Jakarta, Best Price: $19
  • Airport Transfer Jakarta ( Private Car ): $30
  • Airport Transfer Jakarta - Bogor: $27
  • BEST PRICE Private Airport Transfer per CAR with Tax & Insurance (Oneway): $30
  • CGK - Private Airport Transfer Service: $20
  • Easy & Simple Transfer Airport Jakarta: $17
  • HLP Airport: One-Way Transfer to Jakarta City Center: $30
  • Jakarta Airport CGK to Bandung or Lembang Round Trip Transfer: $130
  • Jakarta Airport Private Transfer To Bandung ( Private Service ): $90
  • Jakarta Airport Transfer for Small/Big Group: $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Jakarta?

Prices for flights to both Jakarta and Deqin 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
    Deqin $16
    Jakarta $17

Typical Food Prices in Jakarta

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


  • Dinner
    $2.84
  • Dinner
    $0.77

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
  • Jakarta Night Tour with Dinner at Café or Food street: $55
  • Jakarta Night Life Tour with highlight and food tour: $56
  • Kota Tua Food Tour: $64
  • Melawai Night Street Food Tour: $67
  • 10-Tasting Private Food Tour with a Local Host: $100
  • Halfday Batavia by Night with dinner at Cafe Batavia & souvenir: $120

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Deqin $13
    Jakarta $13

Tours and Activities in Jakarta

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

  • Jakarta City Center: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
  • Experience Chinatown + 1 + 1 + 1 MOON CAKE. + NO LUNCH.: $20
  • Jakarta Walkingtour : Explore Jakarta as the locals do: $20
  • A day casual walking tour in The City: $33
  • Private custom tour with a local guide: $34
  • Private Customizable Motorbike Tour: $34
  • Jakarta Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide : $35
  • Jakarta Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
  • Like a Local Customized Guided Tour: $35
  • Experience Jakarta Street Food Scene with MRT Transportation: $37
  • Highlight Noon Batavia Tour By Walk : $40
  • Experience Jakarta Street Food Scene with MRT Transportation: $43

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Deqin $11
    Jakarta $4.40


When comparing the travel costs between Deqin and Jakarta, we can see that Jakarta 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. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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