Which place is cheaper, Surabaya or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Surabaya?
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 Surabaya. 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 Surabaya?
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.
Surabaya
Surabaya, also known as the "city of heroes," is the capital of East Java and the second largest city in Indonesia, following Jakarta. While it doesn't highlight as many typical tourist monuments as other cities, Surabaya serves as a takeoff point or a landing base for travelers visiting Mount Bromo and Bali.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Surabaya $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Surabaya is $66. 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 Surabaya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Surabaya $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Surabaya $78
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Surabaya
Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Surabaya? 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: Surabaya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Surabaya $2.88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Surabaya
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Surabaya:
- From Juanda International Airport: Transfer to Surabaya: $30
- From Private Transfer To or From Mount Bromo: $34
- One Way Private Transfer: Juanda International Airport Transfer to/from Surabaya: $34
- Private Airport Transfer Surabaya: $21
- Private Transfer International Jendaral Ahmad (SRG) to City Semarang: $13
- Private Transfer International Jendaral Ahmad (SRG) to City centre Seamarang: $13
- Private Transfer from Aloha to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $32
- Private Transfer from Bangkalan to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $138
- Private Transfer from Batu to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $172
- Private Transfer from Berbek Industri to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $32
- Private Transfer from Bungurasih to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $32
- Private Transfer from Delta sari to Surabaya Airport (SUB): $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Surabaya?
Prices for flights to both Surabaya 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
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Food Meals for one dayDeqin $16Surabaya $23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Surabaya $4.94
Tours and Activities in Surabaya
Here are a few actual costs in Surabaya for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Borobudur & Prambanan tour: $48
- From Malang: Shared Bromo Sunrise Tour with Breakfast: $50
- Bromo One Day Sharing Tour (Start MALANG): $52
- Mount Bromo Sunrise Experience from Surabaya & Malang: $57
- surabaya port : city tour surabaya, pick up drop off at port: $60
- Half-Day Private Majapahit Historical Tour from Surabaya: $69
- Guided Tour from Probolinggo to Mount Bromo: $69
- Private Day Tour Surabaya Historiculture : $70
- Mount Bromo English Speaking Guide Shared Tour from Surabaya: $72
- Surabaya Historiculture Private Day Tour: $73
- Bromo Sunrise Tour: $76
- Private Tour To Safari Park & Waterfall (From Surabaya/Malang): $76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Surabaya -
When comparing the travel costs between Deqin and Surabaya, we can see that Surabaya 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 Surabaya Expensive?.
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.