Which place is cheaper, Yogyakarta or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin 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 Deqin 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: Deqin or Yogyakarta?
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.
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 Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Eco Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Yogyakarta $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, 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 Deqin and Yogyakarta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Yogyakarta $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Yogyakarta $76
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Yogyakarta
Looking for a hotel in Deqin 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: Yogyakarta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Yogyakarta $1.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yogyakarta
Also for Yogyakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Borobudur Sunrise, Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Day Tour with Guide & Transfer: $85
- Borobudur Village Cycling and Temple Tour with Transfer: $50
- Canoeing Experience in Yogyakarta with Hotel Transfer: $52
- From Roundtrip Transfer to Borobudur Temple: $15
- From Tour to Borobudor climb up drop & transfer: $20
- Hotel transfer from Yogyakarta Airport/Train Station: $20
- Jepara & One Way Private Transfer: $110
- Prambanan Cycling and Temple Tour with Transfer: $50
- Private Transfer From or To: Yogyakarta,Bromo,Ijen,Ketapang,Bali: $262
- Private Transfer From/To Yogyakarta Airport: $29
- Private Transfer from Borobudur Temple to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $96
- Private Transfer from Borobudur to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Yogyakarta?
Prices for flights to both Yogyakarta 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 $16Yogyakarta $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Morning Food Tour with Tasting: $23
- Kotagede Night Food Tour: $27
- Ramayana Ballet Performance with Dinner: $30
- Yogyakarta Evening Walking and Food Tour: $30
- Yogyakarta Historical Walking and Food Tour: $31
- 3-hour Cooking Class with Market Tour: $32
- Guided City Walk and Food Tour: $33
- Prawirotaman Night Food Tour: $35
- Nighttime Walk and Food Tour: $38
- Indonesian Cooking Class in Yogyakarta: $40
- Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta: $40
- Yogyakarta Cooking Class and Market Tour : $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Yogyakarta $17
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: $1.58
- Chicken Church at Karangrejo Village Admission Ticket: $1.99
- Yogyakarta : Traditional Dances Show Tickets: $11
- Thrilling Haunted House Attraction Tickets: $11
- Yogyakarta : Yogyakarta Palace Tour with Multilingual Guide: $14
- Laid Back Tour of Yogyakarta: $15
- Jomblang Cave & Pindul Cave Guided Tour: $16
- Borobudur, Mendut, Pawon & Prambanan Temple Tour.: $17
- Yogyakarta : Jomblang cave & pindul cave sharing tour: $17
- Colonial Heritage Walking Tour: Tugu Jogja to Kilometer Zero: $17
- Jomblang & Pindul Cave Guided Adventure: $18
- Prambanan Temple Afternoon Tour: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Yogyakarta $5.14
When comparing the travel costs between Deqin and Yogyakarta, we can see that Deqin 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 Yogyakarta 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.