Which place is cheaper, Yogyakarta or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Doha 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 Doha 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: Doha or Yogyakarta?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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 Adventure Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Eco Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $200Yogyakarta $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, while the average daily cost in Yogyakarta is $58. 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 Doha and Yogyakarta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Yogyakarta $37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Yogyakarta $74
Compare Hotels in Doha and Yogyakarta
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Yogyakarta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Yogyakarta $1.33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - West bay: $20
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Doha city: $14
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay : $20
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay: $20
- Shared Departure Transfer from Doha: $14
- Shared Departure Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Shared Arrival Transfer - Doha City: $14
- Qatar: Private Airport Transfer From or To Doha Airport!: $59
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): Transfer to Doha city: $175
- Private transfer: Doha to Doha Airport (DOH): $69
- Private transfer: Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha: $69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yogyakarta
Also for Yogyakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Borobudur 5-Hour Guided Tour with Climb-up Access & Transfer: $29
- Borobudur Sunrise, Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Day Tour with Guide & Transfer: $85
- Borobudur Village Cycling and Temple Tour with Transfer: $48
- Canoeing Experience in Yogyakarta with Hotel Transfer: $50
- Jepara & One Way Private Transfer: $110
- Prambanan Cycling and Temple Tour with Transfer: $48
- Private Transfer Airport Yogyakarta (JOG) to All City Destination: $11
- Private Transfer From or To Yogyakarta Airport: $24
- Private Transfer From/To Yogyakarta Airport: $26
- Private Transfer from Banguntapan to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $68
- Private Transfer from Banyuraden to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $93
- Private Transfer from Borobudur Temple to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $92
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Yogyakarta?
Prices for flights to both Yogyakarta and Doha 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 dayDoha $61Yogyakarta $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- BBQ Dinner in the desert resort; Dune bashing & camel ride: $165
- Doha Private Full Day Desert Safari Lunch | Dinner Included: $190
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $197
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
- Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
- Full Day Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner: $234
- From Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: $240
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $299
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: $22
- Yogyakarta : Guided City Walk and Food Tour: $32
- Prambanan temple afternoon tour and dinner: $34
- Prawirotaman Night Food Tour: $35
- Night Walking and Food Tour: $37
- Ramayana Ballet Performance with Dinner: $38
- Yogyakarta Cooking Class and Market Tour : $40
- Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta: $40
- Javanese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $56
- Yogyakarta Day Food Tour: $58
- Yogyakarta Cooking Class: $71
- Nusantara Cooking Course and Lokal Market Tour: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Yogyakarta $16
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Transit/Layover Tours from Doha Airport – Explore Doha City : $105
- (Private Combo Tour) Sheikh Faisal Museum And Camel Race Track : $130
- (Private) Quickie to the Desert Safari Experience - Inland Sea Visit: $100
- 1 Hour Camel Ride Experience in Sealine Beach: $172
- 3-Hour Kayaking Eco Adventure - Mangrove Purple Island : $70
- 4 Hours Purple Island Mangroves Kayaking Adventure in Qatar: $130
- 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour: $74
- 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $72
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Msheireb Museums: $100
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Msheireb Museums and city tour: $75
- 8-Hour Private Cultural Tour: $288
- Al Safliya Island Photo Tour: $25
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: $1.52
- Chicken Church at Karangrejo Village Admission Ticket: $1.89
- 6 hours Borobudur temple climb up tour only.: $19
- Jomblang cave Tour only.: $19
- Prambanan Afternoon Tour Discover Magic sunset: $19
- Yogyakarta : Jomblang Cave tour with local Guide: $20
- Walking Tour of Yogyakarta's Oldest Neighbourhood: $21
- Yogyakarta City Tour: $21
- Authentic Yogya Bicycle Tour: $22
- Jomblang Cave Tour: $22
- Guided Tour to Borobudur with Full Access: $23
- Borobudur and Prambanan Temple Tour: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Yogyakarta $4.93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Yogyakarta, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Yogyakarta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Yogyakarta is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Yogyakarta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yogyakarta 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Yogyakarta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Yogyakarta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Yogyakarta?
Yogyakarta has a larger population, and is about 85% larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.