Which place is cheaper, Jakarta or Fethiye?
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 Fethiye or Jakarta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Jakarta? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Fethiye or Jakarta?
Fethiye
Fethiye is a tourist town in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast. It has a beautiful marina and plenty of activities during the day or night. Fethiye's size, location, and easy access to transportation make it a great central starting point to explore the area. It's also a popular place to pick up the "Blue Cruise," a popular boat tour along the Mediterranean coast.
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 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Indonesia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFethiye $92Jakarta $68
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $92, while the average daily cost in Jakarta is $68. 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 Fethiye and Jakarta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $33Jakarta $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $66Jakarta $60
Compare Hotels in Fethiye and Jakarta
Looking for a hotel in Fethiye 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.
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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: Fethiye Hotel Prices and Jakarta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $23Jakarta $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $288
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $180
- Private Outdoor Photo Shoot with Hotel Transfer: $141
- From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $125
- Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $125
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $124
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $123
- Fethiye Scuba Diving with Transfer, 2 Dives and Lunch: $105
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $94
- Fethiye Butterfly Valley Boat tour with Lunch and Transfer: $93
- Fethiye River Rafting with Breakfast, Lunch, Transfer and Guide: $90
- Fethiye Scuba Diving with Lunch, Transfer and Equipments: $90
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jakarta
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jakarta are as follows:
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Taxi to Station$0.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jakarta
Also for Jakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Ujung Genteng Sukabumi: $241
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Ujung Genteng Sukabumi: $227
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Sukarasa Kuningan Regency: $193
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Sukaresmi Pandeglang Regency: $181
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Sukaresmi Garut Regency: $181
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi Pandeglang Regency to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $181
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Sukaresmi Bandung: $173
- Jakarta Airport CGK to Bandung or Lembang Round Trip Transfer: $141
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Sukarasa Bandung: $126
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Sukatani Purwakarta Regency: $126
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Karawang: $118
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Sukaresmi Cianjur Regency: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Fethiye or Jakarta?
Prices for flights to both Jakarta and Fethiye 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 dayFethiye $41Jakarta $26
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.15
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Soda$0.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fresh Garden Home Cooking with a Local Chef in Fethiye: $73
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94
Typical Food Prices in Jakarta
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jakarta:
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Dinner$2.45
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Dinner$0.67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jakarta
For Jakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mangga Besar Food Tour: $49
- Jakarta Night Tour with Dinner at Café or Food street: $50
- Kota Tua Food Tour: $64
- Melawai Night Street Food Tour: $67
- Halfday Batavia by Night with dinner at Cafe Batavia & souvenir: $120
- Jakarta Private Cooking Class and Experience Tour: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fethiye $26Jakarta $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Paragliding$5.05
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.12
Tours and Activities in Fethiye
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.
- Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour Max 30 People (No Loud Music): $61
- Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $89
- Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $235
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $33
- ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE Tour: Kaş, Kalkan & Kaputaş from Fethiye: $89
- Babadağ Cable Car Ticket with Pickup and Paragliding Options: $89
- Bannana, Flyfish or Ringo Joy Ride Adventure at Ölüdeniz Beach: $40
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $199
- Boutique Dalyan Tour: Mud Bath, Rock Tombs & Turtle Beach: $75
- Butterfly Valley Boat Trip & 6 Bays Cruise from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz: $53
- Cruise The Blues in the 12 Islands Fethiye: $53
Tours and Activities in Jakarta
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jakarta.
- 1 Day Motorcycle Adventure Tour West Java: $205
- 1 Day Motorcycle Tour To Citorek Banten West Of Java: $217
- 3 Hours Jakarta City Tour (Jakarta's Iconic Places): $45
- 7 Hours Indonesia Cultural & Heritage Park Tour: $110
- Afternoon Guided Chinatown Tour in Jakarta: $53
- Baduy Tribal Tracker and Village in Private Tour Full Day & Lunch: $130
- Batik Course & City Tour Jakarta: $60
- Botanical Garden And Miniature Park Of Indonesia Tour: $100
- City Tour Jakarta: $75
- City Tour Jakarta with Private Guide: $80
- Customized Private Tour Jakarta With Lunch: $80
- Experience Jakarta Street Food Scene with MRT Transportation: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFethiye $12Jakarta $3.80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fethiye and Jakarta, we can see that Fethiye is more expensive. And not only is Jakarta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fethiye is in Europe and Jakarta 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 Jakarta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jakarta 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 Fethiye would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fethiye than you might in Jakarta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fethiye Expensive? and Is Jakarta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Jakarta?
Jakarta has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye and Jakarta, 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.