Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Jakarta?
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 Jakarta or Freeport?
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 Jakarta and Freeport. 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: Jakarta or Freeport?
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.
Freeport
When you picture the Bahamas you likely picture the beaches, resorts and playgrounds of Nassau. Just to the northwest of this tourist paradise is a tropical city founded on industry. Freeport began as mostly swampland and is now the second most populous city in the Bahamas.
This city is less of a tourist attraction - a place where you'll find the true Bahaman culture mixed in with some relaxing spots to help you unwind and get into your island vacation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Jakarta Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJakarta $68Freeport $290
The average daily cost (per person) in Jakarta is $68, while the average daily cost in Freeport is $290. 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 Jakarta and Freeport in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJakarta $30Freeport $141
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJakarta $60Freeport $282
Compare Hotels in Jakarta and Freeport
Looking for a hotel in Jakarta or Freeport? 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: Jakarta Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jakarta $18Freeport $59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jakarta
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jakarta are as follows:
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Taxi to Station$0.97
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: $243
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Ujung Genteng Sukabumi: $228
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi Pandeglang Regency to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $182
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Sukaresmi Garut Regency: $182
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Sukarasa Kuningan Regency: $182
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Sukaresmi Bandung: $174
- Jakarta Airport CGK to Bandung or Lembang Round Trip Transfer: $142
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Sukatani Purwakarta Regency: $127
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Benda Sukamulya: $118
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Karawang: $118
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Bandung Airport (BDO): $114
- Jakarta Airport Transfers : Jakarta City to Jakarta Airport CGK in Business Van: $111
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport
Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort: $253
- Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $181
- Private One way Airport Transfer in Freeport: $180
- Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $154
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $154
- Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer: $150
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $77
- Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $77
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $77
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $77
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Jakarta or Freeport?
Prices for flights to both Freeport and Jakarta 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 dayJakarta $26Freeport $110
Typical Food Prices in Jakarta
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jakarta:
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Dinner$2.44
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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
- Halfday Batavia by Night with dinner at Cafe Batavia & souvenir: $120
- Jakarta Private Cooking Class and Experience Tour: $120
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Around Town/Bahamian Cooking Experience: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jakarta $11Freeport $40
Tours and Activities in Jakarta
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jakarta.
- 1 Day Jakarta Historical Tour: $75
- 1 Day Motorcycle Tour To Citorek Banten West Of Java: $208
- Afternoon Guided Chinatown Tour in Jakarta: $53
- Authentic Full-Day Colonial Jakarta Heritage Trail Tour: $75
- Baduy Tribal Tracker and Village in Private Tour Full Day & Lunch: $130
- Bandung City Tour with High-Speed Rail (Whoosh) from Jakarta: $185
- Bogor City Full-Day Private Tour from Jakarta with Pick Up: $160
- Bogor City Tour Nature waterfall with Local Food ( Start From Jakarta ): $130
- City Tour Jakarta with Private Guide: $80
- From port Tanjung priok : Jakarta Private Tour With Lunch: $82
- Full Day Cultural Bogor Adventure in Waterfall and Rice field: $90
- Full Day Indonesia in Miniature Park Tour (TMII): $110
Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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10 Dive Package$299
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Freeport
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
- Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
- Clear Kayak Tour: $120
- Coopers Castle and Port Lucaya Marketplace Tour: $60
- East End Private Day Trip Experience Tour: $270
- Eleuthera Adventure: Swings, Pigs, and Reefs: $600
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $127
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $126
- Grand Bahama Culture, History & Local Flavors Tour: $280
- Junkanoo Adventure with Bahamian Cuisine Tasting: $850
- Grand Bahama Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks: $89
- Grand Bahama Foodie Tour: $120
- Jet Ski Tour Freeport for 2 Persons @CreativeEcoAdventures: $242
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJakarta $3.78Freeport $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Freeport
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Freeport:
- Brewery & Taste with Beach & Shop at Largest Market on Freeport 4-hrs: $85
- Grand Bahama Brewery and Distillery Tour: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jakarta and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Jakarta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jakarta is in Asia and Freeport is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Freeport would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Freeport 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 Jakarta Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jakarta or Freeport?
Jakarta has a larger population, and is about 320 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Jakarta and Freeport, 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.