Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Jakarta?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jakarta or Hamburg?
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 Hamburg. 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 Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJakarta $65Hamburg $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Jakarta is $65, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $125. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJakarta $33Hamburg $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJakarta $66Hamburg $116
Compare Hotels in Jakarta and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Jakarta or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jakarta $21Hamburg $31
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jakarta
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jakarta are as follows:
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Taxi to Station$1.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jakarta
Also for Jakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Jakarta Soekarno - Hatta ( Private Transfer ): $22
- Airport Jakarta, Private Transfer: $26
- Airport Private Transfer Jakarta, Best Price: $19
- Airport Transfer Jakarta ( Private Car ): $30
- BEST PRICE Private Airport Transfer per CAR with Tax & Insurance (Oneway): $30
- Best Airport Private Transfer Jakarta To All Destination in Bogor: $35
- CGK - Private Airport Transfer Service: $20
- Easy & Simple Transfer Airport Jakarta: $17
- Jakarta Airport (CGK) to Bandung/Lembang Arrival Transfer: $64
- Jakarta Airport CGK to Bandung or Lembang Round Trip Transfer: $127
- Jakarta Airport Private Transfer To Bandung ( Private Service ): $90
- Jakarta Airport Transfer Service: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg Airport(HAM): Transfer to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $649
- Fredericia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Hamburg city: $589
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Transfer to Fredericia Cruise Port: $589
- Private One-Way Transfer to or from Kiel Port: $425
- Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Wolfsburg; English Speaking Driver: $289
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hannover with 2h of Sightseeing: $272
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $263
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $237
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $236
- Round Trip Transfer Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by van: $210
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $178
- Private Transfer From Hamburg City to Berlin City: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Jakarta or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $17Hamburg $37
Typical Food Prices in Jakarta
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jakarta:
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Dinner$2.76
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Dinner$0.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jakarta
For Jakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fun Food Tour Jakarta: $30
- Mangga Besar Food Tour: $49
- Cikini Heritage Food Tour: $49
- Jakarta Night Life Tour with highlight and food tour: $55
- Jakarta Night Tour: Guided Sightseeing & Street food tour: $57
- Kota Tua Food Tour: $64
- Melawai Night Street Food Tour: $67
- Private Jakarta Guided City Tour with Batavia Café and Dinner: $80
- 10-Tasting Private Food Tour with a Local Host: $98
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$16
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.36
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Donner Kebab and Coke$6.43
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$16
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.29
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$6.43
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$3.75
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Coffee and Donut$4.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $48
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $484
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jakarta $13Hamburg $42
Tours and Activities in Jakarta
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jakarta.
- Jakarta City Center: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Jakarta Walkingtour : Explore Jakarta as the locals do: $20
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $33
- Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Jakarta: $34
- Like a Local Customized Guided Tour: $35
- Experience Jakarta Street Food Scene with MRT Transportation: $37
- Half-Day Highlights Tour: $39
- Highlight Noon Batavia Tour By Walk : $40
- Experience Jakarta Street Food Scene with MRT Transportation: $42
- 3 Hours Jakarta City Tour (Jakarta's Iconic Places): $45
- Highlights of Jakarta City: Half-Day Tour: $45
- Best Jakarta Tours, your best friend in travelling.: $48
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$3.75
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hamburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $287
- Safari tour in St Pauli: $33
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $70
- "Hafengeburtstag Hamburg" 2024. Cruise&Sail from/to Wedel: $182
- "Highlights of Hamburg" Biketour: $39
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $19
- 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $20
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $34
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $71
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $76
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJakarta $4.27Hamburg $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $517
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jakarta and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg is in Europe, 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jakarta or Hamburg?
Jakarta has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Hamburg. When comparing the sizes of Jakarta and Hamburg, 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.