Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
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 Roatan. 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 Roatan?
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.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Jakarta Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJakarta $68Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Jakarta is $68, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJakarta $29Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJakarta $58Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Jakarta and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Jakarta or Roatan? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jakarta $18Roatan $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jakarta
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jakarta are as follows:
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Taxi to Station$0.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jakarta
Also for Jakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- All-inclusive Private Jakarta Airport Transfer: $15
- Airport Jakarta Soekarno Hatta Private Transfer: $18
- CGK - Private Airport Transfer Service: $20
- Jakarta Airport Transfer Service: $20
- Private Hotel Transfer Service to Airport Jakarta: $22
- Jakarta Airport Transfer for Small/Big Group: $28
- Private Airport Transfer: Jakarta Airport (CGK) → Hotel: $30
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Pakulonan Barat: $32
- Private Transfer from Taman Sari to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $33
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Cengkareng: $33
- Private Transfer from Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP) to Ancol: $33
- Private Transfer from Tebet to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Parasailing, Beach Break, Chocolate Factory with Transfer: $150
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- Extreme Zipline, City Tour, Chocolate, Rum Factory, Beach Break, Transfer: $105
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $80
- Roatan Private Catamaran Shipwreck, Blue Channel and Starfish with Transfer: $79
- Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $75
- Roatan West Bay Beach Break with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Catch a ride to West End & back to Port, Hotel or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $60
- Mayan Eden Eco Park, Chocolate Factory & Transfer: $59
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Airport, Hotel or Cruise Port, Ferry Roatan Private Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Jakarta or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 $26Roatan $15
Typical Food Prices in Jakarta
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jakarta:
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Dinner$2.42
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Dinner$0.66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jakarta
For Jakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jakarta Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Jakarta Night Walking and Food Tour: $40
- Jakarta Night Tour with Dinner at Café or Food street: $50
- Cultural Food Tour and Cooking Class at House of Tuggu: $84
- 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 Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jakarta $11Roatan $25
Tours and Activities in Jakarta
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jakarta.
- Ancol Entrance Gate Entry Ticket: $4.00
- Gondola Ancol Entry Ticket: $4.80
- Jakarta Faunaland Ancol Ticket: $19
- Pondok Indah Waterpark Ticket: $25
- Watercolor & Wellness A Healing Art Therapy Experience: $27
- Jakarta Aquarium Safari Admission Ticket: $32
- Jakarta Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide: $35
- Highlights of Jakarta City : Half-Day Tour All around Jakarta: $40
- Experience Jakarta Street Food Scene with MRT Transportation: $40
- Jakarta Historical Highlights Private Tour: $41
- 3 Hours Jakarta City Tour (Jakarta's Iconic Places): $45
- Jakarta Walking Tour with Public Transportation Visiting Sites: $45
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 3-Hours Private Tour in Roatan with Pick Up: $66
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV Adventure , Zip Line , Horseback Ride Combo Tour: $175
- ATV Off Road Tour and Cultural Experience in Roatan: $129
- ATV Ride and Animals Park Tour Mahogany Bay and Ports Roatan: $135
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $132
- ATVS, Sloths and Monkeys, Beach Break Private Tour: $130
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $159
- Animal Sightings and Walking Tour at Gumbalimba Park with Addons: $115
- Beer and Food Tasting Experience at Roatan Island Brewing Company: $100
- Catamaran Cruise, Open Bar, Food and Snorkeling: $165
- Costumed tours in paradise: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJakarta $3.75Roatan $6.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan Coffee and Chocolate Tour with Brewery Stop: $90
- Roatan Horseback Ride, Island Tour and Brewery Tasting: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jakarta and Roatan, we can see that Jakarta is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jakarta is in Asia and Roatan is in Central America, 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Jakarta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jakarta than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jakarta Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jakarta or Roatan?
Jakarta has a larger population, and is about 1140 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Jakarta and Roatan, 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.