Which place is cheaper, Stockholm or Jakarta?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jakarta or Stockholm?
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 Stockholm. 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 Stockholm?
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.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJakarta $65Stockholm $169
The average daily cost (per person) in Jakarta is $65, while the average daily cost in Stockholm is $169. 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 Stockholm in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJakarta $33Stockholm $96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJakarta $66Stockholm $192
Compare Hotels in Jakarta and Stockholm
Looking for a hotel in Jakarta or Stockholm? 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 Stockholm Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jakarta $21Stockholm $20
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Skavsta Airport: $291
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Stockholm Airport NYO-Business Car: $291
- Arrival Private Transfer: Bromma Airport BMA to Stockholm City by Minibus: $275
- Departure Private Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA by Minibus: $265
- Airport Transfer By Luxuary First Class , Arlanda Airport-Sthlm City: $246
- Airport Transfer By Business Van - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City : $207
- Stockholm Airport Transfers : Stockholm City to Airport ARN in Luxury Car: $204
- From Viking Culture Guided Tour with Transfer: $171
- Stockholm Airport (ARN): Transfer to Stockholm city/port: $169
- Private Arlanda Transfer Service to/from Stockholm : $168
- Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) to Stockholm City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Cruise port VIP Transfer: Cruise port to Stockholm city center 1-6 Passangers: $159
Is it cheaper to fly into Jakarta or Stockholm?
Prices for flights to both Stockholm 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 $17Stockholm $36
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 Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$9.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Food Tour: $102
- Stockholm Food Tour: $103
- Stockholm Walking Food Tour With Small Group: $119
- From Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jakarta $13Stockholm $25
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
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Stockholm Fire and Ice Tour! Dive into Swedish lifestyle! Bike and Sauna: $235
- 1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour: $182
- 1-day 7h Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm: $352
- 2 Hour Stockholm Metro Tour : $39
- 2-Hour Free Walking Tour in Stockholm: $0.93
- 2-Hour Walking Tour Stockholm (Old Town and Surroundings): $3.28
- 2-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago - self guided: $252
- 3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm: $107
- 3-Hour Private Stockholm Photography Tour of Famous Landmarks : $172
- 3-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago - self guided: $299
- 3h walking tour, small group max 10 people Stockholm: $63
- ABBA Museum Fast-Track Tickets, Stockholm Pop Culture Tour: $283
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJakarta $4.27Stockholm $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $282
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $284
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jakarta and Stockholm, we can see that Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm 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 Stockholm Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jakarta or Stockholm?
Jakarta has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Jakarta and Stockholm, 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.