A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Yogyakarta vs. Brno for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Yogyakarta or Brno?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Yogyakarta or Brno? 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: Yogyakarta or Brno?

Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta, also called Yogya, Jogja, and Jogjakarta, is Java's hub of culture and art, and is the top-visited destination on the island. While Jakarta is the most populated and industrially-developed city in Indonesia, Yogya has managed to progress without losing its cultural charm, as illustrated in its well-kept traditional Indonesian architecture.

Brno

Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia, The Best Eco Tours in Indonesia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Yogyakarta?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Yogyakarta is $59, while the average daily cost in Brno is $195. 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 Yogyakarta and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Yogyakarta $33
    Brno $81
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Yogyakarta $66
    Brno $162
Compare Hotels in Yogyakarta and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Yogyakarta or Brno? 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.

Hotels in Yogyakarta


Hotels in Brno


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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: Yogyakarta Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Yogyakarta $1.19
    Brno $2.96

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yogyakarta

Also for Yogyakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Roundtrip Transfer to Borobudur Temple: $15
  • From/To Yogyakarta Airport Private Transfer: $36
  • Indonesia: Yogyakarta Airport Transfer: $13
  • Jepara & One Way Private Transfer: $110
  • Jomblang Cave Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $30
  • Jomblang Cave Tour from Yogyakarta with Hotel Transfer: $60
  • Private Transfer Airport Jogyakarta ( Adisucipto ): $25
  • Private Transfer Airport Yogyakarta (JOG) to All City Destination: $7.00
  • Private Transfer from Banguntapan to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $72
  • Private Transfer from Borobudur to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $78
  • Private Transfer from Brontokusuman to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $34
  • Private Transfer from Cokrodiningratan to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:

  • Vienna: Private transfer Brno to Vienna: $217
  • Private transfer from Brno to Vienna: $255
  • Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $244
  • TRAIN Transfer to/from Vienna Center: $10

Is it cheaper to fly into Yogyakarta or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno and Yogyakarta 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Yogyakarta $18
    Brno $112

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yogyakarta

For Yogyakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Ramayana Show with Transfer, Entry Fee & Dinner: $13
  • Night Walking & Street Food Tour: $21
  • Guided City Walk and Food Tour: $23
  • Morning Walk and Food Tour: $23
  • Ramayana Ballet Performance with Optional Dinner: $28
  • Yogyakarta Historical and Food Tour: $29
  • Yogyakarta Evening Walking and Food Tour: $30
  • Yogyakarta Cooking Class and Market Tour: $32
  • Nighttime Walk and Food Tour: $32
  • Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta: $33
  • Cooking Class with Market Visit and Hotel Pickup: $33
  • Prawirotaman Night Food Tour: $35

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brno

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brno.

  • Essential Guided Walking Food Tour: $173

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Yogyakarta $14
    Brno -

Tours and Activities in Yogyakarta

For Yogyakarta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Chicken Church at Karangrejo Village Admission Ticket: $1.73
  • Obelix Hills Entry Ticket: $2.18
  • Indonesia: Ratu Boko Temple Entrance ticket: $3.95
  • HeHa Sky View Admission Ticket: $3.96
  • YOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR,SULTAN PALACE,WATER CASTLE AND CRAFTS.: $6.23
  • Airport Handling Service - Admission Ticket: $12
  • Prambanan Temple Afternoon Tour: $12
  • Indonesia: Borobudur Temple Entrance Ticket: $13
  • Prambanan Temple: Half-Day Guided Tour From Yogyakarta: $14
  • Borobudur(Guarantee Climb up) Shared Guide Tour: $15
  • Jomblang Cave & Pindul Cave Adventur Tour: $15
  • Yogayakarta : Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Tour: $15

Tours and Activities in Brno

Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide in Brno: $70
  • 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $41
  • BMP tank driving experience Prague: $289
  • Beyond Secrets of Moravian Nature - Half-Day Tour: $193
  • Brno City Tour Discover the Czech Republic Hidden Gem: $20
  • Brno Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $101
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $35
  • Brno Private Walking Tour: $267
  • Brno’s Historic Gems: A Private Walking Tour: $784
  • 3-Hour History & Legends Walking Tour: $46
  • Food tasting tour in Hidden Gems (Small Groups): $102
  • Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Yogyakarta $4.43
    Brno $2.61


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yogyakarta and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Yogyakarta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Yogyakarta is in Asia and Brno 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 Yogyakarta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yogyakarta 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 Brno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brno than you might in Yogyakarta.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yogyakarta Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Yogyakarta or Brno?

Yogyakarta has a larger population, and is about 72% larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Yogyakarta and Brno, 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.