Which place is cheaper, Yogyakarta or Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv or Yogyakarta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Yogyakarta, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tel Aviv or Yogyakarta?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Israel, The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Eco Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $179Yogyakarta $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $179, while the average daily cost in Yogyakarta is $64. 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 Tel Aviv and Yogyakarta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $97Yogyakarta $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $194Yogyakarta $70
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Yogyakarta
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Yogyakarta? 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Yogyakarta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $9.78Yogyakarta $1.28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.77
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Taxi to Airport$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- transfer from bengurion airport to Jerusalem : $200
- suv BG airport transfer to tlv 4 people: $85
- Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $53
- Tel Aviv to Jerusalem - Private Intercity Transfers: $80
- Tel Aviv Prvate Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Luxury Van: $299
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Business Car: $299
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Petra: $295
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Amman: $215
- Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
- Tel Aviv Airport(TLV) to Haifa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $287
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV to Jerusalem city - Arrival Private Transfer: $96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yogyakarta
Also for Yogyakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Borobudur Half Day All Inclusive Guided Tour With Hotel Transfer: $60
- From Jomblang Cave with Hotel's Transfer 1 Day: $60
- From Roundtrip Transfer to Borobudur Temple: $15
- From/To Yogyakarta Airport Private Transfer: $36
- Indonesia: Yogyakarta Airport Transfer: $14
- Jepara & One Way Private Transfer: $110
- Jomblang and Pindul Cave Small Group Tour With Transfer and Lunch: $25
- 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): $74
- Private Transfer from Banyuraden to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $72
- Private Transfer from Borobudur to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Yogyakarta?
Prices for flights to both Yogyakarta and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $54Yogyakarta $19
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$25
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$146
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$38
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.20
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Lunch at the airport$35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Levinsky Market Food Tour : $130
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
- Kotagede Night Food Tour: $27
- Ramayana Ballet Performance with Optional Dinner: $28
- Yogyakarta Historical Walking and Food Tour: $29
- Yogyakarta Evening Walking and Food Tour: $30
- Nighttime Walk and Food Tour: $32
- Cooking Class with Market Visit and Hotel Pickup: $33
- Prawirotaman Night Food Tour: $35
- 3-hour Cooking Class with Market Tour: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $26Yogyakarta $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$88
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Etzel museum$4.50
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-guided Graffiti tour in Tel Aviv in your own time and your own pace: $24
- 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline : $29
- An underground mistery - German Colony of Sarona Walking Tour: $75
- Best of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Walking Tour - 1 Day: $99
- Bethlehem and Jerusalem Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $120
- Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Tel Aviv: $119
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $100
- Caesarea, Haifa And Akko Tour: $99
- City tour Tel-Aviv-Yafo : $200
- Daily Shuttle Tour - From Tel-Aviv & Jerusalem to Petra: $115
- Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv: $121
- Dead Sea and Masada 1 day tour : $130
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: $1.85
- Obelix Hills Entry Ticket: $2.18
- Java Puppets Museum Admission Ticket: $2.50
- YOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR,SULTAN PALACE,WATER CASTLE AND CRAFTS.: $6.23
- Half Day Keraton and Taman Sari Tour: $10
- Prambanan Temple Afternoon Tour: $12
- Prambanan Temple: Half-Day Guided Tour From Yogyakarta: $14
- Borobudur(Guarantee Climb up) Shared Guide Tour: $15
- Jomblang Cave & Pindul Cave Adventur Tour: $15
- Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Tour with Lunch: $15
- Yogayakarta : Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Tour: $15
- Borobudur and Prambanan Temple Tour: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $24Yogyakarta $4.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Yogyakarta, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Yogyakarta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Yogyakarta is in Asia, 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Yogyakarta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Yogyakarta?
Yogyakarta has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv and Yogyakarta, 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.