Which place is cheaper, Palawan or Yogyakarta?
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 Yogyakarta or Palawan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Yogyakarta or Palawan? 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 Palawan?
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.
Palawan
Palawan is an archipelagic province of the Philippines, named for its largest island which measures about 450 kilometers (or 280 miles) long. The island is known as an ecological frontier with plenty of beaches and resorts as well as opportunities to see a diverse array of wildlife and their habitats on land and sea.
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 Philippines, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines.
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Yogyakarta Prices
Indonesia PricesPalawan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYogyakarta $64Palawan $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Yogyakarta is $64, while the average daily cost in Palawan is $43. 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 Palawan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYogyakarta $35Palawan $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYogyakarta $70Palawan $26
Compare Hotels in Yogyakarta and Palawan
Looking for a hotel in Yogyakarta or Palawan? 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: Yogyakarta Hotel Prices and Palawan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yogyakarta $1.28Palawan $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yogyakarta
Also for Yogyakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Jomblang Cave Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $30
- Yogyakarta Private Departure Transfer- Yogyakarta Hotel to Airport: $34
- Yogyakarta International Airport to Hotel - Arrival Transfer: $35
- Yogyakarta Airport Transfer ( Private Service ): $28
- Traditional Village Bicycle Tour at Yogyakarta with Transfer: $55
- Private Yogyakarta Airport Transfer Service with English Speaking Driver: $60
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta City to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $62
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport (JOG) to Tridadi: $71
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport (JOG) to Sinduadi: $71
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport (JOG) to Sari Harjo: $71
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport (JOG) to Prambanan Temple: $43
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport (JOG) to Pekuncen Pegandon: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palawan
Also for Palawan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $10
- PrivateTransfer from Puerto Princesa Port to Puerto Princesa city: $60
- Private Van Transfers: Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Vice Versa: $48
- Private Van Transfer : From El Nido to Puerto Princesa Palawan: $170
- Private Transfers Puerto Princesa To Elnido: $260
- Private Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido: $203
- Private Transfer from El Nido to Port Barton Palawan: $170
- Private Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $79
- El Nido Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $44
- El Nido Tour C with Lunch and Transfers: $44
- El Nido Big Lagoon and Tropical Island Private Tour with Transfer: $179
- El Nido (Lio) Airport Transfers: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Yogyakarta or Palawan?
Prices for flights to both Palawan 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
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Food Meals for one dayYogyakarta $19Palawan $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kotagede Night Food Tour: $27
- Yogyakarta Historical Walking and Food Tour: $29
- Yogyakarta Evening Walking and Food Tour: $30
- Prawirotaman Night Food Tour: $35
- Yogyakarta Cooking Class and Market Tour : $35
- Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta: $36
- Yogyakarta Night Food Tour: $48
- Yogyakarta Day Food Tour: $48
- Prambanan Sunset and Ramayana Ballet with Dinner: $65
- Yogyakarta Cooking Class: $71
- Private Ramayana Ballet Performance Tour at Prambanan with Dinner: $104
- Prambanan Temple and Ramayana Ballet Show (VIP Seat with dinner): $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yogyakarta $15Palawan $5.21
Tours and Activities in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Beautiful Sunrise and Exotic Jomblang Cave Tour: $67
- 1 Day Yogyakarta tour ( Borobudur temple, Merapi Lava Tour, Prambanan Temple): $76
- 1 day Yogyakarta Tour Jomblang cave and Pindul Cave tubing: $72
- 1 day tour borobudur temple,prambanan temple,plaosan temple: $40
- 1-Day Yogyakarta Javanese Culture - PRIVATE TOUR with GUIDE: $198
- 1-Day Yogyakarta Merapi Borobudur - PRIVATE Tour with GUIDE: $183
- 1-Day Yogyakarta Merapi Pengger Heha - PRIVATE Tour with GUIDE: $140
- 1-Day Yogyakarta Prambanan Breksi Ijo Temple - PRIVATE Tour with Guide: $184
- 1Day Borobudur (Upper Level) and Prambanan Private Guided Tour: $149
- 3 Days Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater Tour from Yogyakarta : $181
- 3-Hour Yogyakarta Hidden Food Walking or Cycling Guided Tour: $70
- ATV Adventure Borobudur - Admission Ticket: $35
Tours and Activities in Palawan
For Palawan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- El Nido Full Day Tour C with Buffet Lunch : $45
- 2in1 City tour and museum with pick up at hotel or cruise port: $25
- 3D2N El Nido Experience: $250
- 5D4N Puerto Princesa & El Nido Experience: $299
- All-Inclusive El Nido Island Hopping Private Tour: $153
- Balabac Tour Semi-Private 4D3N (price varies by group size): $605
- City Tour of Puerto Princesa sightseeing excursion: $35
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines : $20
- Coron Calauit Safari Tour E: $146
- Coron Culion Island Escapade Private Tour: $132
- Coron Island Escapade Group Tour with Island Lunch: $48
- Coron Island Escapade Tour (Shared Tour): $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYogyakarta $4.74Palawan $7.44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yogyakarta and Palawan, we can see that Yogyakarta is more expensive. And not only is Palawan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Palawan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palawan 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 Yogyakarta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yogyakarta than you might in Palawan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yogyakarta Expensive? and Is Palawan Expensive?.
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.