3 Days in Yogyakarta on a Budget
A budget Yogyakarta itinerary for backpackers and culture-focused travelers who want Borobudur, Prambanan, Malioboro and local food without expensive private touring. It uses shared sunrise options, ride-hailing and walkable city time to keep costs under control. Fork this ItineraryKit plan to adjust temple tickets, scooter confidence, guesthouse location or street-food comfort while preserving the key Java logistics.
Budget Breakdown
Per person, excluding international flights
Per person · excludes flight · 3 days · varies by season
Where to Stay
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Daily Costs
Per person · per day
Budget
Comfort
Splurge
Accommodation
IDR 120,000
Guesthouse or hostel room
IDR 350,000
Comfort guesthouse with breakfast
IDR 1,100,000
Boutique hotel
Food
IDR 90,000
Warungs, gudeg and street snacks
IDR 180,000
Cafes plus local restaurants
IDR 450,000
Upscale Indonesian dining
Temples & transport
IDR 250,000
Selective tickets and ride-hailing
IDR 650,000
Borobudur and Prambanan with shared transfers
IDR 1,400,000
Private driver and ballet seats
One-Time Costs
Not included in per-day figures above
Borobudur and Prambanan tickets
IDR 750,000–1,200,000
Foreign visitor pricing and climb access can change; verify before booking.
Flight Estimates
Return flights · economy · varies by booking time
Singapore
$120–$260
SGD 160–350
Sydney
$420–$750
AUD 650–1,150