5 Cheap Shopping Places in Jogja, Perfect for Student Budgets

Cheap shopping places are everyone's destination. It's not just about daily necessities, but for cute items, like home decorations, you will definitely compare prices and look for the cheapest, right?

In Jogja, there is no doubt about the cost of living. Cheap shopping places are everywhere. From basic necessities like rice, cooking spices, to clothing and electronics, you can get them at very affordable prices. Here are 7 cheap shopping places in Jogja that you won't regret visiting.

Mirota Kampus

Mirota Kampus has three branches, located on Jalan Simanjuntak, Jalan Godean, and Palagan. All three are very crowded with buyers because they offer low prices and sell many household, school, and fashion items.

Usually, every Tuesday and Friday, Mirota Kampus offers special prices. Mirota Kampus Simanjuntak is the most visited due to its strategic location, close to UGM and UNY campuses, making it a favorite among students. This branch consists of three floors. The first floor sells daily necessities like food, fruits, and vegetables, as well as soap, shampoo, and skincare. The second floor features various stands from cosmetic brands and beautiful clothes. On the third floor, you can buy various electronic goods and room accessories.

Dazzle

Broken headset, need a new mouse, or maybe phone accessories, Dazzle has it all. They even sell some electronic devices besides gadgets, like hair straighteners and hair dryers.

Prices at Dazzle are very affordable. You can even find headsets for just Rp8,000 and still get a one-year warranty card! Dazzle can be found at several locations in Jogja, such as Jalan Kaliurang KM 5.6 Number 25 and Jalan Gejayan CT X Number 8.

Sakola

There's no need to worry when you want to buy new clothes on a tight budget. There are many places selling good clothes at low prices, one of which is Sakola. This cheap shopping place is located at Jalan Kapten Piere Tendean Number 47, Wirobrajan, Yogyakarta City. Not only clothes, but they also sell bags, shoes, and school supplies.

Sunmor UGM

After jogging or taking a leisurely walk with friends or family, the best thing is to enjoy breakfast. The car free day location is perfect for attending while having breakfast or even shopping for clothes or other food at Sunmor UGM.

Sunmor UGM is located along the road from the UNY Faculty of Engineering to the UGM valley. Along that stretch, many shops open only on Sundays. They sell various items, from clothes, bags, food, to beautiful trinkets. When shopping there, you can also bargain, you know.

Shopping

If you are a student living in Jogja and need books for your college assignments, the answer is Shopping! Here, you can find a plethora of books, from cooking recipe books, academic research books, to old novels, it's all available!

Undeniably, there are some stores in Shopping that sell pirated books. However, a few years ago, there was a movement from publishers in Jogja to eradicate pirated books. So, don't worry, the books in Shopping are safer than before. Oh, and if you go there, you can also request the seller to find specific books that are indeed rare.

Jalan Mataram

Sandals, flat shoes, heels, Keds shoes, to soccer shoes, everything is available on Jalan Mataram. Yes, this cheap shopping place, known as a paradise for those looking for cheap shoes, is located along Jalan Mataram.

Prices offered there start from Rp30,000 with shoe quality that matches the price. Don't worry, even though it's cheap, the appearance is still good. The shoes are also comfortable to wear.

Pasar Beringharjo

Well, this is definitely the place that many people always talk about, right? Pasar Beringharjo, located in Malioboro, is indeed famous among tourists.

A variety of Jogja souvenirs, batik clothes, to market snacks can be found here! The atmosphere is always bustling because it is located in a tourist area and is always crowded with buyers. If you buy batik fabric or snacks for souvenirs, don't forget to bargain. Sometimes, sellers like to set prices quite high. However, they will still be friendly and accept offers.

Those are the 7 cheap shopping places in Jogja. If you go to Jogja or even start settling in Jogja for college or work, don't forget to visit these seven shopping places. The prices are indeed cheap, but the quality of the goods is not to be doubted, guaranteed not to be cheap!

Author: Nisa Maulan Shofa

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