Which place is cheaper, Port-au-Prince or Antwerp?
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 Antwerp or Port-au-Prince?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Port-au-Prince can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Port-au-Prince?
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince is the capital city and most-populous city of Haiti. The metropolitan area is divided into several districts with access to a number of landmarks and museums, as well as a lively cultural scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels.
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Antwerp Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €152Port-au-Prince €28
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Port-au-Prince is €28. 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 Antwerp and Port-au-Prince in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Port-au-Prince €20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Port-au-Prince €40
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Port-au-Prince
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Port-au-Prince? 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: Antwerp Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Port-au-Prince €4.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Belgium: Private Airport Transfer Service: $102
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $175
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $187
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $252
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Car: $294
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Port-au-Prince?
Prices for flights to both Port-au-Prince and Antwerp 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 dayAntwerp €68Port-au-Prince €5.80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Port-au-Prince €0.69
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tasting Tour: A Taste of Antwerp - by Legends: $2.27
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.40
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.47
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.47
- A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.49
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.51
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.63
- Explore Antwerp Highlights with Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour: $8.08
- Bring the Lost Boy Home in Self Guided Tour & Game: $9.28
- Antwerp City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $9.37
- Hidden Antwerp Self Guided Tour: History, Art and Fashion: $12
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Port-au-Prince €0.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $20
- Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $66
- Antwerp Pub Crawl : $70
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $102
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Port-au-Prince, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Port-au-Prince much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Port-au-Prince is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Port-au-Prince would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Port-au-Prince 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp than you might in Port-au-Prince.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Port-au-Prince Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Port-au-Prince?
Port-au-Prince has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Antwerp. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Port-au-Prince, 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.