Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
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 Roatan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Roatan?
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.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €152Roatan €36
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Roatan is €36. 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 Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Roatan €8.91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Roatan €18
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Roatan? 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 and Roatan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Roatan €15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Belgium: Private Airport Transfer Service: $105
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $176
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $188
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $189
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $271
- Transfer Antwerp Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $283
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi€3.39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $113
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $130
- Let's Go Native Roatan City Cultural Tour, Transfer: $80
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan - Arrival Private Transfer: $57
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $123
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $153
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $99
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- South Side Horseback Riding, Beach Break & Roundway Transfer: $120
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Ultimate West Bay Beach Day: Pass & Transfers Included: $55
- West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer – Roatán: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 €68Roatan €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
- Cooking classes from a Local!: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Roatan €22
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $2.64
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.48
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.53
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.53
- Tasting Tour: A Taste of Antwerp (Fries, Waffles, Beer & More): $3.54
- TOP Antwerp : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.90
- Antwerp Steenplein Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $6.40
- Antwerp Audio guided walking tour 2h15 and 21 audio commentary: $6.96
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.42
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Antwerp Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Hidden Antwerp Self Guided Tour: History, Art and Fashion: $12
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Organized trips and adventures: $26
- Roatan Fun Bus Group Sightseeing Island Private Tour: $37
- Roatan Private and Public Action Snorkel Tours and Charters: $39
- Roatan Island Tours, Sightseeing and Shopping Adventures: $39
- Roatán Ron and Chocolate Custom Tour.: $40
- Private Customize Roatán Island Tour chocolate Rum local guide: $42
- Roatan Zipline & Eco walk/Suspension Bridge Combo Tours: $43
- Roatan Comprehensive Real Estate Tour Experience: $45
- Roatán Private costume Tour Chocolate Rum Culture & Local Snacks: $45
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
- Roatan Private Tour , Culture and Views Experience: $45
- Roatan VIP island tour: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Roatan €5.62
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: $19
- Antwerp Pub Crawl: $71
- Wine Tasting Gold in Antwerp: $79
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $105
- Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $106
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Roatan, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Roatan is in Central America, 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Roatan?
Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Roatan, 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.