Which place is cheaper, San Juan or Antwerp?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antwerp or San Juan?
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 San Juan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or San Juan?
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.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp $132San Juan $192
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is $132, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $192. 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 San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp $77San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp $154San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or San Juan? 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 San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp $13San Juan $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Car: $274
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $235
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $175
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $163
- Private Transfer from Antwerp to Bruges or ZeeBrugge By Luxury car: $141
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $86
- Arrival Private Transfer Antwerp Airport ANR to Antwerp by Sedan: $68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Carabali Rain Forest Round Trip Private Taxi Transfer: $210
- Old Walking Tour with Shopping and Hotel Transfer: $70
- Oneway Transfer San Juan to Ceiba: Ferry, Vieques/Culebra Airport: $80
- Oneway Transfer- San Juan(SJU, hotel, airbnb, port) to Río Grande: $68
- Private Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to San Juan Airport: $22
- Private Transfer from SJU Airport to San Juan / Rio Grande: $105
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Private Transfers, 11Pax Lux Sprinter Van: $103
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Private Transfers, 14Pax Lux Sprinter Van: $124
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, 16Pax Mercedes Van, Select Zone: $130
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Ford Premium SUV, Select Zone: $87
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Lexus Luxury Sedan, Select Zone: $81
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Mercedes ECO Van, Select Zone: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan 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 $42San Juan $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- 2-Hour Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Old San Juan Sunset Food Tour with Drinks: $156
- Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walk and Food Tour: $159
- City Lights Sky High Dinner Experience: $165
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp $8.80San Juan $49
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Antwerp : $230
- 3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour: $35
- 3-Hour Private Tour in Antwerp: $49
- Antwerp : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $81
- Antwerp : Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide: $59
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $35
- Antwerp In App Audio Tour : Belgian Port City (EN, DU): $7.59
- Antwerp Private Tour From Brussels: $427
- Antwerp Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $245
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $7.11
- Antwerp Shore Excursion and Bruges Private City Tour including Chocolate Tasting: $183
- Antwerp by Night Private Walking Tour: $90
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Historic Buildings: $5.99
- Discover Old In-App Audio Tour of History: $11
- Self-Guided Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Group Transportation in airport, cruise ships, hotels, bnb's in San Juan, PR: $20
- Old Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $25
- Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Certified Guide: $30
- Historical Walking Tour in Old San Juan: $30
- History, Legends, & Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Old San Juan Walking Tour: $39
- Old San Juan City Walking Tour: $39
- Legacy Tour at Casa BarcadÍ in Puerto Rico: $45
- Ron del Barrilito Skip-the-Line Heritage Tour Ticket: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp $19San Juan $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $17
- Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $62
- Antwerp Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $66
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $97
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Pinones Pub crawl in Puerto Rico: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and San Juan, we can see that San Juan is more expensive. And not only is Antwerp much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and San Juan 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 Antwerp would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antwerp 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 San Juan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Juan than you might in Antwerp.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or San Juan?
Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 10% larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and San Juan, 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.
When is the best time to visit Antwerp or San Juan?
Antwerp has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but San Juan experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Antwerp or San Juan in the Summer?
Both San Juan and Antwerp during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Antwerp for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Juan year-round.
In July, Antwerp is generally much colder than San Juan. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 17°C (63°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
In San Juan, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Antwerp. In the summer, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Antwerp gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 287 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets less rain in July than San Juan. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntwerp 17°C (63°F)San Juan 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or San Juan in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and San Juan. The autumn months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. San Juan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Antwerp is much colder than San Juan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Juan this time of the year. Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during autumn. Antwerp gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
San Juan receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Antwerp usually receives less rain than San Juan. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntwerp 12°C (54°F)San Juan 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or San Juan in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as San Juan. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Antwerp this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Juan throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Antwerp in the winter. In the winter, Antwerp is much colder than San Juan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Antwerp in January average around 3°C (38°F), and San Juan averages at about 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Juan. In the winter, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Antwerp gets 47 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 240 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as San Juan. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntwerp 3°C (38°F)San Juan 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or San Juan in the Spring?
Both San Juan and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Antwerp for the activities around the city. Plenty of visitors come to San Juan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Antwerp is generally much colder than San Juan. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 8°C (47°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in San Juan. Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during spring. Antwerp gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Antwerp usually receives less rain than San Juan. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntwerp 8°C (47°F)San Juan 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for San Juan and Antwerp
| Antwerp | San Juan | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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