Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Athens?
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 Athens or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Bonaire. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Bonaire?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Bonaire
An island municipality of the Netherlands, Bonaire resides in the Caribbean, east of Central America and north of Venezuela. It is a part of the ABC Islands together with Aruba and Curaçao, and is best known as a tropical vacation destination with many great dive spots, beaches, lagoons, and wildlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens $173Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is $173, while the average daily cost in Bonaire is $299. 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 Athens and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens $71Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens $142Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Athens and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Bonaire? 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: Athens Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens $30Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two$7.19
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Metro$1.68
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Metro$2.25
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Metro from Airport to City Center$8.98
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Taxi from Airport$39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Piraeus Port To Athens City Center Private Arrival Transfer: $25
- Santorini Luxury Private Airport, Port & Hotel Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Athens City Center to Piraeus Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens City Center: $26
- Piraeus port to Athens hotels Private arrival transfer: $28
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens: $29
- Athens Hotels to Piraeus Port Private Transfer: $29
- Santorini Hotel/Port & Airport Transfers: $29
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens City: $29
- Piraeus Port to and from Athens Airport Private Transfer: $29
- Pireaus Cruise Port to Athens Hotel Private Transfer: $30
- Athens Airport Transfer in Athens City Center or Hotels: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Athens 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 dayAthens $72Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream$3.37
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Souvlaki$2.47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $48
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $54
- Cooking Class & Meal at a Roof Garden in Athens: $56
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $64
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $65
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $67
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $74
- Athens Traditional Food Tour: $78
- Athens at Night Enchanting Walking Tour and Dinner Delights: $80
- Around Greece in 5 Dishes: Dinner, Theater & Music: $82
- Feast on LGBTQ+ Walking Food Tour: $82
- Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 26+ Tastings: $83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bonaire
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bonaire.
- Dinner at Sea: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens $40Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Ancient Athens Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.85
- Athens, a Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $4.95
- Self-Guided Podcast Walking Tour: The Sunken City of Athens: $5.47
- The Best of Piraeus: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
- Athens Interactive City Tour: $8.00
- Acropolis of Athens Self-Guided Tour with 3D & Audio (No Ticket): $9.13
- Self Guided Cinematic Audio Tour with 25 Stories in Athens: $9.13
- Piraeus City Tour: 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Mini Train Ticket: $9.14
- Private Self-Guided Audio City-Tour in Athens: $9.14
- Athens' Podoniftis Stream: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Athens Olympic Museum ticket: $10
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- 2 Hours Private Kitesurfing Adventure: $265
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- 4 hour Individual Island Tour for 1 to 12 persons: $180
- Aquaspace Sunset Sail and Snorkel Tour on Bonaire with Diner: $135
- Bonaire Cave Tour: Walk, Climb & Swim: $75
- Bonaire CaveTour Climb, Snorkel & Explore the Hidden Gems : $83
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Bonaire Landsailing Adventures: $79
- Bonaire Private Shore Diving Experience: $146
- Bonaire Shore Excursion: The Bonaire Highlights Tour: $83
- Bonaire island adventure: $110
- Brunch & Snorkel Catamaran Tour: $115
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens $25Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access: $21
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $22
- Athens Olive Oil and Herbs Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $23
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $36
- Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl w/ Acropolis Views & Party: $40
- Greek Wine Tasting and Pairing in Chalandri: $46
- Athens Small Group Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $51
- Athens Wine Tasting and Wine tour at with Castle Visit: $56
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $56
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting: $56
- Greek Wine Tasting with Acropolis view: $56
- Athens bar crawl: $57
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Athens much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Bonaire 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 Athens would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Athens 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 Bonaire would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bonaire than you might in Athens.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Bonaire?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Bonaire, 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.