Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Auckland?
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 Auckland 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 Auckland and Roatan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Auckland or Roatan?
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
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 Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Auckland Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAuckland $162Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $162, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Auckland and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAuckland $94Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $188Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Auckland 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: Auckland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Auckland $16Roatan $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$8.99
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Airport Shuttle$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Auckland Airport One-Way Private Transfer: Airport to CBD Hotels: $23
- AKL Airport to City Centre|Hotels Private Transfer: $26
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Airport: $26
- Auckland:City Hotel Transfers to/from Cruise Ship in Minivan: $32
- Private Transfer from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland Port: $41
- Private Transfer from Auckland Port to Auckland Airport (AKL): $41
- Airport Private Transfer: $43
- Private Transfer from Auckland Cruise Port to Auckland: $51
- Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by suv: $53
- Auckland Airport Taxi Transfers for Stress-Free Travel: $57
- Auckland:Private 1 way Airport transfer to/from CBD Minivan: $58
- Airport Private Transfer: $63
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- West Bay Beach, Chocolate, & Rum Factory & Transfer: $65
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Scuba Dive in the West End of Roatan with Private Transfer: $155
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $120
- Roatan West Bay Beach Break with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- Roatan Private Express Transfer Cruise Ports to Beach or Hotel: $35
- Roatan Private Catamaran Shipwreck, Blue Channel and Starfish with Transfer: $90
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $59
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- Roatan Buggy Adventure, Snorkeling, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $199
- Roatan Airport Private Shuttle – Island Transfers: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Auckland 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 dayAuckland $43Roatan $15
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Auckland Dinner Cruise Scenic Views and Seasonal Buffet: $54
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $93
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $101
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $103
- Auckland Downtown Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorite Dishes: $123
- Ponsonby Road Food Tour in Auckland: $135
- Gourmet Auckland Food Tour A Place at our Table: $243
- [PRIVATE] SUNSET. Wine. Hot Pool. Dinner: $263
- Waiheke Island: Private Sunset Wine Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $392
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $519
- From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $550
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to West End for Dinner and Nightlife: $70
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Auckland $26Roatan $25
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$31
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$113
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland to Volcanoes: North Island Self-Guided Adventure: $1.12
- Podcast Tour Auckland Neon Shadows and Concrete Dreams: $5.48
- Auckland Walking Tour 1h30 and 17 audio reviews: $6.75
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $9.27
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour: $14
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories: $15
- Waitematā Harbour Cruise with Live Commentary: $20
- Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $23
- Scenic Boat Cruise to the Riverhead Tavern: $25
- Auckland CBD: Escape Game Adventure: $26
- Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise: $26
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 1 Stop Snorkel Adventure with Beach Break: $45
- 2 Hour Zip Lining Private Tour in Mahogany Bay: $65
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV Adventure , Zip Line , Horseback Ride Combo Tour: $175
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $132
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $159
- Beer and Food Tasting Experience at Roatan Island Brewing Company: $100
- Catamaran Cruise, Open Bar, Food and Snorkeling: $165
- City Tour Monkeys and Sloths with Zipline: $80
- Cruise Excursion – 2 Scuba Dives with transport (for certified divers): $185
- Cruise Friendly Sloths, Monkeys JungleZipline Adventure in Roatán: $100
- Cruise Travelers West Bay Beach Break with Island Tour in Roatan: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAuckland $13Roatan $6.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Auckland Coastal Brewery Kayak Tour: $68
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $110
- Ultimate Auckland Experience Full Day Tour with Brewery Lunch: $143
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $159
- Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $168
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $180
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $183
- Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $204
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $217
- Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $278
- Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: $301
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan ATV Adventure, Island Tour and Craft Brewery Experience: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Auckland and Roatan, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Auckland is in Pacific 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland 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 Auckland Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Auckland or Roatan?
Auckland has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Auckland 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.