Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Bali?
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 Bali or Bonaire?
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 Bali and Bonaire can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Bonaire?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
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 Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $79Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $79, 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 Bali and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $37Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $74Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Bali and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Bali 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: Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.14Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$2.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Private Airport Transfer: Densapar City → DPS Airport: $8.88
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Jimbaran and Uluwatu Hotel: $16
- Private Bali Transfer & Costumize Day trip: $18
- Private Transfer from Nusa Dua to Any Hotel or Bali Airport: $20
- Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $25
- Denpasar Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $25
- Ride Bali ATV Ticket And Transfer: $29
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Hotel: $33
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bali Airport: $33
- Bali Sea Walker Under Water Experience With Hotel Transfer: $35
- Devdan Treasure of the Archipelago Show with Transfer from Bali: $36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Bali 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 dayBali $32Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.12
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Lunch for Two$12
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Bali Cafe for Two$24
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Lunch for Two$7.27
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Lunch for 2$8.05
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Dinner for 2$8.83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Bali include Sunset: $21
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset: $30
- Uluwatu Walking Sunset Tour with Kecak Fire Dance and Dinner: $34
- Bali Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $36
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $41
- Nusa Dua: Bali Cooking Class Spice Herb Garden Visit-Free Pick Up: $45
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $55
- Authentic Balinese Cooking Classes: $63
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Ubud Slow Afternoon with Balinese Cooking Class: $75
- Romantic Seafood Dinner Jimbaran beach include Transfers: $76
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.Bali $9.75Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$49
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Snorkelling Trip$11
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Cooking School$25
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak Fire Dance Ticket: $8.00
- Uluwatu Temple Entrance and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket: $8.00
- Legendary Barong Cave ATV Experience in Sukawati Bali: $9.10
- Bali Jetski Watersport Package Nusa Dua Beach Experience: $10
- Secret Comedy Night Bali Ticket: $11
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $11
- Kecak Fire Dance Performance Ticket Karang Boma at Uluwatu: $11
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $12
- Private Uluwatu Sunset & Kecak Dance with Skip-the-Line Tickets: $12
- Monkey Forest Rice Terrace Tirta Empul And Swing Private Tour: $18
- Ubud Monkey Forest Rice Terrace Tirta Empul Private Guided Tour: $19
- Bali Devdan Show Admission Ticket: $21
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- Semi Submarine Boat Experience to Klein Bonaire: $33
- Walking Tours & Private Tours on Bonaire: $36
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- Half-Day Bonaire Island Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $46
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Walking Tour with Lunch & Ice Cream: $55
- Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour: $59
- Highlights of Bonaire & Cultural Experience: $59
- Tour in North and South Bonaire Guided: $63
- Small-Group Guided North & South Tour of Bonaire with Pick Up: $65
- Explore North & South Tour: $65
- Indian Inscriptions Tour with Local Guide: $68
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $2.88Bonaire $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia 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 Bali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bali 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 Bali.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Bonaire?
Bali has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Bali 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.