A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bali vs. Port-au-Prince for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bali or Port-au-Prince?

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 Port-au-Prince can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bali or Port-au-Prince?

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.

Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince is the capital city and most-populous city of Haiti. The metropolitan area is divided into several districts with access to a number of landmarks and museums, as well as a lively cultural scene.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.


Which place is cheaper, Port-au-Prince or Bali?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $91, while the average daily cost in Port-au-Prince is $31. 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 Port-au-Prince in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bali $43
    Port-au-Prince $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bali $86
    Port-au-Prince $44
Compare Hotels in Bali and Port-au-Prince

Looking for a hotel in Bali or Port-au-Prince? 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.

Hotels in Bali


Hotels in Port-au-Prince


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bali $9.31
    Port-au-Prince $4.76
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:


  • Motorbike Rental
    $3.20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:

  • BALI PARAGLIDING Fly, Swing and Soaring above the sea with private transfer: $103
  • Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Nusa Dua: $23
  • Bali Massage with Transfer to International Bali Airport (DPS): $59
  • Bali Parasailing Adventure with Including Hotel Transfer: $45
  • Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $59
  • Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
  • Bali Tours 4U Airport and Seaport transfers. 24 hours a day.: $21
  • Bali Water Sport : Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $64
  • Bali and Nusa Penida: Fast Boat Transfers: $30
  • Bali and Trawangan: Fastboat with Optional Bali Transfer: $48
  • Bali to/from Gili Air: Fast Boat with Optional Bali Transfer: $48
  • Bali to/from Gili Gede: Fast Boat (Optional Bali Transfer): $63

Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Port-au-Prince?

Prices for flights to both Port-au-Prince 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bali $37
    Port-au-Prince $6.44
Typical Food Prices in Bali

Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:


  • Coffee
    $1.28
  • Lunch for Two
    $14
  • Bali Cafe for Two
    $28
  • Lunch for Two
    $8.31
  • Lunch for 2
    $9.21
  • Dinner for 2
    $10

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.

  • Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
  • ​​The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $29
  • Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
  • Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $34
  • From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
  • Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
  • Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
  • Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
  • Padang-Padang Beach+ Uluwatu Sunset and Kecak Dance + Dinner: $45
  • Bali Street Food Tour: $45
  • Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $51
  • Evening Bali Mangrove Canoe Tour with Dinner: $51

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bali $11
    Port-au-Prince $0.76
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:


  • Spa for Two
    $56
  • Snorkelling Trip
    $13
  • Cooking School
    $29

Tours and Activities in Bali

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:

  • Bali Water Sports Adventure: $7.89
  • Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket: $9.19
  • Bali Bird Park: 1-Day Admission Ticket: $9.45
  • Private Tour to New Indonesia Urban Destination: $13
  • Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
  • Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $14
  • Uluwatu Temple Kecak Fire Dance Private Guided Tour: $15
  • Uluwatu Temple Tour with Optional Kecak Dance Ticket: $16
  • Watersport activity Ocean walker, Parasailing Adventure & Banana Boat: $18
  • Best of Bali Scenic Waterfall Private Guided Tour: $18
  • Tanah Lot Temple Guided Tour: $18
  • Bali Nusa Dua Theatre: Devdan Show Tickets: $20

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bali $3.29
    Port-au-Prince $0.20


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Port-au-Prince, we can see that Bali is more expensive. And not only is Port-au-Prince much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia and Port-au-Prince 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 Port-au-Prince would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Port-au-Prince 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 Bali would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bali than you might in Port-au-Prince.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Port-au-Prince Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bali or Port-au-Prince?

Port-au-Prince has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Port-au-Prince, 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.