Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 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 Bali and Roatan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Roatan?
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.
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 Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $78Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $78, 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 Bali and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $37Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $74Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Bali and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Bali 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: Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.02Roatan $17
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$2.75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Private Airport Transfer: Densapar City → DPS Airport: $8.88
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- 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
- Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $25
- Ride Bali ATV Ticket And Transfer: $29
- Bali Sea Walker Under Water Experience With Hotel Transfer: $35
- Lombok : private Transfer from bangsal port to kuta lombok: $38
- Bangsal Harbour to Kuta Lombok Private Transfer: $39
- Bali to/from Gili Air: Fast Boat with Optional Bali Transfer: $44
- Fast Boat Transfers between Bali and Lombok: $44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Airport, Hotel or Cruise Port, Ferry Roatan Private Transfer: $35
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Mayan Eden Eco Park, Chocolate Factory & Transfer: $59
- Catch a ride to West End & back to Port, Hotel or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $60
- Roatan West Bay Beach Break with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $75
- Roatan Private Catamaran Shipwreck, Blue Channel and Starfish with Transfer: $79
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $80
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- Extreme Zipline, City Tour, Chocolate, Rum Factory, Beach Break, Transfer: $105
- Parasailing, Beach Break, Chocolate Factory with Transfer: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 $32Roatan $15
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.10
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Lunch for Two$12
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Bali Cafe for Two$24
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Lunch for Two$7.16
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Lunch for 2$7.93
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Dinner for 2$8.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- 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
- Nusa Dua Beachfront Bali Cooking Class, Market Tour, Free Pick Up: $54
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Authentic Balinese Cooking Classes: $63
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Snorkeling tour at blue lagoon and cooking class at local village.: $66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $9.61Roatan $25
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$48
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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 Entrance and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket: $8.00
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak Fire Dance Ticket: $8.00
- Legendary Barong Cave ATV Experience in Sukawati Bali: $9.04
- Skip-the-Line: Uluwatu Kecak Dance Ticket (First Session): $9.38
- Bali Jetski Watersport Package Nusa Dua Beach Experience: $10
- Secret Comedy Night Bali Ticket: $10
- Karang Boma Cliff Sunset Kecak Dance Hidden Gem Experience: $11
- Kecak Fire Dance Ticket at Melasti Beach: $11
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $11
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $12
- Private Uluwatu Sunset & Kecak Dance with Skip-the-Line Tickets: $12
- Uluwatu Temple Entry and Kecak Dance Guided Tour: $12
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Custom Private Roatan Shuttle Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace: $30
- Roatan Fun Bus Group Sightseeing Island Private Tour: $36
- Roatan Zipline & Eco walk/Suspension Bridge Combo Tours: $45
- Roatan Comprehensive Real Estate Tour Experience: $45
- Private Roatan Shopping Tour with Local Guide: $45
- Customizable Island Tour While on Roatan: $45
- Roatan VIP island tour in Honduras: $45
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
- Roatan global Tours in Roatan Island Honduras: $45
- Private Roatan Sightseeing Tour: $49
- Roatan Private island tour In Honduras: $50
- Roatan : Private Customizeble Tour with Driver & Guide: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $2.84Roatan $6.49
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 Coffee and Chocolate Tour with Brewery Stop: $90
- Roatan Horseback Ride, Island Tour and Brewery Tasting: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Roatan, we can see that Bali is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia 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 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 Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Roatan?
Bali has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Bali 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.