Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Saint John's?
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 Saint John's can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Saint John's?
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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
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 $74Saint John's $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $74, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is $222. 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 Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $42Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $84Saint John's $240
Compare Hotels in Bali and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Saint John's? 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 $9.12Saint John's $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$3.13
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 DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Uluwatu & South Kuta: $31
- Bali Gili Fast Boat Transfer Ticket All Inclusive: $51
- 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 Spa Treatment with Airport Transfers (Departure): $56
- Bali Spiritual: Blessing Ceremony, Pristine Nature and Transfer: $109
- 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 White Water Rafting with Lunch and Private Transfer: $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Airport (ANU): $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua Airport (ANU) to St. John's Port: $50
- Airport Transfer from/to all resorts in Antigua - Water Inc.: $60
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Island to Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU)- Private Transfer: $78
- Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU) to island Private Transfer: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 $21Saint John's $68
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.25
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$27
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Lunch for Two$8.14
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Lunch for 2$9.02
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Dinner for 2$9.89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Private Tour Rafting Uluwatu Kecak Dance Sunset and Dinner in Jimbaran Bay: $28
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach: $29
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak And Dinner Half Day Private Guided Tour: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $33
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
- Bali Night Market Food Tour From Ubud: $35
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $11Saint John's $103
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$54
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Snorkelling Trip$13
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Cooking School$28
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: $9.12
- Private ATV Quad Bike Guided Adventure in Ubud: $12
- Private Tour to New Indonesia Urban Destination: $13
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Uluwatu Temple and Karang Boma Cliff Tour with Tickets: $15
- Watersport activity Ocean walker, Parasailing Adventure & Banana Boat: $18
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $19
- All-Inclusive White Water Rafting Adventure in Ubud: $19
- 1-Day Instant Entry Ticket to Waterbom Bali: $19
- Bali Nusa Dua Theatre: Devdan Show Tickets: $20
- Ubud: Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces, Temple & Waterfalls Tour: $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chariot City Tour Antigua: $20
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience : $66
- Small-Group Hiking Experience in Antigua: $70
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- Stingray City Experience Antigua - ONLY TICKET: $73
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Kayak Eco Adventures Glass Kayak Nature and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- Authentic Antiguan Experience: $79
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA : $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.23Saint John's $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's 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 Saint John's 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Saint John's?
Bali has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Saint John's, 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.
When is the best time to visit Bali or Saint John's?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Bali or Saint John's in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Saint John's. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
April to September in Bali is the dry season. Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Bali usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Saint John's during summer. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
Bali is around the same temperature as Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Bali or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bali as well as Saint John's. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
October to March in Bali is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Bali usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In the autumn, Bali often gets more sunshine than Saint John's. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Bali is around the same temperature as Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bali in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Bali or Saint John's in the Winter?
Both Saint John's and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Bali is October to March. In January, Bali usually receives around the same amount of rain as Saint John's. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. Bali usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during winter. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bali is generally around the same temperature as Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 26°C (79°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Bali or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's and Bali during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
April to September is the dry season in Bali. Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bali usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bali. In the spring, Bali often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Saint John's. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
Bali is around the same temperature as Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Bali
| Bali | Saint John's | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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