Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Bangkok?
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 Bangkok or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and Bonaire can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bangkok or Bonaire?
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $102Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $102, 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 Bangkok and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $49Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $98Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok 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: Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $6.36Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.43
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Skytrain Ticket$4.86
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.97
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Ferry Ride$0.79
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Taxi From Airport$7.60
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Short Taxi Ride$2.74
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Boat Taxi$1.52
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Trains to airport$4.86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Gems Gallery Phuket with Round Trip Hotel Transfers: $1.85
- Erawan Museum Admission Ticket with Transfer: $13
- Suvarnabhumi BKK Airport Private Transfer to City Center: $15
- Suvarnabhumi BKK Airport Private Transfer to/from Bangkok/Pattaya: $15
- Arrival Transfer from BKK Airport to Bangkok Hotel: $15
- Bangkok Ancient City Admission Ticket With Optional Transfers: $15
- Private Transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK): $15
- Private transfer from Hotel in Bangkok to BKK Airport: $17
- Shared Airport Transfer: Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Bangkok Hotel: $19
- Transfer Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK) to Bangkok City Center: $19
- Transfer Bangkok City Center to Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK): $19
- Bangkok Airport & Intercity Transfers by Spacious Private Vehicle: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Bangkok 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 dayBangkok $35Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$27
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.08
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.37
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.91
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.08
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Pad Thai$2.13
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Airport Lunch for 2$17
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Lunch for 2$23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck Ticket with Buffet Lunch or Dinner: $24
- Meridian Sunset Cruise Dinner Buffet from Bangkok: $25
- Chao Phraya Princess Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $26
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $26
- Alangka Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $26
- Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok's Old Town with Market Tour: $29
- Smile Riverside Cruise Luxury Buffet Dinner from Bangkok: $31
- Alangka Dinner Cruise from Bangkok on Chao Phraya River ICONSIAM: $31
- River Star Princess Dinner Cruise Tour from Bangkok: $32
- Authentic Thai Cooking with the Largest market visit &TukTuk ride: $32
- Royal Princess Dinner Cruise: Bangkok Chao Phraya River: $32
- Chao Phraya Cruise +Indian Buffet Dinner: $34
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.Bangkok $17Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.86
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.52
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.08
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$73
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Fish Pedicure$4.56
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.04
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Siriraj Museum (2)$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bangkok Chinatown Eats: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Chao Phraya Tourist Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Boat from Bangkok: $6.17
- Bangkok Walking Tour 2h40 and 22 audio reviews: $6.63
- Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl.): $6.99
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $6.99
- Bangkok's Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Bangkok's Wireless Road: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Bangkok Art and Culture Hidden Gems Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.63
- Ancient City Bangkok and Erawan Museum Tickets: $9.68
- Bangkok Erawan Museum Ticket (NON-THAI): $9.87
- Erawan Museum & Ancient City Admission Ticket - Bangkok: $9.87
- Erawan Museum Ticket (NON THAI): $9.87
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
- Yacht tour with local guide & snorkeling activities: $57
- Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour: $59
- Highlights of Bonaire & Cultural Experience: $59
- Tour in North and South Bonaire Guided: $63
- Explore North & South Tour: $65
- Small-Group Guided North & South Tour of Bonaire with Pick Up: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.55Bonaire $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Sunset Rooftop, TukTuk Ride, Night Market & Bar Crawl: $21
- GoGo Bar Crawl With Party Vehicle and Party Guide: $62
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bangkok 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 Bangkok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangkok 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 Bangkok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Bonaire?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 380 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok 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.