Should you visit Bangor or New York City?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Bangor and New York City can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Bangor
Located along the Penobscot River in the U.S. State of Maine, modern Bangor really took off as a center for lumber and shipbuilding industries. Logs could easily be floated down-river to be processed and shipped from port on the Atlantic Ocean 30 miles downstream. Eventually lumbering turned to pulp and paper and shipping turned to railroads, but Bangor remains a city symbolic of industry. The city also has much to offer in shopping and entertainment with bookstores, cafes, restaurants, galleries, and museums located in the downtown area.
New York City
The most populated city in the United States, New York City, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River and encompasses both the island of Manhattan as well as the surrounding land on Long Island, most of which is known as Brooklyn. It's a cultural, culinary, theatrical, and art center that has much to offer domestic and international travelers alike. The city covers an area of 305 square miles and has a population of about 8.2 million people in the city proper with 18.7 million in the metropolitan area.
Which city is cheaper, New York City or Bangor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangor is $158, while the average daily cost in New York City is $238. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Bangor and New York City in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Bangor is $182. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
For a normal double-occupancy room in New York City, $274 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in New York City, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $137, such as in a hostel.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Bangor cost around $43 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $17.
New York City food costs typically run travelers around $37 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Bangor $43
New York City $37
Typical Food prices in New York City
For New York City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New York City
For New York City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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New York: Dumbo Food Tour:
$13
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SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lunch or Dinner Tour:
$48
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Chinatown Food Tour:
$50
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Brooklyn: 3-Hour Williamsburg Bites Food Tour:
$56
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New York Pizza, Beer, and History Tour:
$69
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Midtown Manhattan: Sights & Bites Food Tour:
$69
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New York Lower East Side Food Tour:
$75
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Lonely Planet Experiences: Brooklyn Small-Group Food Tour:
$79
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Brooklyn: 4.5-Hour Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour:
$82
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Food Tour of Chinatown New York:
$89
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New York City Food Tour:
$89
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New York Chinatown and Downtown Walking and Food Tour:
$114
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $29 per day to get around in Bangor.
To get around in New York City, the average visitor spends $39 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangor:
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Private Transfer from Bangor – County Down to Belfast Airport (BFS):
$107
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Private Transfer from Bangor to Belfast City Airport (BHD):
$57
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Bangor City to Belfast International Airport (BFS) - Departure Private Transfer:
$143
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Bangor Accommodation to Belfast City Airport (BHD) - Departure Private Transfer:
$51
Typical Local Transportation prices in New York City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New York City are as follows:
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Subway
$4.50
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Taxi Ride
$8.00
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Subway
$2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New York City
Also for New York City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Departure Transfer Manhattan to NYC Airports JFK EWR LGA:
$22
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Private Departure Transfer Brooklyn to NYC Airports (JFK) (LGA) (EWR):
$29
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New York City Shared Shuttle Departure Transfer: Hotel to NYC Airports:
$30
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Private All Inclusive New York Transfer: Airport or Manhattan to Cruise Port:
$71
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Manhattan Island-Manhattan Cruise Port Private Transfer:
$82
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Private New York airport transfer: New York airport to Manhattan and Brooklyn:
$83
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Private Transfer from New York City to LaGuardia Airport:
$85
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Private transfer: New York to New York Airport (LGA):
$86
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Private All Inclusive New York City Airport Arrival Transfer:
$90
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Private All Inclusive New York City Airport Departure Transfer:
$90
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New York: Private Transfer to/from LaGuardia Airport (LGA):
$92
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LaGuardia Airport-Brooklyn Cruise Port Private Transfer:
$96
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangor or New York City?
Prices for flights to both New York City and Bangor 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.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $36 per person, per day in Bangor. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
In New York City, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $77 per person, per day.
Typical Entertainment prices in Bangor
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bangor are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Bangor
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bangor are as follows:
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Taste of North Wales - 6 Hour Private Tour from Bangor:
$552
Typical Entertainment prices in New York City
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New York City's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Comedy Show Tickets
$56
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City Map
$8.00
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Broadway Musical
$111
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Broadway Show Program
$10
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Magazine
$6.99
Tours and Activities in New York City
For New York City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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New York: Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Self-Guided Walking Tour:
$6.00
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NYC: Battery Park and Statue of Liberty Self-Guided Tour:
$6.00
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Grand Central Terminal Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$9.00
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9/11 Tribute Museum Admission Ticket:
$12
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Central Park Zoo General Admission Ticket:
$14
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New York Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$14
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Brooklyn Museum General Admission Ticket:
$14
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9/11 Tribute Museum Ticket:
$15
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NYC: 9/11 Tribute Museum & Optional Memorial Walking Tour:
$15
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New York: 2-Hour Superhero Walking Tour:
$18
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New York: The Rubin Museum of Art Admission Ticket:
$19
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New York Aquarium Admission Tickets:
$20
For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Things to do in New York City with Kids, Things to Do in Central Park in NYC, and The Best Museums in New York City.
Alcohol
The average person spends about $18 on alcoholic beverages in Bangor per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typically, people visiting New York City spend on average $23 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in New York City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New York City:
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Greenwich Village Pub Crawl:
$20
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Pub Crawl Tour of Historic Stone Street:
$40
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New York Hell's Kitchen 3-Hour Pub Crawl:
$75
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Wine Tasting Sail Aboard The Classic Schooner Shearwater:
$101
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Long Island Wine Tour:
$105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangor and New York City, we can see that New York City is more expensive. And not only is Bangor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bangor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangor 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 New York City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New York City than you might in Bangor.
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