Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Berlin or Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Saint John's, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Berlin or Saint John's?
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
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 Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBerlin €137Saint John's €206
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €137, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is €206. 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 Berlin and Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBerlin €64Saint John's €111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin €128Saint John's €222
Compare Hotels in Berlin and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Berlin 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: Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Berlin €18Saint John's €16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket€1.40
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Bahn Ticket€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Dresden with 2 Hours of Sightseeing: $245
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City by Luxury Van: $142
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City in Business Car: $135
- Arrival Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $142
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $72
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $109
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $114
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $32
- Berlin Airport Arrival Transfer to Potsdam Hotels: $174
- Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Business Car: $80
- Berlin Airporttransfer, Driver, Chauffeur, Limousinenservice: $108
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€1.41
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Taxi From Airport€6.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Antigua&BarbudaV.C.Bird Airport(ANU)to island hotels-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $255
- Biggvee Premium Airport One Way Transfer: $200
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers & Tour in Antigua & Barbuda: $200
- Airport Transfers to Antigua Hotels/Resorts: $170
- Antigua V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to Island - Round-Trip Transfer : $156
- 3-Hours Stingray City - Transfer, Spanish-Italian Guide Included: $155
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax Zone D: Hotels: $130
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax. Zone C: Hotels: $120
- Private Transfer from Antigua & Barbuda V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to island: $113
- Antigua - VIP Fast Track On Arrival ONLY And Round Trip Transfer : $99
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $99
- Luxury Airport transfer from or to Antigua Airport : $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's and Berlin 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 dayBerlin €52Saint John's €63
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go€5.00
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Turkish Sandwich€2.00
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Currywurst€2.00
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2 Pho Noodles€9.00
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)€60
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Mauer Park (2)€11
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Coffees at Impala€7.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $18
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $64
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $80
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.Berlin €22Saint John's €96
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)€20
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Berlin": $3.22
- Selfguided Audiotour "Center of Power": $3.22
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.23
- Third Reich and Holocaust Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- Self Guided Tours Berlin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.26
- Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour: $3.28
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.28
- Berlin tour - Free offer - in Italian: $3.77
- Museum Island Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.77
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.77
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€2.78
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 6-Hours Guided Stingray Tour in the East Coast of Antigua: $161
- Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour: $125
- Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation: $190
- Adventure Power Boat Tour Antigua and Private Laviscount Island: $170
- Animal Lovers Dream Tour: $180
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $180
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $85
- Antigua Seafood Lunch Cruise From St. John's: $135
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour: $110
- Antigua Sunset Catamaran Cruise From St. John's: $116
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBerlin €16Saint John's €17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $33
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $70
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $215
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $251
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Berlin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Berlin is in Europe 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 Berlin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Berlin 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 Berlin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Berlin Expensive? and Is Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Berlin or Saint John's?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Berlin 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 Berlin or Saint John's?
Berlin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Berlin or Saint John's in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Berlin as well as Saint John's. Many visitors come to Berlin in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
Berlin is cooler than Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Berlin this time of the year. In the summer, Berlin often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Saint John's. Berlin gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Berlin usually gets less rain in July than Saint John's. Berlin gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBerlin 19°C (66°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Saint John's in the Autumn?
Both Saint John's and Berlin are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Berlin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Berlin is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Berlin in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. Berlin usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during autumn. Berlin gets 106 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In October, Berlin usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Berlin gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBerlin 10°C (50°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Saint John's in the Winter?
Both Saint John's and Berlin during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Berlin because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
The weather in Berlin can be very cold. In January, Berlin is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Berlin average around -0°C (31°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Berlin often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Berlin gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun.
Berlin usually gets less rain in January than Saint John's. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBerlin -0°C (31°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Saint John's in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Berlin and Saint John's. The activities around the city are the main draw to Berlin this time of year. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Berlin is much colder than Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around 9°C (47°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. Berlin usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during spring. Berlin gets 160 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Berlin usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBerlin 9°C (47°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Berlin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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