Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bucharest or Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Bucharest and Saint John's. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Bucharest or Saint John's?
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBucharest $139Saint John's $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $139, 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 Bucharest and Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $63Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $126Saint John's $240
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest 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: Bucharest Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $26Saint John's $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Bucharest to Drobeta Turnu Severin - Private Transfer - Driver and Car: $208
- ATV Adrenaline Race in Carpathian with Private Transfer: $142
- Airport Bucharest Transfer: $54
- Airport Henri Coanda (Otopeni) to Bucharest - Private Transfer - Driver: $44
- Airport Private Transfer - to or from any Bucharest hotel: $65
- Airport Transfer - Bucharest Otopeni Henri Coandă Airport : $18
- Airport Transfer Bucharest - Brasov ,Brasov- Bucharest: $66
- Airport to Bucharest - Private Transfer from Henri Coanda Airport OTP Otopeni : $44
- Airport to Bucharest /Private Transfer from OTP Henri Coanda: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bucharest Airport OTP to Brasov in Business Car: $148
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bucharest Airport OTP to Brasov in Luxury Van: $163
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bucharest Airport OTP to Bucharest City: $51
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:
- 3-Hours Stingray City - Transfer, Spanish-Italian Guide Included: $155
- Airport Transfer from/to all resorts in Antigua - Water Inc.: $60
- Airport Transfers to Antigua Hotels/Resorts: $170
- Antigua - VIP Fast Track On Arrival ONLY And Round Trip Transfer : $99
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Antigua V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to Island - Round-Trip Transfer : $156
- Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU) to island Private Transfer: $78
- Antigua&BarbudaV.C.Bird Airport(ANU)to island hotels-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $255
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- Biggvee Premium Airport One Way Transfer: $200
- Island to Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU)- Private Transfer: $78
- Luxury Airport transfer from or to Antigua Airport : $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's and Bucharest 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 dayBucharest $59Saint John's $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Dinner at the Museum of Communism - Traditional Food Tour: $54
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $60
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $64
- Cooking Class traditional food: $66
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $87
- Private Walking Food Tour - Culture, History & Traditions: $99
- Discover Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour: $109
- Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $116
- Historical and Cultural Tour with Romanian Cuisine dinner: $142
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $203
- Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $229
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.Bucharest $15Saint John's $103
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Buchaest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour: $5.37
- Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket: $13
- A Tale of Bucharest Old Town Walking Tour: $16
- Communism Walking Tour from Lenin to Ceausescu in Bucharest: $16
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour: $18
- Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket: $20
- Palace of Parliament Bucharest 1 Hour Guided Tour: $21
- Virtual Reality Experience: $21
- Calea Victoriei and Old Town Highlights Tour: $22
- Guided Tour at museum Casa Storck: $22
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Bucharest: $22
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 dayBucharest $9.28Saint John's $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekend Pub Crawl: $24
- Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
- From Romanian Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $38
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $43
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $43
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
- Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $52
- Guided Pub Crawl in Bucharest: $56
- Bucharest Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $57
- Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $59
- Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bucharest and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Bucharest much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bucharest 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 Bucharest would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bucharest 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 Bucharest.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bucharest Expensive? and Is Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Saint John's?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest 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 Bucharest or Saint John's?
Bucharest 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 Bucharest or Saint John's in the Summer?
Both Saint John's and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Bucharest is cooler than Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bucharest. Bucharest usually receives more sunshine than Saint John's during summer. Bucharest gets 289 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In July, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBucharest 23°C (73°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Saint John's in the Autumn?
Both Saint John's and Bucharest during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Bucharest for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
In the autumn, Bucharest is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bucharest in October average around 13°C (55°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Bucharest often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Bucharest gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bucharest usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBucharest 13°C (55°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Saint John's in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Saint John's. Many visitors come to Bucharest in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bucharest can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Bucharest is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around -1°C (29°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. Bucharest usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during winter. Bucharest gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBucharest -1°C (29°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Saint John's in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Saint John's. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the activities around the city during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
Bucharest is much colder than Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In the spring, Bucharest often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Bucharest gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Bucharest usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBucharest 12°C (54°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Bucharest
| Bucharest | Saint John's | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (29°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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