Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Darwin?
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 Darwin or Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Darwin or Roatan, 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: Darwin or Roatan?
Darwin
Darwin is a tropical city set against the Timor Sea in north central Australia. It is also the capital city of the Northern Territory. Despite being a relatively small city, Darwin is very diverse with residents from all over the world. The city itself has a very relaxed vibe with plenty to do. Visitors can enjoy everything from traditionally Asian style markets to culturally diverse events such as concerts, festivals or art shows.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDarwin $153Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Darwin is $153, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Darwin and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDarwin $68Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDarwin $136Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Darwin and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Darwin or Roatan? 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: Darwin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Darwin $13Roatan $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Darwin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Darwin:
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Shuttle to Train Station$11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darwin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Darwin:
- DRW Airport to Darwin City Centre Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer from Darwin Cruise Port to Darwin city hotels: $85
- Private Transfer from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Darwin Cruise Port: $85
- Private Transfer from Darwin Cruise Port to Darwin Airport (DRW): $85
- Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise with Darwin Transfer Bus: $89
- Darwin to Darwin Int Airport (DRW) - Departure Private Transfer: $100
- Crocodile Jumping Boat Cruise with Transfer from Darwin: $102
- Darwin Int Airport (DRW) to Darwin - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $199
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Airport, Hotel or Cruise Port, Ferry Roatan Private Transfer: $35
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $57
- Honduras Airport(RTB) to Roatan -Arrival Private Transfer: $57
- Mayan Eden Eco Park, Chocolate Factory & Transfer: $59
- Catch a ride to West End & back to Port, Hotel or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $60
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $62
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $62
- Roatan Airport Private Shuttle – Island Transfers: $65
- West Bay Beach, Chocolate, & Rum Factory & Transfer: $67
- Mayan Eden Eco Wildlife Park, City Tour & Private Transfer: $67
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Darwin or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Darwin 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 dayDarwin $71Roatan $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Darwin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Darwin.
- Sunset Harbour Cruise with Fish and Chips Dinner: $72
- Darwin Harbor Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $96
- Cape Adieu Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner: $112
- Signature four course Sunset Dinner Cruise: $112
- Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise: $113
- Waterfront Seafood Dinner with Wine for Two: $132
- Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine: $138
- Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise: $138
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Darwin $17Roatan $25
Tours and Activities in Darwin
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Darwin are as follows:
- Aquascene Fish Feeding Experience: $11
- Explore Delightful Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Larrakia Cultural Centre General Entry Ticket: $22
- Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket: $26
- Big Bus Open-Top Hop-on Hop-off Tour: $32
- Darwin Shore Excursion: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $36
- Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $36
- Adelaide River Queen Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise: $40
- 1 Hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River: $40
- 1-Hour Bombing of Darwin Cruise: $43
- Discover Darwin Harbour: Darwin Harbour Afternoon Cruise: $43
- Adelaide River Cruises - Jumping Crocodile Experience: $44
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Organized trips and adventures: $26
- Roatan Private and Public Snorkel Tours at West Bay Beach: $45
- Roatan Zipline & Eco walk/Suspension Bridge Combo Tours: $45
- Roatan VIP island tour in Honduras: $45
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
- Customizable Island Tour While on Roatan: $45
- Private Customize Roatán Island Tour chocolate Rum local guide: $48
- Roatan VIP Free-Style Private Tour: $49
- Private Roatan Sightseeing Tour: $49
- Extreme Zip Line Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $49
- Roatan Shore Excursion: Hanging Bridges Eco Tour and Beach Break: $50
- Mix and match private island tour: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDarwin $14Roatan $6.49
Typical Alcohol Prices in Darwin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Darwin from other travelers:
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Evening at a Bar$17
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Glass of Wine$5.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan Coffee and Chocolate Tour with Brewery Stop: $90
- Roatan ATV Adventure, Island Tour and Craft Brewery Experience: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Darwin and Roatan, we can see that Darwin is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Darwin is in Pacific and Roatan is in Central America, 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Darwin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Darwin than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Darwin Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Darwin or Roatan?
Darwin has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Darwin and Roatan, 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.