Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Dubrovnik?
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 Dubrovnik or Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Roatan? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Dubrovnik or Roatan?
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
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 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubrovnik €158Roatan €37
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is €158, while the average daily cost in Roatan is €37. 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 Dubrovnik and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubrovnik €65Roatan €9.15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubrovnik €130Roatan €18
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Dubrovnik 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: Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubrovnik €22Roatan €15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town€1.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Private Luxury Transfer: $17
- Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) Private Luxury Transfer: $17
- Cavtat, Mlini & Srebreno to Dubrovnik Old Town Speedboat Transfer: $23
- Private transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city: $23
- Private Transfer between Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik Airport: $31
- Convenient Bus Transfer from/to Split: $33
- Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $37
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Cavtat: $38
- Private Transfer: Dubrovnik Airport to Cavtat: $40
- Dubrovnik hotels to Dubrovnik Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Dubrovnik Cruise Port to Dubrovnik Arrival Private Transfer: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi€3.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Roatan Buggy Adventure, Snorkeling, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $199
- Scuba Dive in the West End of Roatan with Private Transfer: $155
- Parasailing, Beach Break, Chocolate Factory with Transfer: $150
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $149
- Extreme Zipline, City Tour, Chocolate, Rum Factory, Beach Break, Transfer: $145
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $120
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $119
- East Sightseeing, Mangrove Tunnel Snorkel, Hole in the Wall, with Transfer: $115
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $110
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Dubrovnik 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 dayDubrovnik €75Roatan €13
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)€29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastro Dinner and Cruise around Dubrovnik Old Town: $89
- Dubrovnik Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $113
- Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $114
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $124
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour With 8 Authentic Croatian Tastings: $136
- Richet Cooking Class Discover Dubrovnik Culinary Treasures: $137
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $149
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $157
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $160
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $198
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $274
- Dubrovnik Food Tour with Friendly Local Guide: $279
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to West End for Dinner and Nightlife: $70
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubrovnik €15Roatan €22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)€13
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)€53
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)€45
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- Self Guided Private Tour of Dubrovnik's Best Kept Secrets: $1.12
- Dubrovnik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.41
- Dubrovnik Medieval Adventure: Self-Guided City Quest: $4.85
- Game of Thrones Filming Locations Audio Tour in Dubrovnik: $5.00
- Selfguide® Secrets Tour Dubrovnik with Game of Thrones Spots: $5.14
- Self guided walking tour of Dubrovnik with audio guide: $5.71
- Dubrovnik 50 minute Panoramic Cruise: $5.72
- Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones self-guided tour with mobile app: $8.99
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $9.13
- Dubrovnik Old Town Self-Guided Tour: Game of Thrones & History: $9.89
- Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- Museum of Selfies & Illusions Dubrovnik Ticket: $10
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 1 Stop Snorkel Adventure with Beach Break: $45
- 2 Hour Zip Lining Private Tour in Mahogany Bay: $65
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV Adventure , Zip Line , Horseback Ride Combo Tour: $175
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $132
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $159
- Beer and Food Tasting Experience at Roatan Island Brewing Company: $100
- Catamaran Cruise, Open Bar, Food and Snorkeling: $165
- City Tour Monkeys and Sloths with Zipline: $80
- Cruise Excursion – 2 Scuba Dives with transport (for certified divers): $185
- Cruise Friendly Sloths, Monkeys JungleZipline Adventure in Roatán: $100
- Cruise Travelers West Bay Beach Break with Island Tour in Roatan: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubrovnik €16Roatan €5.78
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $40
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $44
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $69
- Private Scenic Sunset Tour & Premium Wine Tasting Above Dubrovnik: $74
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $79
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $91
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $91
- Half-Day Tour from Dubrovnik to Konavle with Wine Tasting: $103
- Full Day Korcula and Peljesac Wine Tasting Tour in Dubrovnik: $112
- Peljesac Peninsula Day Trip from Wine Tasting and Ston Village Tour: $132
- Private Dubrovnik Highlights & Wine Tasting Tour: $142
- Luxury Speedboat Tour with Wine Tasting in Dubrovnik: $143
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 ATV Adventure, Island Tour and Craft Brewery Experience: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubrovnik and Roatan, we can see that Dubrovnik is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik is in Europe 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Roatan?
Dubrovnik has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik 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.