Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Florence?
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 Florence or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence or Bonaire, 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: Florence or Bonaire?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
Bonaire
An island municipality of the Netherlands, Bonaire resides in the Caribbean, east of Central America and north of Venezuela. It is a part of the ABC Islands together with Aruba and Curaçao, and is best known as a tropical vacation destination with many great dive spots, beaches, lagoons, and wildlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence $206Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is $206, while the average daily cost in Bonaire is $299. 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 Florence and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence $99Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence $198Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Florence and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Florence or Bonaire? 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: Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence $25Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$9.14
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Taxi from Airport$29
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In City Parking (Full Day)$34
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.72
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Bus From Airport$5.72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Pisa Airport Direct Transfer to/from Florence Center: $16
- Private Departure Transfer: Florence Train Station: $49
- From La Spezia: Round-trip Transfer to Florence & Accademia: $58
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $63
- Private Transfer from your Hotel in Florence to the Airport: $63
- Florence Airport Private Arrival Transfer to the City: $63
- Luxury Private Transfer from Florence Airport and Vice Versa: $85
- Private Transfer from Scandicci to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $101
- Private Transfer from Campi Bisenzio to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $101
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Campi Bisenzio: $101
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Florence to Pisa Airport or Pisa City: $115
- Florence Private Transfer from or to Florence Airport, Train Station and Hotel: $122
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Florence 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 dayFlorence $71Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.43
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Pasta Cooking Class Tagliatelle Ravioli and Tortelloni: $22
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $28
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine in Florence: $29
- Pasta Cooking Class for Families & Wine and Soft Drinks: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $35
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours: $44
- Fresh Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class +Lots of Good Wine: $45
- Tagliatelle, Ravioli & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $46
- Bites of Florence Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $49
- Eating Florence Street Food Tour Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bonaire
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bonaire.
- Dinner at Sea: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence $34Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$13
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.57
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Firenze Card (for Two)$114
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$23
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.86
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$8.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Florence's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $1.73
- In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour: $3.30
- Florence Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.47
- Florence at Your Feet : A Tour of Its Historic Jewels: $3.47
- Florence Walking Tour: $3.48
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.48
- Explore Florence : Digital Audio Guide Tour: $4.64
- Florence Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.10
- Florence Outer Ring Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.10
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.79
- Santa Maria Del Fiore Self Guided Tour with audio guide: $5.80
- Florence Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $5.90
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- 2 Hours Private Kitesurfing Adventure: $265
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- 4 hour Individual Island Tour for 1 to 12 persons: $180
- Aquaspace Sunset Sail and Snorkel Tour on Bonaire with Diner: $130
- Bonaire Cave Tour: Walk, Climb & Swim: $75
- Bonaire CaveTour Climb, Snorkel & Explore the Hidden Gems : $83
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Bonaire Landsailing Adventures: $79
- Bonaire Shore Excursion: The Bonaire Highlights Tour: $83
- Bonaire island adventure: $110
- Brunch & Snorkel Catamaran Tour: $115
- Catamaran Snorkel & BBQ Sail (cruise friendly): $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence $21Bonaire $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.80
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Bottle of Wine$8.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Tuscan Wine Tasting in a Florentine Osteria: $10
- Authentic Tuscan Wine Tasting Experience: $17
- Florence Nightlife Pub Crawl 3 Bars and 1 Club with Games: $29
- Wine Tasting of Brunello in a Historic Cellar: $34
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $34
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $35
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $37
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $41
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds: $42
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $45
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $46
- Wine Tasting Experience in Ponte Vecchio: Best Tuscany selection!: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florence and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Florence much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence is in Europe and Bonaire 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 Florence would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Florence 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 Bonaire would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bonaire than you might in Florence.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florence Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Bonaire?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Florence and Bonaire, 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.