Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Foz do Iguacu?
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 Foz do Iguacu or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Foz do Iguacu and Bonaire can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Foz do Iguacu or Bonaire?
Foz do Iguacu
Foz do Iguacu is a larger city in Brazil that is most famous for the Iguacu Falls. The city serves as an entry point for Paraguay and Argentina as well. The obvious reason to visit the city is to see the beautiful falls, and together with Ciudad del Este, Paraguay and Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, it makes up one of the largest tourism sights in South America.
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 Contiki Tours to Brazil, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFoz do Iguacu $84Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Foz do Iguacu is $84, 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 Foz do Iguacu and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFoz do Iguacu $30Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFoz do Iguacu $60Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Foz do Iguacu and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Foz do Iguacu 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: Foz do Iguacu Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Foz do Iguacu $14Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
- Transfer In Airport Foz - Hotel in Foz do Iguazu: $8.00
- Foz do Iguaçu Airport Shared Transfer: $11
- IGU Airport Transfers: $17
- Transfer from Foz Airport (IGU) to Foz do Iguacu Hotels: $20
- Foz do Iguaçu Airport Private Transfer: $22
- Transfer Paraguay - Shopping: $29
- PRIVATE Transfer Iguassu Airport (IGU) to Hotels in Iguassu: $30
- Private Airport Transfers and Iguaçu National Parks: $38
- Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $45
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer in Foz do Iguaçu: $50
- Transfer from Foz de Iguazu Airport to Hotels on the Argentine side: $70
- Private Transfer from IGU to Any Point within Foz Do Iguaçu City: $80
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 Foz do Iguacu or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Foz do Iguacu 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 dayFoz do Iguacu $39Bonaire $101
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Foz do Iguacu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Foz do Iguacu.
- Rafain Dinner Show: $72
- Boozy Cooking Class in Foz do Iguacu with a chef: $85
- Rafain Steakhouse Show - Dinner and Show Included: $108
- Experience Guamini Mision Dinner and Tango Show Selva Iriapu Hotels Exclusive: $110
- Rafain dinner Samba Show: $120
- Dinner Show - Rafain Steakhouse: $120
- Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu: $134
- Dinner Show Rafain Steakhouse Belmond Hotel Cataratas: $135
- Shared Group: Rafain Dinner and Latin American Show with Transfer: $135
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.Foz do Iguacu $25Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Shopping tour at Duty Free Shop Argentina: $15
- Shopping tour in Paraguay from hotels in Foz do Iguaçu: $15
- Shopping tour in Paraguay from hotels in Foz do Iguaçu: $21
- Three Borders Landmark - Rountrip Transportation + Ticket: $22
- Visit to Itaipu: Entrance Ticket for Panoramic View and shuttle: $24
- City Tour Puerto Iguazu: $24
- Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam - Tickets Included: $32
- Iguassu Falls Shopping Tour: $32
- Day tour Cataratas Brazil and Argentina, both small group: $34
- Guided tour of the Iguacu Falls on the Argentine side: $36
- City Tour Foz do Iguaçu Private: $40
- Exclusive Bike Experience at Iguazu Falls: $40
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- Semi Submarine Boat Experience to Klein Bonaire: $33
- Walking Tours & Private Tours on Bonaire: $36
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- Half-Day Bonaire Island Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $46
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Walking Tour with Lunch & Ice Cream: $55
- Yacht tour with local guide & snorkeling activities: $57
- Highlights of Bonaire & Cultural Experience: $59
- Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour: $59
- Tour in North and South Bonaire Guided: $63
- Explore North & South Tour: $65
- Small-Group Guided North & South Tour of Bonaire with Pick Up: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFoz do Iguacu $12Bonaire $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Foz do Iguacu from other travelers:
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Beer$0.89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Foz do Iguacu and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Foz do Iguacu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Foz do Iguacu is in South America 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 Foz do Iguacu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Foz do Iguacu 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 Foz do Iguacu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Foz do Iguacu Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Foz do Iguacu or Bonaire?
Foz do Iguacu has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Foz do Iguacu 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.