Which place is cheaper, Boquete or Grand-Bourg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Grand-Bourg and Boquete 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.
Marie-Galante is an island of the Guadeloupe archipelago, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. Sometimes called the "Big Pancake" for its circular shape and flat terrain, the island is a prime location for sugar fields which provide the ingredients for Marie Galante's famous cane juice rum. The island is also known for its many windmills, beaches, and historic plantations.
Boquete is a village located in the pacific west of Panama. This town very recently became an attractive destination for tourists and expatriates. Before the early 2000's, it was a quiet town hidden away in the mountains with very little tourism. After the development of Valle Escondido, which is a largely residential area, many North Americans flocked to this town and an expat community developed. Boquete is known for it's near perfect year round temperature of about seventy degrees Fahrenheit, beautiful untouched nature, and world renowned coffee.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Grand-Bourg is €180, while the average daily cost in Boquete is €49. 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 Grand-Bourg and Boquete in more detail.
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Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Boquete are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand-Bourg and Boquete, we can see that Grand-Bourg is more expensive. And not only is Boquete much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand-Bourg is in Caribbean Islands and Boquete 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 Boquete would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Boquete 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 Grand-Bourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand-Bourg than you might in Boquete.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grand-Bourg Expensive? and Is Boquete Expensive?.
Boquete has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of Grand-Bourg. When comparing the sizes of Grand-Bourg and Boquete, 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.