Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Helsinki?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Helsinki or Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Helsinki and Saint John's 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: Helsinki or Saint John's?
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital of Finland and dates back to 1550. Helsinki is an international metropolis with a diverse population, but also a small town vibe. The city itself has a population of just over 600,000 but the metropolitan area, including Espoo and Vantaa, has a population of more than 1.3 million. There are many outdoor bars and cafes that take advantage of the warmer summer months. During this time there are long days, and the population floods into the street after a long and cold winter, so visiting during the summer is a fun and lively experience.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Finland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Finland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHelsinki €139Saint John's €206
The average daily cost (per person) in Helsinki is €139, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is €206. 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 Helsinki and Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHelsinki €73Saint John's €111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHelsinki €146Saint John's €222
Compare Hotels in Helsinki and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Helsinki or Saint John's? 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: Helsinki Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Helsinki €22Saint John's €16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Helsinki
Also for Helsinki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Helsinki airport HEL to Helsinki by luxury van: $76
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HEL to Helsinki in Business Car: $97
- Departure Private Transfer Helsinki City to Helsinki Airport HEL by business car: $64
- Guided Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki / Include hotel transfers: $218
- Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Helsinki City hotel Round-Trip Transfer: $83
- Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Helsinki City hotels - Arrival Transfer: $41
- Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Helsinki West Terminal - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
- Helsinki Airport (HEL): One-Way Transfer to/from Helsinki: $145
- Helsinki Airport (HEL): Transfer to Helsinki Cruise Terminal: $130
- Helsinki Airport VIP Transfers: Exclusive Comfort&Efficiency: $135
- Helsinki Private Airport & City Transfer: $82
- Helsinki Private Transfer: $158
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus€1.41
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Taxi From Airport€6.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Island Hotels: $79
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Airport (ANU): $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua Airport (ANU) to St. John's Port: $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua & Barbuda V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to island: $113
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers & Tour in Antigua & Barbuda: $200
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $99
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax. Zone C: Hotels: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Helsinki or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's and Helsinki 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 dayHelsinki €34Saint John's €63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- FOOD Tour with Rooftop Bar Visit in Helsinki: $107
- FOOD Tour with Roof Top Bar in Helsinki: $108
- Helsinki Food Tour Including Tastings: $164
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Helsinki €27Saint John's €96
Tours and Activities in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tip-Based City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $2.15
- Free Evening Helsinki Tour - A Walk through Centuries: $2.61
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Tip-based Free Walking Tour Helsinki - RED UMBRELLA TOURS: $5.13
- Escape Game and Tour: $7.00
- Helsinki Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $7.00
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Helsinki's Historical Highlights: $7.99
- Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket: $8.61
- From Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna: $8.70
- Helsinki Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Suomenlinna: Museum Ticket: $9.69
- Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu€2.78
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 6-Hours Guided Stingray Tour in the East Coast of Antigua: $161
- Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour: $125
- Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation: $190
- Adventure Power Boat Tour Antigua and Private Laviscount Island: $170
- Animal Lovers Dream Tour: $180
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $180
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $85
- Antigua Seafood Lunch Cruise From St. John's: $135
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour: $110
- Antigua Sunset Catamaran Cruise From St. John's: $116
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHelsinki €16Saint John's €17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Helsinki and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Helsinki much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Helsinki is in Europe and Saint John's 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 Helsinki would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Helsinki 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's than you might in Helsinki.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Helsinki Expensive? and Is Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Helsinki or Saint John's?
Helsinki has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Helsinki and Saint John's, 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.
When is the best time to visit Helsinki or Saint John's?
Helsinki has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Helsinki or Saint John's in the Summer?
Both Saint John's and Helsinki during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Helsinki for the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
Helsinki is much colder than Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Helsinki averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Helsinki. In the summer, Helsinki often gets more sunshine than Saint John's. Helsinki gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Helsinki usually gets less rain in July than Saint John's. Helsinki gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHelsinki 17°C (62°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Helsinki or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Helsinki and Saint John's. Many visitors come to Helsinki in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Helsinki is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Helsinki in October average around 6°C (42°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. Helsinki usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during autumn. Helsinki gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Helsinki usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Helsinki gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHelsinki 6°C (42°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Helsinki or Saint John's in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Helsinki as well as Saint John's. Most visitors come to Helsinki for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
Helsinki can be very cold during winter. In January, Helsinki is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Helsinki average around -6°C (21°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In the winter, Helsinki often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Helsinki gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun.
Helsinki usually gets less rain in January than Saint John's. Helsinki gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHelsinki -6°C (21°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Helsinki or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's and Helsinki are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Helsinki because of the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Helsinki can be very cold. Helsinki is much colder than Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Helsinki averages around 3°C (37°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. Helsinki usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during spring. Helsinki gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In April, Helsinki usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Helsinki gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHelsinki 3°C (37°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Helsinki
| Helsinki | Saint John's | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -6°C (21°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 34 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 9°C (49°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (51°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (26°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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