Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Hiroshima?
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 Hiroshima or Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hiroshima and Roatan 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: Hiroshima or Roatan?
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is positioned on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea and is an industrial city made up of many zigzagging rivers and wide boulevard streets. Today Hiroshima is a modern and vibrant city with great food and an energetic nightlife, but the image that remains in most visitor's minds is the Hiroshima of 1945 when it became the horrific sight of the first atomic bomb attack. Hiroshima shares the colorful neon atmosphere of other major Japanese cities and its hard to recognize the city immortalized all those years ago on that fateful day.
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 Adventure Tours to Japan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Hiroshima Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHiroshima $115Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Hiroshima is $115, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Hiroshima and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHiroshima $61Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHiroshima $122Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Hiroshima and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Hiroshima 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: Hiroshima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hiroshima $9.21Roatan $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hiroshima
Also for Hiroshima, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Hiroshima Port Terminal ↔ Hiroshima: $116
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Hiroshima Port: $160
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Hiroshima Port: $177
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Port to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): $177
- Private Airport Transfer: Hiroshima Airport ⇄ Hiroshima City: $177
- Hiroshima City: Private Transfer to/from Hiroshima Airport: $189
- Iwakuni Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $244
- Private Arrival Transfer From Hiroshima International Airport to Hiroshima City: $250
- Private Transfer Hiroshima Airport: $269
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Scuba Dive in the West End of Roatan with Private Transfer: $155
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $152
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $130
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $128
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $112
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer – Roatán: $89
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $61
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- Catch a ride to West End & back to Port, Hotel or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $60
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Hiroshima or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Hiroshima 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 dayHiroshima $48Roatan $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hiroshima
For Hiroshima, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki Dinner & Hiroshima Kagura Performance: $28
- Hiroshima Night Walk & Traditional Okonomiyaki Dinner Tour: $52
- Okonomiyaki Cooking Class with a Local Chef: $59
- Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner: $82
- Dinner Cruise on HANAIKADA (Raft-Type Boat) with Scenic View of Miyajima: $92
- Home Made Onigiri and Matcha Cooking Class in Hiroshima: $95
- Bar Hopping Food Tour: $103
- Hiroshima Peace Bicycle Tour and Okonomiyaki Dinner: $104
- Private Japanese Cooking Class in Hiroshima with Machiko's Family: $109
- Refined Japanese Home Cooking Class Private Lesson in HIROSHIMA: $148
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $182
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $221
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Cooking classes from a Local!: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hiroshima $5.11Roatan $25
Tours and Activities in Hiroshima
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hiroshima.
- Hiroshima LAGOON Nightclub Admission Ticket For Foreign: $6.32
- Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea): $6.76
- LAGOON Nightclub Admission Ticket(For Foreign): $6.76
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour Miyoshi City's Old Town Legend: $9.99
- Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket: $11
- HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER Admission Ticket: $16
- Abacus & Calligraphy Experience Near Hiroshima Peace Park: $20
- Hiroshima and Peace Park Private guided Tour: $22
- Peace Memorial Park Guided Walking Tour: $22
- Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome Tour: $23
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: A Guided Tour: $24
- Hiroshima Journey to Peace A Walking Tour: $24
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkel Experience in Roatan: $50
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV & community adventure, Mangrove tour, food tasting and Beach: $139
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $99
- ATVS, Sloths and Monkeys, Beach Break Private Tour: $130
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $120
- Beer and Food Tasting Experience at Roatan Island Brewing Company: $100
- Catamaran Cruise, Open Bar, Food and Snorkeling: $165
- Cruise Travelers West Bay Beach Break with Island Tour in Roatan: $50
- Custom Private Roatan Shuttle Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace: $30
- Custom Roatan Cruise Excursion and Island Tour: $55
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHiroshima $11Roatan $6.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Hiroshima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Hiroshima:
- Private Goma Fire Ritual, Lunch & Sake Brewery Visits: $200
- Saijo Sake Tasting and Brewery Walking Tour in Hiroshima: $262
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hiroshima and Roatan, we can see that Hiroshima is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hiroshima is in Asia 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 Hiroshima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hiroshima or Roatan?
Hiroshima has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Hiroshima 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.