Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Jaipur?
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 Jaipur 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 Jaipur 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: Jaipur or Bonaire?
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
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 Budget Tours to India, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJaipur $21Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $21, 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 Jaipur and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJaipur $11Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJaipur $22Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Jaipur 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: Jaipur Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jaipur $1.46Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfer: $9.60
- Private Train Station Transfer :- From Jaipur Train Station to Hotel: $10
- Private Airport Transfer :- From Jaipur International Airport to Hotel: $10
- Jaipur Airport Transfer: $10
- Private Transfer Jaipur Airport JAI To Jaipur Hotels: $11
- Private Full-Day City Tour with Guide and Transfers: $11
- Full-Day Guided City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $13
- Private Airport Transfer To or From the City Hotel: $17
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Jaipur International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Jaipur to Ajmer: $20
- Jaipur Airport Transfer (Jaipur Airport to Hotels and Homes) in Jaipur: $20
- From Jaipur : Private Transfer To Pushkar: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Port to Bonaire Airport (BON): $59
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Cruise Port to Kralendijk city : $59
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address : $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Jaipur 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 dayJaipur $7.79Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$6.24
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Soda$0.11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $9.92
- Jaipur Home Cooking Experience with Authentic Lunch/Dinner: $14
- Best Food Tour in Jaipur: $15
- Feast on the Streets: Best Jaipur Food Tour: $15
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals : $16
- Amber Fort Light & Sound Show with Dinner: $17
- Cooking Class and Cultural Evening with Locals: $17
- Jaipur Half-Day tour: Bazaar & Street Food Tour by Car or Tuk-Tuk: $18
- Cooking Class with a Local Family: $20
- Cooking Class with Local Family and Pickup: $20
- Jaipur Pink City Cooking Class: $21
- Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
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
- Discover the Flavors of Bonaire with the Bonaire Snack Food Tour: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jaipur $3.62Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.14
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- Private Half-Day Instagram Tour with Guide: $1.80
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk: $2.00
- Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar & City Palace Guided Tour: $2.24
- Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $2.40
- Amber Fort Full or Half-Day Guided Tour by Car: $2.40
- Amber Fort, Stepwell & Blind Love Temple Guided Tour: $2.40
- Private Guided Half Day Tour in Jaipur: $2.54
- Jaipur City Sightseeing Private Tour (Half/Full Day Option): $2.70
- Private Full Day Jaipur City Tour with Pick-Up &Drop: $2.82
- Private City Tour with Car, Guide, Tickets & Lunch: $2.85
- Private Tour by Tuk-Tuk for Sightseeing in Jaipur: $3.20
- From Private Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Tour: $3.30
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
- Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $164
- North & South Highlights Guided Group Tour: $100
- Private Highlights Island Tour Lunch/Snorkling incl: $185
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJaipur $2.58Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Jaipur Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jaipur is in Asia 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 Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jaipur or Bonaire?
Jaipur has a larger population, and is about 200 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur 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.