Which place is cheaper, Antwerp or Johor Bahru?
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 Johor Bahru or Antwerp?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Johor Bahru or Antwerp? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Johor Bahru or Antwerp?
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital of the state of Johor in Southern Malaysia. Though it is largely industrial and does not typically cater to tourists, especially compared to the grandeur of neighboring Singapore, the city does have some opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Malaysia, The Best Tours for Seniors to Malaysia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels.
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Johor Bahru Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJohor Bahru $66Antwerp $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Johor Bahru is $66, while the average daily cost in Antwerp is $170. 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 Johor Bahru and Antwerp in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJohor Bahru $41Antwerp $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohor Bahru $82Antwerp $160
Compare Hotels in Johor Bahru and Antwerp
Looking for a hotel in Johor Bahru or Antwerp? 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: Johor Bahru Hotel Prices and Antwerp Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Johor Bahru $13Antwerp $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johor Bahru
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johor Bahru:
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Cameron Highlands Transfer [Van]: $122
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur Transfer [Car]: $214
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Malacca Transfer [Car]: $161
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Malacca Transfer [Van]: $58
- Johor Bahru City to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $105
- Johor Bahru to Cameron Highland Hotels (Door to Door) Private Transfer: $235
- Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur Airport 1-way Transfer: $125
- Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $125
- Johor Bahru to Mersing jetty Private Transfer: $95
- Johor Hotels to Malacca Hotels (Door to Door) Transfer: $141
- LEGOLAND Malaysia Admission Ticket with Return Transfer from Kuala Lumpur: $188
- LEGOLAND Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur City Hotels One-way Transfer: $105
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Belgium: Private Airport Transfer Service: $105
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $170
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $182
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $183
Is it cheaper to fly into Johor Bahru or Antwerp?
Prices for flights to both Antwerp and Johor Bahru 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 dayJohor Bahru $16Antwerp $76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johor Bahru
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johor Bahru.
- Singapore: Christmas Dinner Cruise with 7 Course XMAS Menu: $289
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- Private Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Antwerp with Aastha: $124
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johor Bahru $8.04Antwerp $9.23
Tours and Activities in Johor Bahru
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johor Bahru are as follows:
- Firefly Tour Johor Bahru@Kota Tinggi Firefly Park: $6.53
- Brooklyn Cruise at Puteri Harbour: $11
- Singapore: Wings of Time Show Entry Ticket: $17
- Malaysia: Johor Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast Entry Ticket: $18
- Adventure Waterpark Ticket Desaru Coast: $19
- Dino Rescue Squad - Cinematic Walkthrough VR Experience: $19
- Johor: LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket: $21
- Singapore Sentosa Cable Car Sky Pass E-Tickets: $21
- Wings of Time Fireworks Symphony Tickets: $23
- Legoland Malaysia Admission Ticket (All Rides & Attractions): $24
- Legoland Malaysia Theme Park E-Tickets: $25
- Malaysia : LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket: $26
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.42
- Tasting Tour: A Taste of Antwerp (Fries, Waffles, Beer & More): $3.43
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.43
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.48
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt & Best Landmarks Self Guided Walking Tour: $4.58
- Antwerp Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.03
- Antwerp Jewish Heart Self Guided Podcast Tour: $5.48
- TOP Antwerp : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.72
- Antwerp Audio guided walking tour 2h15 and 21 audio commentary: $6.75
- Antwerp Self Guided Tour of Severed Hands and A Diamond Heist: $7.99
- Antwerp Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $11
- Hidden Antwerp Self Guided Tour: History, Art and Fashion: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohor Bahru $5.25Antwerp $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $19
- Antwerp Pub Crawl: $69
- Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $103
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johor Bahru and Antwerp, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Johor Bahru much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Johor Bahru is in Asia and Antwerp is in Europe, 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 Johor Bahru would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Johor Bahru 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp than you might in Johor Bahru.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Johor Bahru Expensive? and Is Antwerp Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Johor Bahru or Antwerp?
Johor Bahru has a larger population, and is about 75% larger than the population of Antwerp. When comparing the sizes of Johor Bahru and Antwerp, 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.