Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Las Vegas and Bonaire. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Las Vegas or Bonaire?
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
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 Northern Lights Tours in Alaska, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America.
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Las Vegas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLas Vegas $369Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Las Vegas is $369, 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 Las Vegas and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLas Vegas $158Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLas Vegas $316Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Las Vegas and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Las Vegas 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: Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Las Vegas $53Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Manila: MNL Airport Private Transfer to/from Manila City Center: $15
- LAS Airport Private Transfer to/from Las Vegas: $17
- Las Vegas Stripe: Private Transfer to/from Harry Reid LAS Airport: $18
- LAS Airport Private Transfer to/from Strip Hotels: $18
- Private Transfer from Las Vegas Stripe to LAS Airport: $19
- Private Transfer from Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $27
- Private Transfer to Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $27
- Transfer Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport: $39
- Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport(LAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Las Vegas - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Las Vegas Airport Private Hotel Transfer up to 5 passengers: $44
- Manila- Private Airport Transfers (SEDAN): $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Las Vegas or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Las Vegas 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 dayLas Vegas $139Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Manila Street Food tour and Drinks Tasting : Eat like a local: $45
- "Classic Country" show & dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson: $49
- "Back to the Hits" show & dinner at Firelight Barn: $49
- Cowboy Christmas Show & Dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson NV: $49
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $51
- Interactive Murder Mystery Show and Dinner at Firelight Barn: $58
- Manila Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Binondo Bites Manila Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience and Tasting: $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience: $73
- Chocolate Truffle Making Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Las Vegas $78Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- Discover Vegas Hidden Spots: Your Self-Guided Tour: $4.74
- Downtown Las Vegas Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
- Vintage Vegas Self Guided Walking Tour of Fremont Street: $9.99
- Bachelor Party Experience including LIMOUSINE: $9.99
- Bachelor Party Experience w/ Limousine Free Entry: $9.99
- Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Las Vegas’ Glitter Gulch, Ghosts and Gangsters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Ultimate Virtual Reality Fitness and Gaming Experience: $11
- Red Rock Canyon Tour Self-Guided Drive Experience: $13
- Las Vegas Strip Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $15
- Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $15
- Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- Semi Submarine Boat Experience to Klein Bonaire: $33
- Walking Tours & Private Tours on Bonaire: $36
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- Half-Day Bonaire Island Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $46
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Walking Tour with Lunch & Ice Cream: $55
- Yacht tour with local guide & snorkeling activities: $57
- Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour: $59
- Highlights of Bonaire & Cultural Experience: $59
- Tour in North and South Bonaire Guided: $63
- Explore North & South Tour: $65
- Small-Group Guided North & South Tour of Bonaire with Pick Up: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLas Vegas $55Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Bars Unknown Fremont St Bar Crawl with a Local: $31
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
- Las Vegas Bar Crawl by Party Bus with Free Drinks: $49
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
- Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: $49
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
- Downtown Las Vegas Bar Crawl 5 Bars 5 Drinks and Poker Game: $53
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $55
- Las Vegas Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Free Drinks: $59
- Vegas Country Bar Crawl: Party Bus & Drinks Included: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Las Vegas and Bonaire, we can see that Las Vegas is more expensive. And not only is Bonaire much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Las Vegas is in North America 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 Bonaire would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bonaire 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas than you might in Bonaire.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Las Vegas Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Las Vegas or Bonaire?
Las Vegas has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Las Vegas 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.