Which place is cheaper, Oranjestad or Madrid?
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 Madrid or Oranjestad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Madrid and Oranjestad 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: Madrid or Oranjestad?
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMadrid €162Oranjestad €294
The average daily cost (per person) in Madrid is €162, while the average daily cost in Oranjestad is €294. 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 Madrid and Oranjestad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMadrid €78Oranjestad €164
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMadrid €156Oranjestad €328
Compare Hotels in Madrid and Oranjestad
Looking for a hotel in Madrid or Oranjestad? 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: Madrid Hotel Prices and Oranjestad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Madrid €18Oranjestad €30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid- Barajas Airport private transfer, Pick up.: $96
- Arrival Private Transfer Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid City by Van: $89
- Arrival Private Transfer by Business Car from MAD Airport to Madrid: $66
- Arrival Transfer Madrid Airport MAD to Avila City by Sedan: $287
- Arrival Transfer from Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City by Van: $99
- Arrival Transfer from Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid in Private Car: $85
- Arrival Transfer from Madrid MAD Airport to Madrid by Luxury Car: $101
- Arrival Transfer: Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid by Luxury Van: $96
- Departure Private Transfer Madrid to MAD Airport in a Minibus: $172
- Departure Private Transfer from Madrid to MAD Airport by Van: $86
- Departure Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Business Car: $87
- Departure Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Luxury Van: $93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oranjestad
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Oranjestad:
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Round-trip Bus Ticket€1.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oranjestad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oranjestad:
- Aruba Oranjestad Queen Airport (AUA): Transfer to island: $130
- Private Round-Trip Transfer from Aruba Airport to Hotel: $68
- Reina Beatrix Airport: Round-Trip Shared Transfer: $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Madrid or Oranjestad?
Prices for flights to both Oranjestad and Madrid 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 dayMadrid €59Oranjestad €95
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee€2.00
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Ice Cream€3.00
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Kebabs (for 2)€16
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Croissant€1.50
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)€16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $58
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $64
- Madrid Old Town Tour & Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $68
- Madrid Paella and Churros Cooking Class Ham and Wines Tasting: $68
- Small-Group Food Tour with Local Tapas & Spanish Wine: $75
- Spanish Tapas Experience and Sangría Showcooking in Madrid: $75
- 10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria: $86
- Madrid Food Tour: Best Tapas, Churros & Market Sights by FLT: $87
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $89
- Madrid Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $93
- Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid: $99
- Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Madrid €33Oranjestad €79
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park: $3.47
- Walking Tour of Madrid Modern: $3.47
- Tuk Tuk Tour of the Best of Madrid (booking only): $3.47
- Madrid Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.47
- A Self-Guided Tour of El Retiro Park’s Rise, Ruin and Redemption: $5.00
- Manzanares River’s Story: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Madrid: $5.99
- Madrid Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Let's Tapear! The Madrid Tapas Route Walking Audio Tour: $7.33
- Madrid Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Surreal Adventure Game: $8.11
- Museo Lazaro Galdiano Admission Ticket in Madrid: $8.85
- Retiro Park Walking Tour in Madrid: $8.87
- A local's A self-guided audio tour: $9.99
Typical Entertainment Prices in Oranjestad
Here are a few typical costs in Oranjestad for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Full Day Bike Rental€22
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Horseback Riding Tour€61
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Golf€109
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Kayak & Snorkeling Tour€86
Tours and Activities in Oranjestad
Here are a few actual costs in Oranjestad for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Aruba Highlights Guided Tour: $49
- Aruba Cave Pool and Beach Tours: $600
- Aruba Downtown Historic And Cultural Walking Tour: $75
- Aruba: 4-Hour ATV Adventure: $155
- Aruba: Arikok Park Rancho Loco Natural Pool Horseback Tour: $160
- Aruba: Beach Hopping Snorkeling Tour: $57
- Aruba: Guided Countryside Exploration Tour: $45
- Aruba: Natural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure: $89
- Aruba: North Coast EZ Raider Adventure: $95
- Aruba: Northcoast UTV Afternoon Adventure: $110
- Aruba: Private Customizable Tour with Guide: $420
- Aruba: Private Island Highlights Tour: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMadrid €19Oranjestad €27
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer€5.00
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Top Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $12
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Madrid Pub Crawl: VIP Entry & Shots, Games (Kapital, Fitz, Shoko): $14
- Madrid Pub Crawl: Club Entry, Bars & Shots: $20
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $29
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $53
- Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $68
- Spanish Wine Tasting and Tapas Tour: $75
- New Year Eve Madrid Pub Crawl: $80
- Spanish Wine Tasting : $90
- Madrid Tapas and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Madrid and Oranjestad, we can see that Oranjestad is more expensive. And not only is Madrid much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Madrid is in Europe and Oranjestad 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 Madrid would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Madrid 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 Oranjestad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oranjestad than you might in Madrid.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Madrid Expensive? and Is Oranjestad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Madrid or Oranjestad?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Oranjestad. When comparing the sizes of Madrid and Oranjestad, 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.