Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Melbourne?
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 Melbourne or Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Melbourne or Roatan? 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: Melbourne or Roatan?
Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, after Sydney. It is also the capital city of the state of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. Melbourne is arguably the best city to experience culture and the arts in Australia. There is a friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney over livability and popularity and Melbourne is definitely the city to visit for its parks, shopping, restaurants, galleries and theaters. Like Sydney, it is situated on the water, at the head of Port Phillip Bay. It's a beautiful city, and although it lacks the major sights that you'll find in Sydney such as the Sydney Opera House or the Harbour Bridge, you will never find yourself lacking for entertainment. It is also a wonderful base for exploring many of the nearby highlights, including Grampians National Park, The Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island where you can view the penguin parade.
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 Scuba Diving Tours in Australia, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMelbourne $215Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Melbourne is $215, 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 Melbourne and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMelbourne $131Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMelbourne $262Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Melbourne and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Melbourne 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: Melbourne Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Melbourne $22Roatan $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melbourne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Melbourne:
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Airport Bus$12
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Tram Ride$2.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melbourne
Also for Melbourne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Melbourne Airport: Express Bus Transfer to/from City Center: $16
- Express Bus Transfer to or from Melbourne City Center: $21
- Melbourne Airport(Tullamarine): Shared Transfer to Melbourne: $32
- Melbourne Airport to City/CBD Private transfers 4 or more: $33
- Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport: Shared Transfer to Melbourne: $38
- MEL Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $40
- Airport to City Private Transfer (One-way): $66
- Private Airport Transfer from Melbourne Airport to City Center: $73
- Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) Private one way transfer: $75
- Private Transfer from Melbourne Port to Melbourne Airport (MEL): $81
- Nighttime Private City Tour with Transfer & Stops: $81
- Private Car Transfer Melbourne Airport To CBD: $87
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- West Bay Beach, Chocolate, & Rum Factory & Transfer: $67
- West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer – Roatán: $89
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Scuba Dive in the West End of Roatan with Private Transfer: $155
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $57
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $120
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- Roatan Private Catamaran Shipwreck, Blue Channel and Starfish with Transfer: $90
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $62
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- Roatan Airport Private Shuttle – Island Transfers: $65
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $154
Is it cheaper to fly into Melbourne or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Melbourne 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 dayMelbourne $58Roatan $15
Typical Food Prices in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.88
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Pizza$5.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Melbourne Flavors: Queen Victoria Market Food Tour: $40
- Queen Victoria Market: 'Flavours of Australia' Food Tour: $52
- Multicultural Markets Food Tour – Melbourne’s Global Tastes: $56
- Inner North Street Food Tour: $72
- Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner: $79
- Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner: $88
- Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $89
- Best of Little Italy Dinner Tour: $92
- Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class with a Drink: $99
- Melbourne Food Tour through Chinatown and Laneways with Drink: $102
- Evening Progressive Dinner Tour - Chinatown & Laneways: $102
- Secret Food Tour: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Melbourne $30Roatan $25
Tours and Activities in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets: $3.54
- Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $3.54
- Melbourne Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.66
- Melbourne St Kilda Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.13
- Fitzroy & Treasury Gardens Melbourne Walking Tour: $6.58
- Melbourne Vampire Quest: Self-Guided Gothic Adventure: $8.28
- Melbourne Gardens Explorer Minibus Tour: $9.92
- Scienceworks Entry Ticket: $9.92
- Immigration Museum Entry Ticket: $9.92
- Self Guided Walking Tour in Melbourne St Kilda Penguins: $9.99
- Marvellous A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Como House: Guided House Tour: $11
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 2 Hour Zip Lining Private Tour in Mahogany Bay: $65
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV & community adventure, Mangrove tour, food tasting and Beach: $145
- ATV Jungle Adventure and Beach Retreat in Roatan: $99
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $99
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $159
- Atv Island Tour: $140
- City Tour Monkeys and Sloths with Zipline: $80
- Cruise Friendly Sloths, Monkeys JungleZipline Adventure in Roatán: $100
- Cruise Ship Family Chocolate Factory, Sloths & Monkeys, Beach, Transportation: $59
- Cruise Ship Multiple Snorkeling, Snacks, Music & Private Vehicle: $55
- Cruise Ship Tour Package from Roatan: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMelbourne $18Roatan $6.49
Typical Alcohol Prices in Melbourne
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Melbourne from other travelers:
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Bottle of Wine$5.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Melbourne
Also in Melbourne, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekly Bar Crawl: 5 Free shots, Club Entry: $20
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide: $25
- Tuesday Melbourne Bar Crawl: $26
- Saturday Melbourne Bar Crawl: $26
- Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $26
- Melbourne Music Venue Pub Crawl with History + 2 Free Drinks: $26
- Rock'n'roll venues pub crawl including 2 free drinks and history: $59
- Relaxed Half Day Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Melbourne: $80
- New Chocolate and wine tasting tour in the Yarra Valley: $89
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour w Exclusive Gin, Cider & Chocolate Tasting: $94
- Yarra Valley: Bus Wine Tour with Lunch and a Glass of Wine: $116
- Discover Hidden Wineries in Melbourne Boutique Wine Tour Series: $121
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
- Roatan Coffee and Chocolate Tour with Brewery Stop: $90
- Roatan ATV Adventure, Island Tour and Craft Brewery Experience: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Melbourne and Roatan, we can see that Melbourne is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Melbourne is in Pacific 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 Melbourne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Melbourne 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 Melbourne Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Melbourne or Roatan?
Melbourne has a larger population, and is about 500 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Melbourne 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.