Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Montreal?
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 Montreal or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Montreal and Bonaire can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Montreal or Bonaire?
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
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 Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontreal $235Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Montreal is $235, 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 Montreal and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontreal $131Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontreal $262Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Montreal and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Montreal 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: Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montreal $20Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- YUL Airport Private Transfer to/from Downtown: $29
- Private Transfer from Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal / Bromont: $33
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $48
- Departure transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL by Car or SUV: $62
- Private One-way Transfer from Montreal Airport to Montreal: $63
- Montreal hotel or port to Montréal Airport (YUL) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal hotel or port - Arrival Private Transfer: $69
- Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $70
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal Hotels - Private Transfer: $70
- Montreal hotels to Montréal Airport (YUL) - Private Transfer: $70
- Private Transfer from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Montreal Port: $70
- Private Transfer from Montreal Cruise Port to Montreal City: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Montreal or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Montreal 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 dayMontreal $62Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$8.97
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bateau-Mouche Cruise with A La Carte Dinner Option: $70
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $74
- Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine & 7 Tastings: $82
- Montreal Mile End Guided Food Tour by Local Montreal Tours: $82
- Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine: $84
- Jean-Talon & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tasting: $86
- Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine: $88
- Guided Happy Hour Brew Tour in Montreal with Dinner: $88
- Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 6+ Local Delicacies Tastings: $94
- The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $95
- Jean-Talon Market & Beyond Locally Owned Food Tour: $98
- Thai Cooking Class Focused on Sauces: $99
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.Montreal $21Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$53
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- Old Town Walking Tour of History and Landmarks: $4.23
- Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $5.00
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour: $12
- McCord Stewart Museum Entry Ticket: $16
- Musée des Hospitalières Entry & Digital City Tour: $17
- Hospitalieres Museum Pass & Digital City Tour: $17
- The Ultimate Montreal Boat Tour: $18
- Best Old Montreal Walking Tour | Certified Guide (Max 8): $22
- Montreal Walking and Metro Tour Culture History and Diversity: $22
- Indigenous-Led Tour: Colonial Secrets of Old Montreal: $22
- Old Montreal Walking Tour | Medium Group (Max 14) By FITZ MTL: $22
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
- Bonaire island adventure: $110
- Brunch & Snorkel Catamaran Tour: $115
- Catamaran Snorkel & BBQ Sail (cruise friendly): $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontreal $16Bonaire $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Pub Crawl: $25
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $26
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $41
- Burlesque Dance Class: $47
- Guided Pub Crawl of the City's Skyline Bars: $84
- Montréal: Women in Wine Tour with Tastings and Snacks: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montreal and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Montreal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montreal 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 Montreal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montreal 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 Montreal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montreal Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Montreal or Bonaire?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 240 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Montreal 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.