Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Naples?
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 Naples or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples or Bonaire, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Naples or Bonaire?
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNaples $185Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is $185, 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 Naples and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples $77Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples $154Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Naples and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Naples 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: Naples Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples $25Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket$1.41
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Alibus From Airport$3.52
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Short Taxi Ride$8.61
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Train to Pompeii$3.75
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Taxi$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Naples Railway Station Private Departure Transfer: $28
- Naples Cruise Port to Central Naples Arrival Transfer: $28
- Round-Trip Shuttle Transfer from Naples to Pompeii: $30
- Naples Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $32
- Ferry Transfers Between Naples and Capri: $36
- Tramvia Napoli: Transfer to Herculaneum Ruins + Vesuvius: $42
- Naples Airport (NAP) to Naples hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Private transfer from Naples Airport to city centre: $56
- Private Transfer Napoli Airport (NAP) to Napoli Hotels or Port: $58
- Private Transfer Napoli Hotels or Port to Napoli Airport (NAP): $58
- Private Transfer From or To Pompeii: $60
- Transfers Airport, port, train, hotel in Naples: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Cruise Port to Kralendijk city : $59
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Port to Bonaire Airport (BON): $59
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address : $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Naples 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 dayNaples $81Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$33
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$57
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Napoli Pizza$8.49
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Dinner$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Naples Street Eats : Authentic Walking Food Tour Experience: $45
- Naples Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing with Local Expert: $46
- Authentic pizza making class with free pizza and limoncello : $48
- Street food tour in Napoli: $49
- Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $51
- Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $51
- Naples Street Food Tour: Discover Local Flavors with Expert Guide: $51
- Authentic Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert Guide : $51
- Sightseeing Tour and Pizza in Napoli: $52
- Naples Pizza Experience: Learn, Bake & Taste the Real Flavor: $55
- 2-Hour Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class in Naples: $59
- Exclusive Pizza Cooking Class in Naples: $59
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
- Discover the Flavors of Bonaire with the Bonaire Snack Food Tour: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Naples $35Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance$11
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance$5.87
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Entrance to Pompeii$13
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self Guided Tours Naples With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.59
- Naples Interactive City Tour: $8.42
- Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- A Self-Guided Tour Through the Historical Heart of Naples: $9.99
- Caserta Palace Official Entry Tickets with Gardens Option: $12
- Naples Underground Official Skip-the-line Ticket: $18
- Tour Journey into the historical Neapolitan glove factory: $18
- Naples Historic Center 3D Walking Tour: $22
- Tramvia Napoli: Easy Drop-On Drop-Off Tour to Explore Naples: $24
- Mount Vesuvius Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide: $24
- Spanish Quarters Tour: $25
- Mount Vesuvius Skip the Line Ticket + Multilingual Audio Guide: $26
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 dayNaples $25Bonaire $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer$4.81
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Beer$4.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Napoli Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $18
- Vesuvius wine tasting with company tour: $35
- Visit to the Cellar and Wine Tasting on Astroni Crater: $48
- Regional food and wine tasting: $59
- Ercolano Vineyards Guided Wine Tasting Experience with Brunch: $69
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting with Trivia Games, Napoli: $78
- Guided Wine Tour in Old Town Napoli: $101
- Naples by Night Food and Wine Tasting with Sightseeing Guided Tour: $107
- Wine Tasting - Tour and Tasting in Vesuvius Winemaker: $108
- Scenic Wine Tasting & Lunch on the Slopes of Vesuvius from Naples: $108
- Pompeii & Wine Tasting - Full Day Tour: $144
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Typical Lunch on the Slopes: $144
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naples and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Naples much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Naples is in Europe 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 Naples would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Naples 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 Naples.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Naples Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naples or Bonaire?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Naples 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.