Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Naples?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Naples or Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples or Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
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 €129Saint John's €206
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is €129, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is €206. 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 Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples €66Saint John's €111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples €132Saint John's €222
Compare Hotels in Naples and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Naples or Saint John's? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples €21Saint John's €16
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€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- ALL INCLUSIVE tour. Pompeii excavations with transfer from Naples, guide and ticket.: $88
- Amalfi Coast: Transfer to/from Airport/Station/Porto: $269
- Aurora Car service transfer private from Positano to Naples or viceversa: $98
- Capri Island: All Inclusive private transfer from Naples : $262
- Car Private Transfer from Naples airport, train station to Sorrento (1-3 Pax): $207
- Deluxe private transfer NAPLES Train Station to SORRENTO or vv: $103
- Deluxe private transfer NAPLES Train Station to SORRENTO or vv: $109
- Deluxe private transfer from NAPLES TO POSITANO or vv : $169
- Direct Transfer from Naples to Pompeii (or viceversa): $83
- Direct Transfer from Naples to Positano (or vice versa): $151
- From private and luxury transfer to POSITANO: $109
- From Naples Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Amalfi Coast: $139
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus€1.41
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Taxi From Airport€6.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- 3-Hours Stingray City - Transfer, Spanish-Italian Guide Included: $155
- Airport Transfer from/to all resorts in Antigua - Water Inc.: $60
- Airport Transfers to Antigua Hotels/Resorts: $170
- Antigua - VIP Fast Track On Arrival ONLY And Round Trip Transfer : $99
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Antigua V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to Island - Round-Trip Transfer : $156
- Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU) to island Private Transfer: $78
- Antigua&BarbudaV.C.Bird Airport(ANU)to island hotels-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $255
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- Biggvee Premium Airport One Way Transfer: $200
- Island to Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU)- Private Transfer: $78
- Luxury Airport transfer from or to Antigua Airport : $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 €40Saint John's €63
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)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $37
- Naples Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $41
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $46
- Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Enjoy an Authentic Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $48
- Be my Guest at Dinner ! Taste and experience an authentic Neapolitan dinner !: $49
- No Diet Club - Unique Food Tour in Napoli: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $54
- The Neapolitan culinary art Street Food Tour: $57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Naples €30Saint John's €96
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€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Pompeii Self Guided Audio Tour: $4.29
- Monuments and Historic District Self-Guided Tour: $4.29
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $5.38
- Napoli: Museodivino Entrance Ticket and Guided Tour: $6.46
- Napoli: Entrance Tickets to Sant'Anna dei Lombardi Complex: $6.46
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.99
- Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Naples Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- San Lorenzo Maggiore and Neapolis Sotterrata Ticket: $9.69
- Città della Scienza Interactive Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- Castel Sant'Elmo Ticket and Pemcards: $11
- The Bourbon Tunnel Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu€2.78
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chariot City Tour Antigua: $20
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience : $66
- Small-Group Hiking Experience in Antigua: $70
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- Stingray City Experience Antigua - ONLY TICKET: $73
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Kayak Eco Adventures Glass Kayak Nature and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- Authentic Antiguan Experience: $79
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA : $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNaples €21Saint John's €17
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€4.10
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Beer€4.00
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: $15
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Vesuvius wine tasting with company tour: $29
- Private WINE Tasting in Napoli with BOOKS: $44
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $52
- Regional food and wine tasting: $54
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $65
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $76
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $80
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naples and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's 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 Saint John's 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naples or Saint John's?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Naples and Saint John's, 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.
When is the best time to visit Naples or Saint John's?
Naples has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Naples or Saint John's in the Summer?
Both Saint John's and Naples are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Naples in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Naples is generally cooler than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 23°C (74°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Naples. Naples usually receives more sunshine than Saint John's during summer. Naples gets 313 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In July, Naples usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Naples gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNaples 23°C (74°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Naples or Saint John's in the Autumn?
Both Saint John's and Naples during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Naples for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
Naples is much colder than Saint John's in the autumn. The daily temperature in Naples averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Naples often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Naples. Naples usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Naples gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNaples 17°C (63°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Naples or Saint John's in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Naples and Saint John's. The winter months attract visitors to Naples because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Naples is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the winter temperatures in Naples in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Saint John's averages at about 24°C (76°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. Naples usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during winter. Naples gets 115 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Naples usually receives more rain than Saint John's. Naples gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNaples 8°C (47°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Naples or Saint John's in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Naples as well as Saint John's. The activities around the city are the main draw to Naples this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
In April, Naples is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 13°C (55°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In the spring, Naples often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Naples usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Naples gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNaples 13°C (55°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Naples
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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