Which place is cheaper, Calgary or Nassau?
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 Nassau or Calgary?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Calgary, 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: Nassau or Calgary?
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
Calgary
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and, located at the edge of the prairie and foothills, it is a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. If you're headed to Banff or Jasper, this is likely to be your first stop. It's also Canada's fourth largest city and worth a few days visit. Calgary's economy is diverse, but includes energy, financial services, film and television, transportation, technology, manufacturing, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Canada.
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Nassau Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $227Calgary $177
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $227, while the average daily cost in Calgary is $177. 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 Nassau and Calgary in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $108Calgary $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $216Calgary $146
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Calgary
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Calgary? 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: Nassau Hotel Prices and Calgary Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Calgary $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$7.99
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Airport Transfer: $190
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $135
- Custom Family and Small Group Transfers for Comfortable Journeys: $185
- Direct Private Airport Transfer four or more Persons (one way): $20
- Group transfer: $68
- Luxury Airport Transfer in Nassau – VIP Mercedes Sprinter Service: $250
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $83
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $166
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau port - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau City Escape Transfer (One Way): $50
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Calgary
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Calgary:
- Calgary Airport Transfer to/from Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise: $56
- Calgary/Banff/Canmore: Rockies Shuttle & Transfer Packages: $70
- Experience Private Airport Transfer in Calgary: $73
- Minivan Private Transfer: Calgary to Banff & Banff to Calgary: $73
- Alberta Transfer: Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Calgary: $76
- Calgary Downtown Transfers: $85
- Limousine Sedan Airport Transfer Service in YYC Calgary Airport: $92
- Round Trip transfer between Calgary Airport and Banff.: $95
- Private Transfer to Banff: $97
- Calgary hotel or address to Calgary Airport (YYC) - Departure Private Transfer: $100
- Calgary YYC Airport to Banff (Private Transfer): $101
- Departure Private Transfer: Calgary to Calgary Airport YYC in Business Car: $112
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Calgary?
Prices for flights to both Calgary and Nassau 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 dayNassau $91Calgary $54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $103
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $119
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Flavors of Nassau Food Tour: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
- Experience Breakfast,Lunch or Dinner in the sky of Nassau Bahamas: $176
Typical Food Prices in Calgary
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Calgary:
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Bread, Chips, Cheese$8.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Calgary
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Calgary.
- Light Brunch & Food Tour at Calgary Farmers' Market WEST: $78
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $124
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $130
- Asian Cooking Class (Includes 6-Course Meal): $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Calgary $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- Audio Driving Tour Around St. Simons Island: $9.99
- Museum of Junkanoo Guided Tour and Entry Ticket: $11
- Golden Isles Georgia Pop Up Tea Flight Tasting Experience: $25
- Roundtrip Beach Shuttle from Nassau Cruise Terminal: $35
- Junkanoo Costume Workshop and Museum Tour: $35
- Nassau City Highlights Sightseeing Tour: $40
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
- Guided Walking Tour with Local Treats: $50
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Nassau Bahamas: Jetcar Excursion to Pig Island Tour $450: $50
- Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley: $55
- CHIPPIES BAHAMAS Island Tours : Feel The Culture: $55
Typical Entertainment Prices in Calgary
Here are a few typical costs in Calgary for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Stampede Admission (for 2)$22
Tours and Activities in Calgary
Here are a few actual costs in Calgary for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Calgary's Beltline District: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.63
- Sam Centre Calgary Stampede Museum Ticket: $11
- David Garneau Dark Chapters Reading the Ruins Exhibition Ticket: $13
- Discover Calgary with 3 Smartphone Audio Walking Tours: $15
- A Spectacular Audio Tour : Calgary Adventure: $15
- Fun Selfie Experience in Calgary: $18
- Experience the season with a scavenger hunt in Calgary with Holly Jolly Hunt: $20
- Calgary Downtown: 2-Hour Introductory Walking Tour: $24
- Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Entry Ticket: $28
- Best of the City Walking Tour: $28
- Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo: Entry Ticket: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Calgary $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Bottle Your Own at John Watling's Distillery: $20
- Bahamian Mixology Experience at John Watling Distillery: $80
- Mixology Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
- Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
Sample the Local Flavors in Calgary
Also in Calgary, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Brewery Tours at Award Winning Venues: $80
- Brewery Tour: $85
- Calgary Brewery Tour: $96
- Calgary to Banff Brewery Tour and Lunch: $147
- Cask Blending Class at Burwood Distillery: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Calgary, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Calgary much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nassau is in Caribbean Islands and Calgary is in North 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 Calgary would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Calgary 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in Calgary.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nassau Expensive? and Is Calgary Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nassau or Calgary?
Calgary has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Nassau and Calgary, 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.