Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Nice?
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 Nice or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Bonaire can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nice or Bonaire?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNice $198Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is $198, 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 Nice and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice $72Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice $144Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Nice and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Nice 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: Nice Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice $27Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) Private Transfer to Nice/Cannes/Monaco: $32
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Nice Airport: $42
- Transfer: Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice City Center: $44
- Transfer: Nice City Center to Côte d'Azur Airport(NCE): $44
- Departure Transfer from Nice City to Côte d'Azur Airport NCE in Private Car: $51
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $51
- Departure Transfer: Villefranche Port to Nice Airport: $60
- Transfer from Nice Airport to Villefranche Port: $60
- Nice Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Cannes, Monaco or Eze: $60
- Nice hotels to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $63
- Nice Airport (NCE) to Nice Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $63
- Nice Port to Nice Airport (NCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address : $40
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Port to Bonaire Airport (BON): $59
- Private Transfer from Kralendijk Cruise Port to Kralendijk city : $59
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Nice 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 dayNice $100Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.93
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Strawberries$4.69
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Loaf of Bread$3.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Food Tour in Local Flavors & Niçoise Specialties: $59
- Exclusive Food Tour in Menton - 3 hours - small groups: $60
- Nice Food Tour: Food Tastings & Local Wine Experience in Nice: $97
- Food Tour of Nice with a Passionate Guide: $105
- Secret Food Tour: Nice: $109
- Sunset Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine: $112
- Nice Food Tour – A Full Taste of French Riviera by Do Eat Better: $114
- Nice Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $114
- 3-Course Organic Dinner in Garden with Views of French Riviera: $118
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $138
- Private French Home Cooking Class near Nice with a Local Chef: $175
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $180
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.Nice $14Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Self Guided Tours Nice With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.59
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.80
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.72
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Old Town Highlights Walking Tour: $5.87
- Nice Raiders of the Lost City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.00
- 2 Hours Shared Nice City Walking Tour: $6.01
- Antibes Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Monaco Formula 1 Circuit Self Guided Walking Tour with App: $6.93
- Exploration Game and City Tour in Nice France with your Phone: $8.40
- Nice Interactive City Tour: $8.42
- Monaco Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
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 dayNice $20Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Distillery Day Tour: $11
- 4 Bars Party Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entry & 5 Free Shots: $23
- 4 Bars & 1 Club Fun Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots: $24
- Nice:Pub Crawl with 6 Free Shots and VIP Bars&Club Access: $24
- Private Pub / Bar Crawl Group Size 6-20 people: $27
- Spirits Tasting at the Distillery Le Vadrouilleur: $29
- St. Patrick's Bar Crawl Party, Free Shots & Club Entry: $29
- Halloween Party : Pub Crawl Nice with 5 free shots and Masks: $35
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting within Nice city borders: $40
- Nice Visit DE Distillery and Tasting DE Local Spirits: $42
- Discover our terroirs and enjoy a cheese and wine tasting: $47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nice and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Nice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nice 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 Nice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nice 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 Nice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nice Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Bonaire?
Nice has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Nice 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.