Which place is cheaper, Puerto Vallarta or Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)?
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 Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Puerto Vallarta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Puerto Vallarta. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Puerto Vallarta?
Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
An island of the Caribbean Netherlands, St. Eustatius, sometimes called Statia, is a small, relatively unknown destination to the greater tourist areas of the Caribbean. As a result, however, it is its own treasure consisting of a dormant volcano known as the Quill and featuring a lush rainforest, narrow volcanic beaches, many dive sites, and a quaint harbor town.
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta remains a popular tourist destination with Americans, particularly during spring break when students flock to the area. The area is quite beautiful and has many gorgeous beaches, interesting jungles and waterfalls nearby, and no shortage of luxury resorts and four star restaurants. Many of the locals speak English and are friendly and open to helping tourists with directions or general information. Puerto Vallarta's popularity means that its prices are some of the highest in Mexico, particularly during holidays when the area can get quite crowded.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Mexico, and The Best Luxury Tours to Mexico.
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Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $225Puerto Vallarta $136
The average daily cost (per person) in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is $225, while the average daily cost in Puerto Vallarta is $136. 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 Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Puerto Vallarta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $92Puerto Vallarta $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $184Puerto Vallarta $122
Compare Hotels in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Puerto Vallarta
Looking for a hotel in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Puerto Vallarta? 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: Puerto Vallarta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $70Puerto Vallarta $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius):
- St Kitts & Nevis Airport Roundtrip Transfers: $42
- St. Kitts Beach Transfers Round trip: $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Vallarta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Vallarta:
- Airport Transfer Puerto Vallarta: $135
- Airport-Hotel Transfers: $112
- Diva Tours VIP Airport Round-Trip Transfer San Pancho-Sayulita: $280
- Mexico Private Transfer from Marina Vallarta to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Airport: $72
- NAYARIT VIP Round Trip Transfers Airport - Bucerias - Airport: $209
- NAYARIT VIP Roundtrip Transfers Airport - Nuevo Nayarit - Airport: $74
- NAYARIT VIP Roundtrip Transfers Airport - Nuevo Vallarta Area: $69
- PVR VIP Round Trip Transfer Airport - Boca de Tomatlan - Airport: $89
- PVR VIP Round Trip Transfers Airport - Mismaloya Area - Airport: $84
- PVR VIP Round trip transfers - Airport - Marina hotels - Airport: $49
- PVR VIP Round trip transfers - Airport - Zona Hotelera - Airport: $54
- PVR VIP Round trip transfers Airport - Old part of Town - Airport: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Puerto Vallarta?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Vallarta and Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) 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 dayOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $89Puerto Vallarta $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius).
- St.Kitts Downtown Basseterre Walking Food Tour: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Puerto Vallarta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Puerto Vallarta.
- Versalles After Dark Food Tour with Vallarta Eats: $51
- Ultimate Taco Tour in Puerto Vallarta with Vallarta Food Tours: $55
- Taste of Pitillal Food Tour by Vallarta Food Tours: $59
- Bucerias Taco Tour with Vallarta Food Tours: $59
- Vegan Food Tour in Vallarta: $59
- Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours: $59
- Taco102 - dinner taco walk - all inclusive: $63
- Sayulita Coastal Food Tour: $65
- Puerto Vallarta Guided Food Tour with 8 Locals Favorites Tastings: $65
- Seafood Lover's Tour with Vallarta Food Tours: $65
- Vallarta Flavours Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $69
- Vallarta Tales Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $37Puerto Vallarta $18
Tours and Activities in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
Here are a few actual costs in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour of Basseterre: $26
- Scenic City Tour and Beach Escape: $40
- Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of St Kitts: $40
- St Kitts Top Sights Open Air Safari Tour with Beach Time: $45
- City Tour, Timothy Hill Lookout and South Friars Beach: $55
- Full Island Private Tour: $60
- Basseterre Plantation Half Day Tour: $60
- Rainforest Tours in St. Kitts: $62
- Rosevelt's Special Best of St. Kitts/Panoramic Tour: $67
- Full Island Panoramic Tour of St Kitts: $68
- Wingfield Rainforest Adventure Hike and Caribelle Batik stop: $70
- St. Kitts Rainforest Tour: $70
Tours and Activities in Puerto Vallarta
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Vallarta are as follows:
- Puerto Vallarta Historical El Centro: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- City Tour Puerto Vallarta - Churches, Tequila Test and more: $12
- Butterflies, City tour, tequila, and beach (kids free): $12
- Tequila Tasting Tour in Nuevo Vallarta: $13
- Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Puerto Vallarta: $15
- Puerto Vallarta Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $15
- Puerto Vallarta City Tour: $20
- Butterfly Experience Nature Park Admission: $23
- Private Bike City Tour with Photo Session in Puerto Vallarta: $24
- Colomitos Adventure with Snorkeling Playas del Sur: $27
- Biocultural Hiking Experience in Sayulita: $27
- Butterfly Sanctuary & Museum Guided Tour in Puerto Vallarta: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $26Puerto Vallarta $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Puerto Vallarta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Puerto Vallarta:
- Puerto Vallarta Pub Crawl: $22
- Secret Agave Bar Crawl in Vallarta: $98
- Cachasol Tequila Tasting & Raicilla Distillery Tour: $106
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Puerto Vallarta, we can see that Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Vallarta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Vallarta 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 Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) than you might in Puerto Vallarta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) Expensive? and Is Puerto Vallarta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta has a larger population, and is about 170 times larger than the population of Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius). When comparing the sizes of Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Puerto Vallarta, 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.