Which place is cheaper, Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia?
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 Ushuaia. 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 Ushuaia?
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.
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a city on the Tierra del Fuego island of Argentina on the Beagle Strait. The city is considered to be one of the southernmost cities in the world and is often used as a base for cruises to Antarctica. Ushuaia's close proximity to Antarctica and their amazing hiking trails have made it a popular tourist destination over the past few decades.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $225Ushuaia $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is $225, while the average daily cost in Ushuaia is $0.00. 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 Ushuaia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $92Ushuaia -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $184Ushuaia $0.00
Compare Hotels in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Ushuaia
Looking for a hotel in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Ushuaia? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $70Ushuaia -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius):
- One-Way Private Airport Transfer: Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort: $90
- One Way Transfer to Reggae and Cockleshell Beaches: $70
- St. Kitts Beach Transfers Round trip: $67
- One-Way Private Airport Transfer: Marriott & Frigate Bay Hotels: $60
- One Way Transfer to South Friars Bay Beach: $50
- Private transfer from Park Hyatt & water taxi to R.L.B Airport: $45
- St Kitts & Nevis Airport Roundtrip Transfers: $42
- One Way Transfer to Frigate Bay Beach: $40
- Private airport Transfer from St. Kitts Marriott & Frigate Bay.: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia
Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Full-Day Penguin Boat Excursion & Transfers Included: $215
- Low Cost Esmeralda Lagoon Round Trip Transfer: $45
- MARTIAL GLACIER shared TRANSFER: $15
- National Park + End of the World Train + Beagle Channel Cruise + Transfer in/out: $226
- Premium Private Transfer Round Trip Airport Hotel Ushuaia: $35
- Private Transfer Hotel-Bus Station or Bus Station-Hotel (Ushuaia): $27
- Private Transfer Ushuaia: $26
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Airport (USH): $15
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia Cruise Port: $57
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Port to Ushuaia Airport (USH): $21
- Private Transfer to Cerro Castor from Ushuaia: $60
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Ushuaia Airport (USH): $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Ushuaia?
Prices for flights to both Ushuaia 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) $89Ushuaia -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia
For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Martial Glacier Night Hike with Dinner & Wine: $100
- Ushuaia Martial Sunset Experience with Hike and Dinner: $115
- Ushuaia - Secrets of Tierra del Fuego - History + Quad + Dinner: $140
- Sunset Emerald Lagoon Hiking with Mountain Dinner: $170
- Tierra del Fuego National Park PM - with Dinner included: $210
- Discovering Lakes Escondido and Fagnano with sunset dinner: $210
- Ushuaia-Premier Pass (Motorcycle + Snowmobile + Skiing + Tubes + Snowshoes + Quad + Lunch + Pizza): $290
- Fire and Snow Night Tour with Dinner: $307
- Snow Adventure with Dinner & Transfers: $315
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $37Ushuaia -
Tours and Activities in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius)
Here are a few actual costs in Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- #1 Best of St. Kitts/Panoramic Tour (Rosevelt's Special): $80
- 3 Hours Private Royal Highlight Tour in St. Kitts: $260
- ATV Tour of St Kitts: $110
- Basseterre Half Day Tour: $79
- Basseterre Plantation Half Day Tour: $66
- Best of St. Kitts Highlight Tour and Beach: $280
- Best of St. Kitts Private Half Day Tour: $240
- Catamaran Sunset and Cocktail Cruise: $95
- City Tour and Beach Escape: $45
- City Tour, Timothy Hill Lookout and South Friars Beach: $55
- Exotic Island Tour from Basseterre: $78
- Full Island Panoramic Tour of St Kitts: $68
Tours and Activities in Ushuaia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.
- CITY TOUR USHUAIA+ MARTIAL GLACIER RESERVE VISIT: $18
- Guided Tour of the City of Ushuaia: $23
- City Tour Ushuaia: $35
- Double-Decker Sightseeing Tour: $35
- City Tour the End of the World: $43
- USHUAIA | City Tour + Martial Glacier Reserve: $46
- Tickets for the End of the World Train in Ushuaia: $46
- City Tour A panoramic trip through the End of the World: $48
- Full Day Tierra del Fuego National Park Guided Tour: $49
- Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour w/Train Ride: $50
- Ushuaia - After-Ski Tour – Snow Party at Cerro Austral: $53
- End of the World Train Ticket: $58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOranjestad (Sint Eustatius) $26Ushuaia -
Sample the Local Flavors in Ushuaia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ushuaia:
- Photo tour and Wine Tasting in Ushuaia City: $87
- City tour and Wine tasting: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Ushuaia, we can see that Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is more expensive. And not only is Ushuaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) is in Caribbean Islands and Ushuaia is in South 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 Ushuaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia.
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 Ushuaia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) or Ushuaia?
Ushuaia has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius). When comparing the sizes of Oranjestad (Sint Eustatius) and Ushuaia, 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.