Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Oranjestad?
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 or Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oranjestad or Toronto, 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: Oranjestad or Toronto?
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOranjestad $337Toronto $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Oranjestad is $337, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $243. 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 and Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOranjestad $188Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOranjestad $376Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Oranjestad and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Oranjestad or Toronto? 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: Oranjestad Hotel Prices and Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oranjestad $35Toronto $31
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oranjestad
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Oranjestad:
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Round-trip Bus Ticket$2.22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oranjestad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oranjestad:
- Reina Beatrix Airport: Round-Trip Shared Transfer: $22
- Private Round-Trip Transfer from Aruba Airport to Hotel: $68
- Aruba Oranjestad Queen Airport (AUA): Transfer to island: $130
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Car: $181
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $168
- Departure Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ by Luxury SUV: $185
- Highlights of Toronto city tour with private transfers: $252
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $255
- Niagara Falls: Private Transfer to/from Toronto Airport: $688
- Private Airport Transfer Pearson Airport to or from Toronto: $65
- Private Arrival Transfer - YYZ Airport to Toronto Downton Hotel & Accommodations: $252
- Private Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: $223
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo: $209
- Private Ground Transfer 2-14 Passengers to Downtown Toronto: $167
- Private ONE-Way Transfer Toronto Airport to Niagara-on-the-Lake: $169
Is it cheaper to fly into Oranjestad or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto and Oranjestad 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 $108Toronto $107
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$22
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $51
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District & Old Town: $53
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District and Old Town: $54
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $54
- Authentic Food Tour with Local & International Flavors: $58
- Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $60
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $60
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $64
- Toronto : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $68
- Toronto Best Private St Lawrence Market Food Tour: $70
- Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $71
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $77
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oranjestad $91Toronto $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Oranjestad
Here are a few typical costs in Oranjestad for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Full Day Bike Rental$25
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Horseback Riding Tour$70
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Golf$124
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Kayak & Snorkeling Tour$98
Tours and Activities in Oranjestad
Here are a few actual costs in Oranjestad for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Aruba Highlights Guided Tour: $49
- Aruba Cave Pool and Beach Tours: $600
- Aruba Downtown Historic And Cultural Walking Tour: $75
- Aruba: 4-Hour ATV Adventure: $155
- Aruba: Arikok Park Rancho Loco Natural Pool Horseback Tour: $160
- Aruba: Beach Hopping Snorkeling Tour: $57
- Aruba: Guided Countryside Exploration Tour: $45
- Aruba: Natural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure: $89
- Aruba: North Coast EZ Raider Adventure: $95
- Aruba: Northcoast UTV Afternoon Adventure: $110
- Aruba: Private Customizable Tour with Guide: $420
- Aruba: Private Island Highlights Tour: $150
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$35
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$25
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.07
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Toronto Essentials Tour: Old Town & Downtown Highlights (PWYC): $4.32
- Toronto Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.32
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $5.00
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Toronto Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h and 23 audio commentary: $6.84
- Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.92
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $8.16
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Toronto's Greatest Hits: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Queen Street West: An audio tour exploring Toronto's coolest street: $8.99
- Kensington Market and Chinatown: A Self-Guided Tour: $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOranjestad $31Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $7.33
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $27
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $34
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $42
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $43
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $52
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $53
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $58
- Distillery District Beer and Cheese Tasting Tour: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oranjestad and Toronto, we can see that Oranjestad is more expensive. And not only is Toronto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oranjestad is in Caribbean Islands and Toronto 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 Toronto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Toronto 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 would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oranjestad than you might in Toronto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oranjestad Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oranjestad or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Oranjestad. When comparing the sizes of Oranjestad and Toronto, 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.