Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca or Bonaire, 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: Palma de Mallorca or Bonaire?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
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 Budget Tours to Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca $199Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is $199, 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 Palma de Mallorca and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca $81Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca $162Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca $29Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$7.91
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Bus Ride$1.45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Mallorca Beach Day: Easy Transfer with Snorkel & Umbrella GoBondi: $46
- Caves Drach Tour & Return Transfer from Cala Dor-Calas Mallorca: $72
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $82
- Pirates Adventure Show with transfer from North Area: $86
- North Mallorca Coasteering Tour with Transfers: $88
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $89
- Palma de Mallorca to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Mallorca Airport (PMI): $95
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Palma de Mallorca: $95
- Private Transfer from Peguera to Mallorca airport (PMI): $104
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Peguera: $104
- Palma Nova to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca $90Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda$2.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Palma de Mallorca Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $63
- Treurer Dinner Flavors Treurer and Olive Oil Tasting: $71
- Self-guided food tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $89
- Unique self-guided food tour in Sóller, Mallorca: $89
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $105
- Mallorca Evening Tour: Horseback Riding, Dinner and Dance: $127
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $143
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $154
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $172
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca $39Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Tours In Palma With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.54
- Palma de Mallorca Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $5.33
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.49
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $6.72
- Soller’s Secret Stories: An Audio Tour by Travel Author: $9.99
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $11
- AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $11
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $11
- Self-guided Walking Tour and Outdoor Escape Game in Cala Millor, in German: $19
- Palma city cruise with iconic views: $22
- 1H Self-Guided Electric Scooter Tour around Palma de Mallorca: $24
- Dragonera Boat Tour from San Telmo: $24
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- 2 Hours Private Kitesurfing Adventure: $265
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- 4 hour Individual Island Tour for 1 to 12 persons: $180
- Aquaspace Sunset Sail and Snorkel Tour on Bonaire with Diner: $130
- Bonaire Cave Tour: Walk, Climb & Swim: $75
- Bonaire CaveTour Climb, Snorkel & Explore the Hidden Gems : $83
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Bonaire Landsailing Adventures: $79
- Bonaire Shore Excursion: The Bonaire Highlights Tour: $83
- Bonaire island adventure: $110
- Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $164
- North & South Highlights Guided Group Tour: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca $34Bonaire $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee$3.61
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- EVOO and wine tasting. Guided Tour of the Olive Tree in Mallorca: $94
- The Original Palma Tapas & Wine Tour by Night: $95
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $183
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $195
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $236
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palma de Mallorca and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Palma de Mallorca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Bonaire?
Palma de Mallorca has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca 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.