A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Paris vs. Roseau for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Paris or Roseau?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Paris or Roseau? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Paris or Roseau?

Paris

Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Roseau or Paris?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is €265, while the average daily cost in Roseau is €206. 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 Paris and Roseau in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Paris 153
    Roseau 115
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Paris 306
    Roseau 230
Compare Hotels in Paris and Roseau

Looking for a hotel in Paris or Roseau? 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.

Hotels in Paris


Hotels in Roseau


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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: Paris Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Paris 21
    Roseau 12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:


  • Metro
    6.40
  • Train from Airport
    9.00
  • Metro tickets
    6.80
  • Train
    20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris

Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Paris : Transfer to/from Reims or Champagne region: $646
  • Louvre Museum with Private Transfers: $300
  • Transfer from Paris to Airport: CDG, Orly, Beauvais: $300
  • Private Disneyland Return Transfer Up to 6 People : $298
  • Private Transfer from Paris to CDG Airport: $298
  • Private Mercedes luxury transfer from PARIS to => DISNEYLAND Paris with Cab-Bel-Air: $295
  • Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $292
  • Private direct transfer from Paris to Brussels: $292
  • Private Direct Transfer From Paris to Reims: $286
  • Transfer Charles de Gaulle Airport CDG to Paris: $280
  • Louvre Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Paris Hotel Transfers: $280
  • Transfer by luxury Mercedes from PARIS to => AIRPORT from PARIS with Cab-Bel-Air: $280

Is it cheaper to fly into Paris or Roseau?

Prices for flights to both Roseau and Paris 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Paris 72
    Roseau 76
Typical Food Prices in Paris

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:


  • Ice Cream
    8.00
  • Breakfast
    7.00
  • Breakfast for 2
    30
  • Dinner on River Cruise
    86
  • Dinner
    57
  • Cheese
    13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris

For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $65
  • Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
  • Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $70
  • Paris Prestige Dinner Cruise from Eiffel Tower Area: $74
  • Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $77
  • Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $77
  • Paris Food Tour: $82
  • Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $84
  • #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $89
  • Champagne & Oysters Paris Food Tour: $96
  • Dinner Paris by Night EN Bus Panoramic: $101
  • Amazing Sweet Crêpe Cooking Class Paris: $105

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Paris 76
    Roseau 35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris

For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Louvre Entry for Two
    18
  • Admission to Pantheon
    5.00
  • Catacombs (2)
    23

Tours and Activities in Paris

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.

  • A Day at Parc Saint-Paul Ticket and Transport Included: $226
  • Area ,Opera, Jewellery,Fashion,Palais Royal walking tour : $74
  • Audio-Guided Montparnasse Tower Tour with Priority Admission: $42
  • Bruges Guided Day Trip with Canal Cruise Option and Hotel Pickup: $270
  • Guided Tour to Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Chronicles: $36
  • Half Day Giverny Monet's Gardens Tour : $172
  • Louvre Evening Escape: Avoid the Crowds - Exclusive Guided Tour : $150
  • Musée d'Orsay Rebels Passion Colour. A Private Guided Tour: $144
  • Notre-Dame Exterior & Sainte-Chapelle Medieval Paris Tour : $70
  • Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour - Semi-Private 12ppl Max: $62
  • Paris City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour : $12
  • Paris Entrance Ticket to the Aura Invalides Immersive Show: $33

Typical Entertainment Prices in Roseau

For Roseau, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Half Day Taxi Tour of Island
    85
  • 1/2 Day Kayak Rental
    30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Paris 24
    Roseau 15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:


  • Wine
    14

Sample the Local Flavors in Paris

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:

  • Original Paris Pub Crawl : $24
  • Paris Nation wine tasting: $46
  • Paris St Germain Wine Tasting: $46
  • Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $54
  • Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise & l'Atelier des lumières: $54
  • Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $56
  • Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $58
  • Natural Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairings in Paris: $72
  • French Wine Tasting and Pairing Experience in Montmartre: $90
  • The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours : $95
  • Left Bank Gastronomy & Wine tour with a Culinary School : $113
  • Walk & Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter: $118


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paris and Roseau, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Roseau much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paris is in Europe and Roseau 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 Roseau would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roseau 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Roseau.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paris Expensive? and Is Roseau Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Paris or Roseau?

Paris has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Roseau. When comparing the sizes of Paris and Roseau, 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.