Which place is cheaper, Saint John or Paris?
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 Paris or Saint John?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Paris or Saint John? 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 Saint John?
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."
Saint John
With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.
This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Paris Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParis $311Saint John $233
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is $311, while the average daily cost in Saint John is $233. 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 Saint John in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParis $180Saint John $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParis $360Saint John $212
Compare Hotels in Paris and Saint John
Looking for a hotel in Paris or Saint John? 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: Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paris $25Saint John $49
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.51
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Train from Airport$11
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Metro tickets$7.98
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Train$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer : Paris to the Palace of Versailles Round-Trip : $48
- One Way Private Transfer to Louvre Musuem: $89
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer for 1 to 3 Persons in Paris: $214
- Private Transfer from Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport: $92
- Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $292
- 1 Way Private Transfer from Your Paris Hotel to Versailles Palace: $94
- Airport Transfer Paris - Disneyland - Minivan 1-8 Passengers: $143
- Airport Transfer at Paris (Mercedes E), From/to Paris-CDG: $216
- Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Business Car: $112
- Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Luxury EQS: $165
- Airport transfer CDG - Paris | Driver Professional: $189
- Airport transfer from Paris to Disneyland Paris/Parc Asterix (8pax): $237
Is it cheaper to fly into Paris or Saint John?
Prices for flights to both Saint John 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
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Food Meals for one dayParis $85Saint John $97
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$9.39
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Breakfast$8.21
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Breakfast for 2$35
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Dinner on River Cruise$101
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Dinner$67
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Cheese$15
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paris $89Saint John $23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$21
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Admission to Pantheon$5.87
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Catacombs (2)$27
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Paris Hidden Gems: Self Guided Secret Spots Tour: $0.57
- Paris Montmartre Free Walking Tour in English : $2.86
- Paris - Free Walking Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.56
- Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.56
- Paris Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.57
- Rude Bastards Tour of Paris: $3.59
- Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour: $4.76
- Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.76
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Paris: $4.80
- Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.36
- Paris (Marais District) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Paris (Montmartre) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
Tours and Activities in Saint John
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- St. John: A Private Island Adventure Tour & Trunk Bay Beach: $627
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParis $29Saint John $44
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$16
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 Saint John, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Saint John much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paris is in Europe and Saint John 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 Saint John would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Saint John 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 Saint John.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paris Expensive? and Is Saint John Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Paris or Saint John?
Paris has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Paris or Saint John in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Paris as well as Saint John. Most visitors come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.
Paris is cooler than Saint John in the summer. The daily temperature in Paris averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Saint John fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
Paris usually gets less rain in July than Saint John. Paris gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyParis 20°C (68°F)Saint John 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Paris or Saint John in the Autumn?
Both Saint John and Paris are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Paris because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Paris is much colder than Saint John. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Paris in October average around 13°C (56°F), and Saint John averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John. In October, Paris usually receives less rain than Saint John. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberParis 13°C (56°F)Saint John 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Paris or Saint John in the Winter?
Both Saint John and Paris during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Paris this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John year-round.
It's quite cold in Paris in the winter. In January, Paris is generally much colder than Saint John. Daily temperatures in Paris average around 5°C (40°F), and Saint John fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
Paris usually gets more rain in January than Saint John. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryParis 5°C (40°F)Saint John 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Paris or Saint John in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Paris and Saint John. Many travelers come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Paris is much colder than Saint John in the spring. The daily temperature in Paris averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Saint John fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In April, Paris usually receives less rain than Saint John. Paris gets 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilParis 11°C (52°F)Saint John 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John and Paris
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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.