Which place is cheaper, Santa Fe or Port-au-Prince?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Port-au-Prince or Santa Fe?
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 Port-au-Prince and Santa Fe. 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: Port-au-Prince or Santa Fe?
Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince is the capital city and most-populous city of Haiti. The metropolitan area is divided into several districts with access to a number of landmarks and museums, as well as a lively cultural scene.
Santa Fe
Santa Fe is the state capital of New Mexico as well as the oldest state capital in the United States, founded in 1607. It has become a popular travel destination due to the surrounding scenic beauty, its long history, cultural diversity especially with its proximity to American Indian pueblos and culture, and a rich concentration of arts, music, and food.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to United States of America, and The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPort-au-Prince $28Santa Fe $159
The average daily cost (per person) in Port-au-Prince is $28, while the average daily cost in Santa Fe is $159. 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 Port-au-Prince and Santa Fe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPort-au-Prince $22Santa Fe $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPort-au-Prince $44Santa Fe $162
Compare Hotels in Port-au-Prince and Santa Fe
Looking for a hotel in Port-au-Prince or Santa Fe? 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: Santa Fe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Port-au-Prince $4.73Santa Fe $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santa Fe
Also for Santa Fe, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Santa Fe Airport (SAF): $62
- Private Departure Transfer to Santa Fe Airport SAF: $125
Is it cheaper to fly into Port-au-Prince or Santa Fe?
Prices for flights to both Santa Fe and Port-au-Prince 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 dayPort-au-Prince $3.69Santa Fe $43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santa Fe
For Santa Fe, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Wander NM Food Tour - Tuesday Farmers' Market: $149
- New Mexican Flavors Food Tour of the Santa Fe Plaza: $184
- Santa Fe Farmers Market & Railyard Food Tour: $184
- Wander New Mexico Food Tour - Railyard Arts District: $189
- Wander New Mexico Food Tour - Downtown Plaza 'Sip & Savor': $209
- Downtown Plaza "Sip and Savor" Half-day Food Tour: $209
- Savor Wine Pairing Dinner: $228
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Port-au-Prince $0.76Santa Fe $17
Tours and Activities in Santa Fe
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santa Fe.
- The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico: $5.13
- Historic Downtown Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.75
- Santa Fe Historic Downtown Smart Phone Audio App Self Guided GPS Walking Tour : $7.80
- Santa Fe's Historic Gems: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Santa Fe by Crazy Dash: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Santa Fe by Operation City Quest: $10
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience Santa Fe, NM: $15
- Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Historic Santa Fe: $15
- Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21
- Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Santa Fe Puzzling Adventure: $35
- Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPort-au-Prince $0.20Santa Fe $9.68
Sample the Local Flavors in Santa Fe
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Santa Fe:
- Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting: $18
- Architectural Walking Tour & Wine Tasting: $135
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Port-au-Prince and Santa Fe, we can see that Santa Fe is more expensive. And not only is Port-au-Prince much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Port-au-Prince is in Caribbean Islands and Santa Fe 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 Port-au-Prince would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Port-au-Prince 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 Santa Fe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santa Fe than you might in Port-au-Prince.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Port-au-Prince Expensive? and Is Santa Fe Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Port-au-Prince or Santa Fe?
Port-au-Prince has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Santa Fe. When comparing the sizes of Port-au-Prince and Santa Fe, 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.