Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Prague?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Prague or Saint John's?
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 Prague and Saint John's. 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: Prague or Saint John's?
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPrague $111Saint John's $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $111, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is $222. 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 Prague and Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPrague $68Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPrague $136Saint John's $240
Compare Hotels in Prague and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Prague or Saint John's? 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: Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Prague $8.26Saint John's $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Prague to Berlin Private Transfer with Optional Sightseeing: $233
- Private Prague Airport Arrival Transfer: $60
- Airport Prague Private Transfers for up to 6 People: $98
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $51
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $51
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
- Best Shooting Range Prague Old Town with Private Transfers: $242
- From Prague Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Prague: $43
- Hradčany Prague Castle Guided Tour, Tickets, Transfers: $136
- Luxury Private Transfer from Hotel to Prague Airport: $43
- Luxury transfer from Prague to Česky Krumlov: $296
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Airport (ANU): $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua Airport (ANU) to St. John's Port: $50
- Airport Transfer from/to all resorts in Antigua - Water Inc.: $60
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Island to Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU)- Private Transfer: $78
- Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU) to island Private Transfer: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Prague or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's and Prague 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 dayPrague $26Saint John's $68
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.30
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Lunch for One$13
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Bananas$0.61
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Cookies$0.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $52
- Prague Street Food Tour: $53
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $54
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $58
- Folklore dinner: $58
- Vltava River Cruise with Dinner: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Prague $16Saint John's $103
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.30
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.02
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Image Theatre for Two$41
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.79
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $3.01
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.05
- Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.05
- Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.09
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.09
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.14
- Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.14
- Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.18
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Walking tour New Town + Operation Anthropoid WWII Tip based: $3.23
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chariot City Tour Antigua: $20
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience : $66
- Small-Group Hiking Experience in Antigua: $70
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- Stingray City Experience Antigua - ONLY TICKET: $73
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Kayak Eco Adventures Glass Kayak Nature and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- Authentic Antiguan Experience: $79
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA : $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPrague $11Saint John's $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$6.83
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $24
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $36
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $37
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $47
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Prague and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Prague is in Europe and Saint John's 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 Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's than you might in Prague.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Prague Expensive? and Is Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Prague or Saint John's?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Prague and Saint John's, 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.
When is the best time to visit Prague or Saint John's?
Prague has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Prague or Saint John's in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Prague and Saint John's. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Prague this time of year. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Prague is cooler than Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Prague averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. In Prague, it's very sunny this time of the year. Prague usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during summer. Prague gets 216 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Prague usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Prague gets 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPrague 19°C (66°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Prague or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Prague as well as Saint John's. Many travelers come to Prague for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
In the autumn, Prague is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Prague in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In the autumn, Prague often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Prague gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Prague usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPrague 11°C (52°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Prague or Saint John's in the Winter?
Both Saint John's and Prague are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Prague in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Prague can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Prague is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Prague average around 1°C (33°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. Prague usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during winter. Prague gets 49 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Prague usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPrague 1°C (33°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Prague or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's and Prague during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
Prague is much colder than Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Prague averages around 10°C (49°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Prague often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Prague gets 145 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Prague usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Prague gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPrague 10°C (49°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Prague
| Prague | Saint John's | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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