Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Reykjavik?
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 Reykjavik or Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Reykjavik or Roatan, 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: Reykjavik or Roatan?
Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city in the country of Iceland. The city is where the vast majority of the country's population resides and the urban area has about 200,000 residents. The city is sprawling, with a large area covered in suburbs. The the city center is quite compact, with many interesting and colorful houses. There are a lot of things that attract tourists to this city, including an interesting culture and history as well as plenty of shopping and dining opportunities.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Iceland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Iceland, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Reykjavik Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayReykjavik $304Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Reykjavik is $304, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Reykjavik and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personReykjavik $158Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomReykjavik $316Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Reykjavik and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Reykjavik or Roatan? 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: Reykjavik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Reykjavik $52Roatan $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Reykjavik
Also for Reykjavik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Reykjavik/Keflavik Airport: 1-Way Blue Lagoon Transfer: $31
- Private Transfer Between Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik locations: $35
- Keflavik Airport (KEF): Bus Transfer to/from Reykjavik: $38
- Iceland Airport Transfer from Reykjavík Hotels to KEF Airport: $52
- Roundtrip Bus Transfer to the Blue Lagoon: $59
- From Reykjavík: Private Transfer From OR To Blue Lagoon: $59
- Reykjavik - Westman Islands (Bus transfer to Landeyjahöfn): $70
- Keflavik Airport (KEF): Private Transfer to/from Reykjavik: $70
- Reykjavik & Keflavik Blue Lagoon Transfer with Scenic Stops: $77
- Private Airport Transfer Keflavík Reykjavík and Blue lagoon: $82
- Reykjavik/Keflavik: Blue Lagoon Private Transfer: $84
- Private Transfer From Reykjavik Hotels to Keflavik Airport: $84
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer – Roatán: $89
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- South Side Horseback Riding, Beach Break & Roundway Transfer: $120
- Scuba Dive in the West End of Roatan with Private Transfer: $155
- Round trip transfers from airport or ferry to hotel: $80
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $56
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $120
- Roatan West Bay Beach Break with Roundtrip Transfer: $75
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $61
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- Roatan Buggy Adventure, Snorkeling, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Reykjavik or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Reykjavik 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 dayReykjavik $59Roatan $15
Typical Food Prices in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner (Fish Market)$202
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbor Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $137
- Harbor Cruise with Three Course Dinner from Reykjavik: $139
- Food Tour by locals: $140
- Authentic Reykjavik Food Tour with Flea Market Delights: $146
- Icelandic Food Tour: $147
- Reykjavík Food Tour with 5 Authentic Local Tastings & Secret Dish: $153
- Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Icelandic Classics: $154
- The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $171
- Christmas Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $171
- Private Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $241
- Private Vegetarian Reykjavik Food Tour: $241
- Authentic Icelandic Cooking Class in a Local Reykjavik Home: $285
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
- Cooking classes from a Local!: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Reykjavik $82Roatan $25
Typical Entertainment Prices in Reykjavik
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Reykjavik's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Museum$12
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Wine and Spa$33
Tours and Activities in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Reykjavik Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 20 reviews: $6.94
- Reykjavik Viking Roots to Modern Marvels Self Guided Walking Tour: $7.00
- Reykjavík Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone: $9.39
- A Self-Guided Thingvellir National Park Walking Tour: $9.99
- TOP Iceland : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Self Guided Golden Circle Audio Driving Tour GPS APP Offline: $12
- Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket: $21
- Reykjavik Art Museum Entry Ticket: $21
- Skip the Line: The National Museum of Iceland Ticket: $24
- Volcano Express Entry Ticket at Harpa: $24
- Mosfellsbæ: Authentic Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tour: $26
- Icelandic Phallological Museum Entry Ticket: $29
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 1 Stop Snorkel Adventure with Beach Break: $45
- 2 Hour Zip Lining Private Tour in Mahogany Bay: $65
- 2-Hour Private Off Road ATV and Beach Experience in Bay Islands: $90
- 3-Hours Private Tour in Roatan with Pick Up: $66
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkel Experience in Roatan: $50
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV & community adventure, Mangrove tour, food tasting and Beach: $145
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $99
- ATVS, Sloths and Monkeys, Beach Break Private Tour: $130
- Atv Island Tour: $140
- Cruise Friendly Sloths, Monkeys JungleZipline Adventure in Roatán: $100
- Cruise Ship Family Chocolate Factory, Sloths & Monkeys, Beach, Transportation: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayReykjavik $32Roatan $6.52
Typical Alcohol Prices in Reykjavik
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Reykjavik are as follows:
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Beer$9.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Reykjavik
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Reykjavik:
- Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $48
- Craft Beer and Brewery Tour in Iceland: $48
- Reykjavík Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Games: $152
- Icelandic Bar Crawl Experience: $162
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan ATV Adventure, Island Tour and Craft Brewery Experience: $99
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Reykjavik and Roatan, we can see that Reykjavik is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Reykjavik is in Europe and Roatan is in Central 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Reykjavik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Reykjavik than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Reykjavik Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Reykjavik or Roatan?
Reykjavik has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Reykjavik and Roatan, 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.