Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Rome?
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 Rome or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rome and Bonaire can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Rome or Bonaire?
Rome
Rome is the kind of city that refuses to stay in the past, even though history is everywhere you look. Ancient ruins rise beside buzzing cafes, scooters zip past Renaissance palaces, and quiet cobblestone lanes suddenly open onto grand piazzas filled with fountains, churches, and street performers. It is a city of layers: the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica, neighborhood trattorias, stylish boutiques, and late-night gelato walks all woven together into one unforgettable experience. Whether you come for the art, the food, the history, or the simple pleasure of wandering without a plan, Rome has a way of making every day feel like a discovery.
Bonaire
An island municipality of the Netherlands, Bonaire resides in the Caribbean, east of Central America and north of Venezuela. It is a part of the ABC Islands together with Aruba and Curaçao, and is best known as a tropical vacation destination with many great dive spots, beaches, lagoons, and wildlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRome $237Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is $237, while the average daily cost in Bonaire is $299. 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 Rome and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRome $103Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRome $206Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Rome and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Rome or Bonaire? 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: Rome Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rome $24Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
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Metro Ride (for Two)$2.29
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Train to the Airport$17
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Taxi to Airport$51
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Bicycle Rental (Full Day)$11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
- Transfer Ciampino Airport - Rome City Center Shuttle Bus: $6.96
- Transfer Fiumicino Airport from/to Vaticano shuttle bus: $9.28
- Bus Transfer from Rome to Milan or Vice Versa: $9.42
- Premium Airport Transfer from FCO to Rome: $29
- Rome from Civitavecchia Transfer with Optional Open Bus: $35
- Rome Private Transfer with Italian Breakfast on demand: $35
- Rome from Civitavecchia Bus Transfer: $35
- Ciampino Transfer: $43
- Rome’s Bone Chapel with Audioguide App and Panoramic Bus Transfer: $44
- Luxury Private Transfer Rome Center to Fiumicino Airport: $46
- Private transfers in the city of Rome (one way): $46
- Ciampino to Rome city transfers: $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:
- Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
- Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Rome 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 dayRome $96Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$16
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches$3.42
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Cafe e doce$4.57
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Pizza (Fast Food)$3.03
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)$36
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Cheese and bread$11
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Espresso$2.29
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Dinner$66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
- Rome Gnocchi and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $40
- Rome Food Tour for Breakfast Lovers: $41
- Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine: $41
- Roman Dinner after History Tour: An Epic Journey Through Time: $44
- Pizza Cooking Class in Rome - Near Piazza Navona: $45
- Milan Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $45
- Rome Early Morning Breakfast and Sightseeing Food Tour: $45
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Prosecco in Rome: $45
- Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome City Center: $46
- Cappuccino, Moka and Tiramisù Cooking Class in Central Rome: $47
- Pesto and Pasta Cooking Class in Rome City Center: $48
- The Original Fettuccine & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Rome: $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bonaire
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bonaire.
- Dinner at Sea: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rome $41Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome
Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)$79
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)$38
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Roma Pass$34
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)$23
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Segway Tour$86
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Rome Best Kept Secrets: Self-Guided City Tour: $2.28
- Historical Walking Tour in Rome City Center with Hidden Gems: $3.71
- Hidden Treasures — A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.63
- Audio guided tour of the historic center of Rome: $4.64
- Experience Rome Trevi Fountain with Ticket: $4.64
- Colosseum and Roman Forum Sightseeing Area Walking Tour: $4.64
- Rome:Pantheon Entry Ticket with Hosted Experience and Audio Guide: $5.22
- Pantheon Admission Ticket : Audio Guide or Guided Tour: $5.79
- What Emperor Hadrian Lost: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Ancient Rome: $5.99
- Testaccio: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Rome's Food Traditions: $6.10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The gods of the Palatine: $6.72
- Rome Walking Tour 2h40 and 23 audio commentary: $6.84
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- Semi Submarine Boat Experience to Klein Bonaire: $33
- Walking Tours & Private Tours on Bonaire: $36
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- Half-Day Bonaire Island Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $46
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Walking Tour with Lunch & Ice Cream: $55
- Yacht tour with local guide & snorkeling activities: $57
- Highlights of Bonaire & Cultural Experience: $59
- Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour: $59
- Tour in North and South Bonaire Guided: $63
- Small-Group Guided North & South Tour of Bonaire with Pick Up: $65
- Explore North & South Tour: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRome $21Bonaire $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:
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Bottle of Wine$7.43
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Pint of Beer$7.25
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Beer$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Rome
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:
- Rome Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $22
- Unique Wine Tasting in Enoteca in Rome San Pietro Area: $32
- Cabaret and Burlesque Show: $35
- Rome’s Exclusive Wine Tasting: Sip Near the Colosseum!: $38
- Winery Tour, Wine Tasting near Rome with Optional Lunch: $45
- Rome Wine Tasting in Monte dei Cocci | Authentic Lazio Wines: $45
- Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato: $49
- Frascati Wine Tasting Experience with Food Pairing: $52
- Experience Rome Exclusive Wine Tasting in City Center: $56
- Burlesque lessons with the best Italian stars: $58
- Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $64
- Rome Bar Crawl: Interactive Night Tour with Games and Karaoke: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rome and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Rome much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rome is in Europe and Bonaire 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 Rome would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rome 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 Bonaire would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bonaire than you might in Rome.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rome Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rome or Bonaire?
Rome has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Rome and Bonaire, 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.