Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Santorini?
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 Santorini or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Bonaire, 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: Santorini or Bonaire?
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
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 Greece, and The Best Budget Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini $291Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is $291, 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 Santorini and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini $137Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini $274Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Santorini 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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini $40Bonaire $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Luxury Transfers in Santorini-Airport ,Port & Hotels: $12
- Express Private Transfer Service in Santorini: $14
- Santorini Port Shuttle Services-Airport Transfers-Oia Transfers: $14
- Private Santorini Airport Transfer - Meet & Greet Service (JTR): $15
- Economy Arrival Transfers From Santorini Airport To All Destinations: $16
- Transfer From or To Santorini Airport Designed By You: $16
- Arrival or Departure Shared Transfer in Santorini: $16
- Prestige Transfers Tours Airport Port Hotel and Cruise Ship: $18
- Economy Roundtrip Transfer Santorini Airport ( Max 4 stop ): $18
- Private Transfer from Santorini Airport (JTR) to Santorini Port: $21
- Santorini Premium Private Transfer Service: $24
- Shared Transfer: $24
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 Santorini or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Santorini 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 daySantorini $112Bonaire $101
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini: $72
- Santorini Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $75
- Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class: $100
- Santorini Cooking Lesson with Chef and a Bottle of Wine: $106
- Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $118
- The Aegean Cooking Class at Ftelos Brewery: $118
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $130
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $130
- Santorini Flavors, a Cooking Class in a Dreamy Setting: $130
- Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option: $142
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $142
- Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings: $148
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.Santorini $41Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- Caldera, Villages and Sunsets Experience in Santorini: $4.72
- Fira Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h00 and 16 audio reviews: $6.98
- Authentic A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oia: $7.99
- Skip the Line Lost Atlantis Experience Ticket: $17
- Guided Art Tour Contemporary Art Meets a Quiet Santorini Village: $18
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port: $36
- Fira to Oia Best Taxi-Style Tour!: $36
- Santorini Tour of Caldera with Glass bottom Boat: $37
- E-Ticket to Akrotiri with Audio Tour on your Phone: $37
- Sunset In Oia & Santorini Traditional Villages Bus Tour: $39
- Private Tailor-Made Tour : Explore Santorini with Comfort & Style: $40
- Small-Group Skip Cable Car Santorini Tour for First-Time Cruisers: $41
Tours and Activities in Bonaire
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bonaire are as follows:
- 2 Hours Private Kitesurfing Adventure: $265
- 4 Hours Open Air Party Bus Tour with Beach Stop in Caribbean: $39
- 4 hour Individual Island Tour for 1 to 12 persons: $180
- Aquaspace Sunset Sail and Snorkel Tour on Bonaire with Diner: $130
- Bonaire Cave Tour: Walk, Climb & Swim: $75
- Bonaire CaveTour Climb, Snorkel & Explore the Hidden Gems : $83
- Bonaire Essentials Island Tour: $49
- Bonaire Landsailing Adventures: $79
- Bonaire Shore Excursion: The Bonaire Highlights Tour: $83
- Bonaire island adventure: $110
- Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $164
- North & South Highlights Guided Group Tour: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini $29Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santorini Ftelos Brewery Guided Tour and Beer Tasting Experience: $41
- Top Sights of Santorini with Wine Tasting and Sunset in Oia: $62
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: $65
- Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Private Santorini Tour 3-4-5-6 hours-Wine Tasting Optional: $95
- Santorini Private Wine Tour with Local Wineries & Tastings: $101
- Santorini Wine Tasting & Premium Lunch at Award-Winning Winery: $129
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $130
- Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide: $172
- Private Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting 4 or 5hour duration: $172
- Santorini Wine Tour: Visit 3 Local Wineries with Tastings: $174
- Santorini Half Day Wine Tasting & Winery Tour with Pickup: $178
When comparing the travel costs between Santorini and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Santorini is in Europe and Bonaire is in Caribbean Islands, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santorini Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Bonaire?
Santorini has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Santorini 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.