A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Stockholm vs. Bonaire for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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: Stockholm or Bonaire?

Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.

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 CuraƧao, 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 Budget Tours to Sweden, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden.


Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Stockholm?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $224, 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 Stockholm and Bonaire in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Stockholm $110
    Bonaire $155
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Stockholm $220
    Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Bonaire

Looking for a hotel in Stockholm 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.

Hotels in Stockholm


Hotels in Bonaire


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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: Stockholm Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Stockholm $23
    Bonaire $65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:

  • Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $19
  • Skavsta Airport Bus Transfer: $29
  • Stockholm City to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Bromma Airport BMA: $67
  • Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port: $67
  • Private Transfer from Nynashamn Cruise Port to Stockholm Hotels : $84
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm city to Nynashamn Cruise Port: $84
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Bromma Airport: $96
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm hotels to Stockholm Cruise Port: $98
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Terminal to Bromma airport: $99
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to City centre or Port: $101
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Stockholm City - Arrival Private Transfer: $104

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonaire

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bonaire:

  • Airport Transfer Return Included: $80
  • Private Transfer from Kralendijk Cruise Port to Kralendijk city : $59
  • Private Transfer from Kralendijk Port to Bonaire Airport (BON): $59
  • Private Transfers between Bonaire airport and any local address : $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Bonaire?

Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Stockholm 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Stockholm $71
    Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:


  • Breakfast
    $11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.

  • Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $21
  • City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $32
  • Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $32
  • Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $33
  • Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm Lunch or Dinner: $40
  • Food Tour: $117
  • Stockholm Food Tour: $120
  • Secret Walking Food Tour Stockholm Old Town: $124
  • Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $149
  • From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $154
  • Evening Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner from Stockholm: $158
  • Stockholm Dinner Experience: $164

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
  • Discover the Flavors of Bonaire with the Bonaire Snack Food Tour: $130

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Stockholm $29
    Bonaire $40

Tours and Activities in Stockholm

Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Stockholm Secret Treasures A Self Guided Nordic Adventure: $3.58
  • Self Guided Tours Stockholm With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.58
  • Walking Tour of Stockholm's City Center: $3.58
  • Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.38
  • Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.44
  • Stockholm Troll Hunt: Self-Guided Old Town Adventure: $7.17
  • From Stockholm with Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $7.17
  • Stockholm Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Tour and Puzzle Adventure: $7.17
  • History and Secrets of Gamla Stan Audio GPS Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
  • Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour in the Modern City: $7.99
  • Stockholm Interactive City Tour: $8.38
  • The Stockholm Witch Trials: A Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour Game: $8.63

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
  • Clearbottom Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel tour: $59
  • Highlights of Bonaire & Cultural Experience: $59
  • Tour in North and South Bonaire Guided : $63
  • Explore North & South Tour: $65
  • Small-Group Guided North & South Tour of Bonaire with Pick Up: $65

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Stockholm $30
    Bonaire $33

Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm

Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $27
  • The Original Pub Crawl: $27
  • Stockholm New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl: $95
  • Private Pub Crawl Stockholm With VIP Entry: $211
  • Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $335


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Stockholm and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Stockholm much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm 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 Stockholm would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Stockholm 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 Stockholm.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Stockholm Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Bonaire?

Stockholm has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm 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.