Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Sydney?
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 Sydney or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney 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: Sydney or Bonaire?
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
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 Contiki Tours to Australia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySydney $225Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $225, 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 Sydney and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $112Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $224Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Sydney 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: Sydney Hotel Prices and Bonaire Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $16Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride$14
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Taxi to Airport$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
- Sydney Port Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City Hotel: $26
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney City Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: $26
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney Airport to Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay: $27
- Sydney Arrival Transfer: Airport to City or Overseas Passenger Terminal: $27
- Transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport: $29
- Sydney Port Private Departure Transfer: City Hotel to Cruise Port: $32
- Sydney Airport Vip Transfer to city: $36
- SYD Airport to Sydney City Centre Private Transfer: $37
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: $39
- Airport Shuttle Transfer to and from CBD Hotels: $40
- Private Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port: $41
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 Sydney or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Sydney 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 daySydney $84Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.85
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Lunch Special$11
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$11
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Meat Pies$3.56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Festival of Light Harbor Cruise with Dinner: $36
- City Highlights Walking Food Tour with Harbor Cruise: $45
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
- Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
- Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
- Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $54
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Vivid Tall Ships Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $63
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $63
- Sydney Street Art & Food Tour: $66
- Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise: $72
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.Sydney $34Bonaire $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$32
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$33
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$136
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Powerhouse Museum$11
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sydney Botanic Garden: Kids Quest Family Walking Adventure: $6.41
- Sydney Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure: $6.41
- Sydney's Lavender Bay: An Audio Tour by ABC Broadcaster: $6.99
- Sydney Ghost Tour: $8.00
- Sydney Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $8.24
- Sydney City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Sydney’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney Beaches: $11
- Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney: $11
- Sydney Harbour Self Guided Walking Tour with an App: $12
- Upside Down House Photo Experience in Sydney: $15
- From Foundations to Skylines: A Self Guided Sydney Walking Tour: $15
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
- Explore North & South Tour: $65
- Small-Group Guided North & South Tour of Bonaire with Pick Up: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $16Bonaire $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Wollongong: Go Out with a Gong: $15
- Sydney's Haunted Pub Tour & Cellar visit: $28
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $28
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts: $32
- Private Wine Tasting at The Rocks: $46
- Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $50
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $82
- The Rocks Pub Walking Tour: $85
- Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour: $85
- Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney: $89
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sydney and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Sydney much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific 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 Sydney would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sydney 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 Sydney.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sydney Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sydney or Bonaire?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 330 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Sydney 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.