Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney 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: Sydney or Roatan?
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.
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 Contiki Tours to Australia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySydney $221Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $221, 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 Sydney and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $110Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $220Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Sydney 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: Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $16Roatan $17
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$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
- Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD shared ride seat in vehicle shuttle transfer: $14
- Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: Shared Transfer to Sydney CBD: $25
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney Airport to Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay: $27
- Sydney Port Private Departure Transfer: City Hotel to Cruise Port: $32
- Sydney Port Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City: $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: $38
- Airport Shuttle Transfer to and from CBD Hotels: $40
- Private Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port: $41
- Private Transfer from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kembla Cruise Port: $50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Airport, Hotel or Cruise Port, Ferry Roatan Private Transfer: $35
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $111
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $130
- Let's Go Native Roatan City Cultural Tour, Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $151
- Roatan Buggy Adventure, Snorkeling, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $207
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- Roatan West Bay Beach Break with Roundtrip Transfer: $75
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $128
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $56
- Scuba Dive in the West End of Roatan with Private Transfer: $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 $82Roatan $15
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$2.79
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Lunch Special$10
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$10
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Meat Pies$3.49
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
- Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
- Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
- Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $53
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Sydney Street Art & Food Tour: $66
- Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise: $72
- Sydney Harbour: Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise: $73
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu: $83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to West End for Dinner and Nightlife: $70
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
- Cooking classes from a Local!: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sydney $34Roatan $25
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$31
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$32
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$133
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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 Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $3.47
- Sydney Ghost Tour: $5.00
- Sydney Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure: $6.39
- Sydney Botanic Garden: Kids Quest Family Walking Adventure: $6.39
- Sydney Walking Tour 3h00 and 18 audio reviews: $7.75
- Sydney Cockatoo Island Escape: Convict Adventure Game: $8.11
- Sydney City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Sydney Manly and North Head Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney: $11
- Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney Beaches: $11
- Sydney Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Sydney Harbour Self Guided Walking Tour with an App: $12
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Organized trips and adventures: $26
- Roatan VIP island tour in Honduras: $36
- Roatan Fun Bus Group Sightseeing Island Private Tour: $37
- Roatan Private and Public Action Snorkel Tours and Charters: $39
- Roatan Island Tours, Sightseeing and Shopping Adventures: $39
- Roatán Ron and Chocolate Custom Tour.: $40
- Roatan Comprehensive Real Estate Tour Experience: $45
- Customizable Island Tour While on Roatan: $45
- 1 Stop Snorkel Adventure with Beach Break: $45
- Roatan private customizable Tour chocolate Rum History: $45
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
- Roatan Beach and Tour: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $16Roatan $6.50
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
- The Wednesday Social Pub Crawl & Karaoke: $22
- 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
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
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 Horseback Ride, Island Tour and Brewery Tasting: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sydney and Roatan, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific 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 Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney 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 Sydney Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sydney or Roatan?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 580 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Sydney 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.