Which place is cheaper, Bonaire or Vancouver?
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 Vancouver or Bonaire?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vancouver and Bonaire. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Vancouver or Bonaire?
Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city in Western Canada. It is also the largest city in British Columbia, and is dramatically positioned between the coast and mountains. It's a very international city, with a high level of energy and countless activites that you can enjoy while you're in town. In addition to offering all of the activities and entertainment of a modern city, it is also in jumping off distance to any number of outdoor activities.
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 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVancouver $162Bonaire $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Vancouver is $162, 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 Vancouver and Bonaire in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVancouver $85Bonaire $155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVancouver $170Bonaire $310
Compare Hotels in Vancouver and Bonaire
Looking for a hotel in Vancouver 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: Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vancouver $14Bonaire $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.24
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.56
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer from/to Whistler: $26
- Bus Transfer from/to Squamish: $26
- YVR Airport Private Transfer to/from Vancouver: $29
- Vancouver Bus Transfer from or to Whistler: $30
- Transfers Vancouver Airport and Cruise port to or from Hotels: $40
- Private Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $41
- Private Airport Transfer to/from YVR Airport: $45
- Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Vancouver hotels: $46
- Private and Group Transfer from Vancouver Airport YVR: $47
- City Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $58
- Vancouver hotel/address to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $60
- Vancouver to Victoria: Ferry with Bus Transfer: $64
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 Vancouver or Bonaire?
Prices for flights to both Bonaire and Vancouver 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 dayVancouver $53Bonaire $101
Typical Food Prices in Vancouver
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:
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All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch$8.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Vancouver: $62
- Vancouver Gastown's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience: $92
- Vancouver Chinatown Elite Food Tour Hidden Gems & Local Tastings: $98
- Vancouver Local Taste Trail Food Tour: $98
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $101
- 6 Tastings Food Tour of Gastown District: $102
- A Wok Around Granville Island Public Market Food Tour: $109
- Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour: $117
- Vancouver Foodie Tour: Granville Island Market Food Tour: $120
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $121
- Private Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $130
- Private Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $134
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.Vancouver $35Bonaire $40
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Vancouver Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $3.72
- Vancouver Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.60
- Mt. Pleasant Street Art Tour with a Guide: $4.93
- Fort Langley: Film & Television Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.83
- Cycling the Seawall: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Along the Stanley Park Seawall: $5.99
- Stanley Park Self Guided Bike Tour: $6.33
- Stanley Park Self Guided Bike Tour: $6.56
- Stanley Park Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.56
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $7.04
- Vancouver to Whistler Private Self Guided Audio Tour: $7.29
- Vancouver Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
- Guided Tour of Britannia Shipyards NHS in Steveston: $9.19
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
- Brunch & Snorkel Catamaran Tour: $115
- Catamaran Snorkel & BBQ Sail (cruise friendly): $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVancouver $15Bonaire $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $21
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Neighbourhood Walking Tour: $68
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $85
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $106
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $127
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $131
- From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $133
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour from Vancouver with a Light Lunch: $139
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Tastings: $158
- Fraser Valley and White Rock Wine Tour: $171
- Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting: $173
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vancouver and Bonaire, we can see that Bonaire is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vancouver is in North America 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 Vancouver would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vancouver 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 Vancouver.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vancouver Expensive? and Is Bonaire Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vancouver or Bonaire?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Bonaire. When comparing the sizes of Vancouver 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.