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Bonaire travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bonaire

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bonaire for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Bonaire compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Bonaire in 2023 is 22% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bonaire in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Bonaire by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bonaire

Lunch

$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 18)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 54/person
($ 29 to $ 79)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

McDonald's meal

$ 18/person
($ 17 to $ 18)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 7.8 for 500ml
( $ 7.8)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Imported beer

$ 2.3 for 330ml
( $ 2.3)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Cappuccino

$ 3.1/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 3.3)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
($ 2.3 to $ 2.7)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.3/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 2.3)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bonaire

2-star hotel

$ 175/night
($ 113 to $ 237)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 146

3-star hotel

$ 167/night
($ 106 to $ 245)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

4-star hotel

$ 310/night
($ 220 to $ 441)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

Room with kitchen

$ 179/month
($ 115 to $ 268)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 214/month
($ 128 to $ 365)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 122/month
($ 109 to $ 136)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 251

Family room

$ 309/month
($ 185 to $ 493)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Bonaire

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.5/500g
( $ 2.5)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 3.7/kg
( $ 3.7)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 9.3/12 eggs
( $ 9.3)

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108% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Chicken

$ 10/kg
( $ 10)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
( $ 4.1)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 5.6/kg
( $ 5.6)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Potatoes

$ 1.4/kg
( $ 1.4)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.3
( $ 1.3)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Bonaire

Bus ticket

$ 2.3/ticket
( $ 2.3)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 4.4/km
( $ 4.4)

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143% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 1.8)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 9
( $ 9)

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133% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 27/24hrs
($ 9.6 to $ 66)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Leisure activity budget in Bonaire

Cinema

$ 18/ticket
( $ 18)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 35/hr
($ 35 to $ 35)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bonaire

Cigarettes

$ 7.3/pack
( $ 7.3)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9

Levi's jeans

$ 90
( $ 90)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 35
( $ 35)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

Plane ticket budget

London → Bonaire

$ 1131
(fair price: $ 938)

New York City → Bonaire

$ 976
(fair price: $ 790)

Toronto (Ontario) → Bonaire

$ 1246
(fair price: $ 894)

Manchester → Bonaire

$ 1117
(fair price: $ 937)

Los Angeles → Bonaire

$ 1253
(fair price: $ 918)

Montreal → Bonaire

$ 1563
(fair price: $ 996)