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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 142 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 9.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2824* (4536 ANG)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 174 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 5343* (8582 ANG)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 243 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 90 per person
  • $ 76 per person
  • $ 36 per person

Total budget:

$ 9004* (14448 ANG)

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



Cost of living in Bonaire compared to United States in 2023

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bonaire in 2023 is 14% 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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bonaire is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 18)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 54/person
($ 29 to $ 78)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 18/person
($ 17 to $ 18)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.8 for 500ml
( $ 7.8)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
( $ 2.3)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.1/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 3.3)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 2.3 to $ 2.7)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 2.3)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bonaire

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bonaire is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 173/night
($ 112 to $ 232)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 176/night
($ 106 to $ 272)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 310/night
($ 216 to $ 447)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 190/month
($ 113 to $ 294)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 224/month
($ 132 to $ 385)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 196
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 120/month
($ 108 to $ 131)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 269
Family room
Family room
$ 310/month
($ 173 to $ 502)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Bonaire

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bonaire is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
( $ 2.5)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Rice
Rice
$ 3.7/kg
( $ 3.7)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Eggs
Eggs
$ 9.3/12 eggs
( $ 9.3)

92% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.9/kg
( $ 9.9)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4.1/kg
( $ 4.1)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.6/kg
( $ 5.6)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
( $ 1.4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
( $ 1.3)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Bonaire

On average, the price of transport in Bonaire is 53% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
( $ 2.3)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.4/km
( $ 4.4)

137% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 1.8)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 8.8
( $ 8.8)

126% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 26/24hrs
($ 7.2 to $ 66)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Leisure activity budget in Bonaire

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bonaire is 37% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 18/ticket
( $ 18)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 34/hr
($ 34 to $ 34)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bonaire

On average, shopping budget in Bonaire is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.3/pack
( $ 7.3)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 90
( $ 90)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 59
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
( $ 34)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Bonaire
London → Bonaire
London → Bonaire
$ 1131
(fair price: $ 938)
New York City → Bonaire
New York City → Bonaire
New York City → Bonaire
$ 962
(fair price: $ 788)
Toronto (Ontario) → Bonaire
Toronto (Ontario) → Bonaire
Toronto (Ontario) → Bonaire
$ 1198
(fair price: $ 860)
Los Angeles → Bonaire
Los Angeles  → Bonaire
Los Angeles  → Bonaire
$ 1180
(fair price: $ 891)
Manchester → Bonaire
Manchester → Bonaire
Manchester → Bonaire
$ 1124
(fair price: $ 949)
Montreal → Bonaire
Montreal → Bonaire
Montreal → Bonaire
$ 1456
(fair price: $ 940)


About this information on the cost of living in Bonaire

The information about the cost of living in Bonaire shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Bonaire was updated on 23-09-2023.

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