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:

  • $ 48 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1497* (2702 ANG)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 172 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 54 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 5200* (9352 ANG)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 85 per person
  • $ 67 per person
  • $ 34 per person

Total budget:

$ 7273* (13076 ANG)

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



Cost of living in Bonaire compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bonaire in 2024 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 2024 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 essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 10 to $ 31)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 50/person
($ 40 to $ 70)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 19/person
($ 17 to $ 20)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.9 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 10)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
( $ 2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.7/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 3)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3/can
($ 2 to $ 5)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bonaire

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bonaire is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 48/night
($ 48 to $ 449)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 75 to $ 267)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 195/night
($ 86 to $ 355)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 251/night
($ 126 to $ 434)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 50/night
($ 50 to $ 449)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 48/month
($ 48 to $ 449)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 216/month
($ 89 to $ 422)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 223/month
($ 107 to $ 435)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 148/month
($ 86 to $ 256)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 278/month
($ 112 to $ 497)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Bonaire

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bonaire is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

83% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.2/500g
( $ 2.2)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.2/kg
( $ 3.2)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 6.1/12 eggs
($ 4 to $ 8.3)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.8/kg
( $ 8.8)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
( $ 3.4)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.9/kg
( $ 4.9)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
( $ 1.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
( $ 1.1)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Bonaire

On average, the price of transport in Bonaire is 88% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.9/ticket
( $ 1.9)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.8/km
( $ 3.8)

129% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.6)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 10
( $ 10)

177% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Bonaire

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bonaire is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
( $ 17)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 31/hr
( $ 31)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bonaire

On average, shopping budget in Bonaire is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.3/pack
( $ 6.3)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 77
( $ 77)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
( $ 30)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Bonaire
New York City → Bonaire
New York City → Bonaire
$ 803
(fair price: $ 653)
London → Bonaire
London → Bonaire
London → Bonaire
$ 1020
(fair price: $ 856)
Toronto → Bonaire
Toronto → Bonaire
Toronto → Bonaire
$ 943
(fair price: $ 703)
Montreal → Bonaire
Montreal → Bonaire
Montreal → Bonaire
$ 1133
(fair price: $ 777)
Atlanta → Bonaire
Atlanta → Bonaire
Atlanta → Bonaire
$ 891
(fair price: $ 741)
Los Angeles → Bonaire
Los Angeles  → Bonaire
Los Angeles  → Bonaire
$ 983
(fair price: $ 755)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Bonaire was updated on 10-11-2024.

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