Which place is cheaper, Cleveland or Port-au-Prince?
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 Port-au-Prince or Cleveland?
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 Port-au-Prince and Cleveland. 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: Port-au-Prince or Cleveland?
Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince is the capital city and most-populous city of Haiti. The metropolitan area is divided into several districts with access to a number of landmarks and museums, as well as a lively cultural scene.
Cleveland
Located on the shores of Lake Erie of the Great Lakes, Cleveland is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. As a culturally diverse and thriving metropolitan area, the city is host to a vast range of sights and activities, such as world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and golf courses as well as plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America.
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Port-au-Prince Prices
Haiti PricesCleveland Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPort-au-Prince $31Cleveland $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Port-au-Prince is $31, while the average daily cost in Cleveland is $158. 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 Port-au-Prince and Cleveland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPort-au-Prince $22Cleveland $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPort-au-Prince $44Cleveland $150
Compare Hotels in Port-au-Prince and Cleveland
Looking for a hotel in Port-au-Prince or Cleveland? 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: Cleveland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Port-au-Prince $4.77Cleveland $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cleveland
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cleveland are as follows:
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Taxi to Airport$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cleveland
Also for Cleveland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) to Cleveland - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $207
- Cleveland to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) - Departure Private Transfer : $104
- Private Arrival Transfer from Cleveland Airprot (CLE): $68
- Private Departure Transfer to Cleveland Airport (CLE): $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Port-au-Prince or Cleveland?
Prices for flights to both Cleveland and Port-au-Prince 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 dayPort-au-Prince $6.45Cleveland $62
Typical Food Prices in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$1.79
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Sandwich$9.75
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Large Pizza$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- West Side Market Food Tour: $53
- Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland: $79
- Tremont Neighborhood Food Tour: $79
- Ohio City Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland: $91
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Port-au-Prince $0.76Cleveland $40
Tours and Activities in Cleveland
For Cleveland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Akron Secrets: Rubber City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.00
- Cleveland Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $9.75
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Cleveland by Wacky Walks: $10
- Skip the Line: Cleveland History Center Admission Ticket: $14
- Ghost Tour of Cleveland with free Ghost Hunting Gear: $20
- Experience the season with a scavenger hunt in Cleveland with Holly Jolly Hunt: $20
- Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Cleveland Sights & Stories: $28
- Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of University Circle Sights & Stories: $28
- Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours: $32
- Cleveland Browns Football Game Ticket at Huntington Bank Field: $35
- Cleveland Guardians Baseball Game Ticket at Progressive Field: $39
- Cleveland Comedy City Tour: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPort-au-Prince $0.20Cleveland $45
Typical Alcohol Prices in Cleveland
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Cleveland are as follows:
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A Night of Shots$36
Sample the Local Flavors in Cleveland
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cleveland:
- Cleveland Brewery Golf Cart Tour Experience: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Port-au-Prince and Cleveland, we can see that Cleveland is more expensive. And not only is Port-au-Prince much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Port-au-Prince is in Caribbean Islands and Cleveland is in North 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 Port-au-Prince would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Port-au-Prince 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 Cleveland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cleveland than you might in Port-au-Prince.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Port-au-Prince Expensive? and Is Cleveland Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Port-au-Prince or Cleveland?
Port-au-Prince has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Cleveland. When comparing the sizes of Port-au-Prince and Cleveland, 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.