Which place is cheaper, Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
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 Vancouver. 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 Vancouver?
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.
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.
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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Port-au-Prince Prices
Haiti PricesVancouver Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPort-au-Prince $31Vancouver $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Port-au-Prince is $31, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $165. 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 Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPort-au-Prince $22Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPort-au-Prince $44Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Port-au-Prince and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Port-au-Prince or Vancouver? 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.Port-au-Prince $4.77Vancouver $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.35
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.71
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer to/from Whistler one way: $92
- Vancouver Cruise Ship to/from YVR Airport.Hotel Private Transfer: $219
- Airport Transfer: $154
- Arrival Private Transfer Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port to Vancouver by Minibus: $172
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port to Vancouver by SUV: $125
- Arrival Transfer: Vancouver Airport YVR - Vancouver by Luxury SUV: $139
- Canada Cruise Port to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Private Transfer: $121
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver Arrival Private Transfer: $86
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $121
- Cypress/Grouse Mountain to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Transfer: $117
- Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by Minibus: $151
- Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to YVR Airport or Cruise Port- Business Car: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Port-au-Prince or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver 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 $6.45Vancouver $54
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$8.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vancouver Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $75
- Mt Pleasant Food Tour from Vancouver: $81
- A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $82
- Vancouver Street Food Tour in Mount Pleasant Neighborhood: $92
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $96
- Vancouver Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Sushi, Poutine, Chocolate: $97
- Food Tours Gastown & Downtown with 6+ tastings: $98
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $99
- Vancouver Local Taste Trail Food Tour: $100
- Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $113
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $114
- Granville Island Market VIP Walking Food Tour : $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Port-au-Prince $0.76Vancouver $36
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Stanley Park Self Guided Bike Tour: $3.58
- Gratuity-Based Vancouver City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour: $4.00
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.66
- Stanley Park Self Guided Walking Tour: $5.27
- Stanley Park Self Guided Bike Tour: $6.59
- Walking Tour Along Stanley Park's Seawall: $6.59
- Discover Stanley Park: A Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.65
- Spy Escape in Outdoor Puzzle Adventure: $7.16
- Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Stanley Park: $7.17
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park: $7.32
- VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Ticket: $8.21
- Ticket to Immersive Museum in Chinatown: $8.87
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPort-au-Prince $0.20Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Vancouver British Columbia Bar Crawl: $15
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $22
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $26
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Neighbourhood Walking Tour: $65
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $86
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour: $92
- North Vancouver Elite Walking Brewery Tour: $95
- Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley): $121
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $129
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $132
- From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $135
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Port-au-Prince and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vancouver 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 Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Port-au-Prince or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 49% larger than the population of Port-au-Prince. When comparing the sizes of Port-au-Prince and Vancouver, 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.