Which place is cheaper, Boston or Roatan?
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 Roatan or Boston?
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 Roatan and Boston. 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: Roatan or Boston?
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
Boston
Boston is one of the oldest and most historic cities in New England. It is also the capital of the state of Massachusetts and the largest city in the region. The city proper covers 48 square miles and has a population of more than 600,000. The Greater Boston area has 4.5 million people and is the tenth largest metropolitan area in the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, The Best Photography Tours in United States of America, and The Best Camping Tours in United States of America.
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Roatan Prices
Honduras PricesBoston Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRoatan $42Boston $291
The average daily cost (per person) in Roatan is $42, while the average daily cost in Boston is $291. 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 Roatan and Boston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRoatan $11Boston $166
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRoatan $22Boston $332
Compare Hotels in Roatan and Boston
Looking for a hotel in Roatan or Boston? 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: Roatan Hotel Prices and Boston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Roatan $18Boston $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$4.00
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Boston
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Boston are as follows:
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Taxi$35
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Subway Daily Pass$9.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boston:
- Private Departure Transfer to Boston Airport BOS: $28
- BOS Airport Private Transfer to Boston Downtown: $37
- Boston Logan Airport Chauffeur, Boston Airport private Transfer: $50
- Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Boston - Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- Boston Airport (BOS) to Providence – Arrival Private Transfer : $70
- Manchester–Boston Regional Airport to Manchester - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Private Transfer from Flynn Cruise Port to Boston Airport (BOS): $81
- Private Transfer from Boston Airport (BOS) to Flynn Cruise Port: $82
- One Way Airport Transfer Service: $85
- Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) to Flynn Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $94
- Departure Private Transfer Boston to Boston Airport BOS: $97
- Private Airport Transfer to/from Logan Airport: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Roatan or Boston?
Prices for flights to both Boston and Roatan 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 dayRoatan $15Boston $86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Boston
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Boston.
- Self Guided "The North End Pizza, Cannoli and Picnic" Solo Walking Tour : $5.50
- Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours: $34
- Boston Freedom Trail History and Food Tour: $39
- Freedom Trail History and Food Tour: $39
- Pizza Beer and Paul Revere Tour: $65
- Boston Pizza Lovers Food & History Walking Food Tour: $69
- North End Pizza Walking Tour with 3 Slices & Cannoli: $69
- 2-Hour Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef in Boston: $75
- North End Food Experience with Pizza, Meats & Cheese: $75
- Pizza, Beer, and Paul Revere Tour: $75
- City Cruises Harbor Buffet Lunch or Dinner Cruise: $89
- Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Food tour: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Roatan $26Boston $33
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Monkeys and sloths, private tour , and beach: $89
Typical Entertainment Prices in Boston
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Boston are as follows:
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Two Tickets to Celtics Game$101
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Duck Tour$32
Tours and Activities in Boston
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Boston are as follows:
- 2 Hour Boston Historical and Heritage Walking Tour: $5.00
- Self Guided "Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail" Audio/GPS Walking Tour: $5.00
- The Ghosts of Boston's Past Haunted Self-guided Tour: $5.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Boston North End: $5.75
- Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem: $7.75
- Harvard's Haunts Solo Smart Phone Guided App Ghost Walking Tour: $7.75
- Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour: $7.75
- City History and Highlights Audio App Walking Tour: $7.99
- Boston's Old North Church Admission with Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.00
- Boston Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $8.32
- Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour: $8.93
- Boston Harborwalk & Tea Party Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $8.99
For more ideas for your next trip, check out Free Things to Do in Boston, Must-See Monuments and Memorials In Boston, and The Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRoatan $6.64Boston $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Boston
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Boston:
- Boston Bar Crawl Back Bay Beat Bar Craw: $15
- Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Boston Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns: $35
- 2 Hour Historic Pub Crawl in Boston: $35
- Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures: $36
- Boston Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl : $36
- History Pub Crawl Tour Along the Freedom Trail: $56
- Boston Freedom Trail History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour: $60
- Freedom Trail History Tour and Brewery Taste: $71
- Sushi Making Class at a Local Brewery in Boston: $75
- Sushi Making Class at a Local Distillery in Boston: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Roatan and Boston, we can see that Boston is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Roatan is in Central America and Boston 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Boston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Boston than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Roatan Expensive? and Is Boston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Roatan or Boston?
Boston has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Roatan and Boston, 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.