Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Adelaide?
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 Adelaide or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Adelaide and Antigua Guatemala can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Adelaide or Antigua Guatemala?
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala, and The Best Eco Tours in Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAdelaide $133Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Adelaide is $133, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Adelaide and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAdelaide $65Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAdelaide $130Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Adelaide and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Adelaide or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Adelaide $18Antigua Guatemala $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport & Houseboat Transfers Adelaide Bus: $298
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $261
- Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $119
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $113
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Luxury Van: $113
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Car: $110
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Luxury Van: $108
- Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfer: $81
- Departure Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Business Car: $78
- Arrival Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $78
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $27
- Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $27
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $28
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Puerto Quetzal Port: $186
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $25
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Adelaide 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 dayAdelaide $54Antigua Guatemala $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour: $36
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $124
- Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch: $131
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $201
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $235
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.26
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Lunch$7.82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste of Guatemala,Walking Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala : $50
- Antigua Street Food Tour : $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
- Private Pacaya Volcano Hike & Optional Pizza Experience: $85
- Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour: $85
- Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
- Foodie & Street Food Tour in Antigua: $95
- Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour: $98
- The Culinary Antigua Food Tour: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Adelaide $14Antigua Guatemala $15
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Barossa Tour from 4 Tastings & Lunch Included": $109
- "Penfolds Magill Estate Luxury Wine & Gourmet Lunch Private Tour": $268
- 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $59
- Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine: $17
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $122
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $46
- Adelaide City Full-Day Tour: $155
- Adelaide City Highlights Full-Day Tour: $152
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $58
- Adelaide City Kayak Tour: $52
- Adelaide City and First Nations Cultural tour: $99
- Adelaide Cruise Ship Tours: $208
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- ¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!: $100
- 2 - Days : Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua: $150
- 2-Day Antigua Tour 1 Night at Acatenango Volcano: $87
- ATV Tour of the Magic Towns of Antigua: $65
- ATV or UTV Coffee Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $75
- ATV tour of picturesque villages around Antigua: $60
- Acatenango Overnight Hike Multiday Tour: $129
- Acatenango Volcano Tour - 2 Day Guided Tour: $155
- Acatenango Volcano Tour with Overnight from Antigua: $99
- Altamira tour by Mule/buggy for 2 persons: $115
- Antigua ATV Coffee Tour : $50
- Antigua ATV Cultural Adventure: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAdelaide $22Antigua Guatemala $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- Experience SA Private Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup is in the Barossa: $34
- Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $59
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $60
- Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting: $89
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $91
- Epic Barossa Wine, Brewery, Chocolate, Lunch & Wildlife: $100
- Picnic and Wine Tasting Experience in the Barossa Valley: $104
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $114
- Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch: $118
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adelaide and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Adelaide is in Pacific and Antigua Guatemala is in Central 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 Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Antigua Guatemala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Adelaide Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Adelaide or Antigua Guatemala?
Adelaide has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Adelaide and Antigua Guatemala, 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.