Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Adelaide?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Adelaide or Guatemala City?
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 Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City?
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.
Guatemala City
Referred to by the locals as "Guate," Guatemala City is the largest and most modern city in Guatemala, as well as its capital. While the atmosphere of the place is big, dirty, and dangerous with city fumes and skyscrapers, it is the hub of the country. It is the place where travelers first step foot into Guatemala and, though it is a place of modern chaos, it does have some of the best galleries and museums as well as a selection of bars, cafes, and restaurants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Australia, The Best 3-Week Tours in Australia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAdelaide $115Guatemala City $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Adelaide is $115, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is $44. 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 Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAdelaide $68Guatemala City $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAdelaide $136Guatemala City $48
Compare Hotels in Adelaide and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Adelaide or Guatemala City? 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 Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Adelaide $19Guatemala City $6.19
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$3.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Adelaide Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Adelaide: $33
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Airport to Adelaide Port: $37
- Private One way Transfer from Adelaide Airport（ADL） to Adelaide: $39
- Adelaide to Adelaide Airport (ADL) - Departure Private Transfer : $39
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Business Car: $64
- Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $78
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Van: $94
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $94
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Luxury Van: $94
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Car: $108
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Car: $108
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide hotels: $223
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Transfer: From Guatemala City to El Paredon Beach: $240
- Transfer from La Aurora International Airport to Antigua: $27
- Transfer from Guatemala City hotel to INTL Airport La Aurora: $75
- Transfer from Airport to Antigua: $80
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Hotels: $43
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Antigua: $16
- San Salvadorz: Convenient bus transfer from/to Guatemala: $34
- Private transfer from La Aurora Airport to Panajachel: $52
- Private Transfer from La Aurora Airport to Antigua Guatemala: $120
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán : $125
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Antigua: $74
- Private Ground Transfer Guatemala City To Panajachel, LakeAtitlan: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City 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 $32Guatemala City $15
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
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $80
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $127
- Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch: $133
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $133
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $199
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Cooking and class with Private Guatemalan Chef : $72
- Taste Antigua Guatemala Walking Food Tour : $75
- Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class: $90
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Cooked Under Volcanic Heat: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Adelaide $14Guatemala City $1.21
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Adelaide's Queer History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Adelaide Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- River Torrens Popeye Sightseeing Cruise: $18
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: $19
- Adelaide's True Crime Tour: $23
- TreeClimb Exciting Climb For Little Adventurers: $25
- River Torrens Popeye Devonshire Tea Cruise: $26
- Discover Glenelg Walking Tour: $27
- Adelaide Gaol Adults Ghost Tour & Investigation: $29
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Guide: $30
- Adelaide Zoo: General Admission Tickets: $31
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- 3-hour Bike Tour Guatemala City South: $60
- 4-hour Bike Tour Guatemala City South Center: $70
- Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City: $77
- Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City: $75
- Antigua Guatemala Full Day Tour: $58
- Antigua Guatemala Half Day Tour: $60
- Antigua Guatemala Stopover Tour: $75
- Antigua walking tour from Guatemala City : $90
- Chichicastenango Market Tour: $124
- City walking tour Guatemala City and Relieff Map: $47
- Climb Active Pacaya Volcano + Box Lunch at the Top - Shared Tour: $75
- Combo Tour: Colonial Antigua & Guatemala City Explorer Tour: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAdelaide $23Guatemala City $6.87
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $44
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $60
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $61
- Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $80
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $88
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $103
- From McLaren Vale Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch: $115
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting & Maggie Beers Farm Join Us: $116
- The Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch: $121
- Barossa Valley Wine Tours - Small Private Groups : $123
- Barossa and Hahndorf Day Trip from Adelaide Including Wine Tasting and Lunch: $129
- McLaren Vale Wine Tour by Bike: $129
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adelaide and Guatemala City, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Adelaide is in Pacific and Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Adelaide Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Adelaide or Guatemala City?
Adelaide has a larger population, and is about 8% larger than the population of Guatemala City. When comparing the sizes of Adelaide and Guatemala City, 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.