Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Amsterdam?
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 Amsterdam or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Antigua Guatemala, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Amsterdam or Antigua Guatemala?
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The historical architecture, scenic bridges, and energetic cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
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 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, 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 dayAmsterdam €211Antigua Guatemala €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €211, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is €65. 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 Amsterdam and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmsterdam €102Antigua Guatemala €19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmsterdam €204Antigua Guatemala €38
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam 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: Amsterdam Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amsterdam €20Antigua Guatemala €11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram€3.20
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Renting a Bike€15
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One Hour Canal Cruise€10
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Single Day Transit Pass€2.60
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport€3.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- From Private Transfer to Efteling Theme Park: $465
- Rotterdam: Private transfer to/from Schiphol Airport: $337
- Amsterdam Keukenhof Gardens Round-Trip Transfer from Amsterdam: $290
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Airport Amsterdam to Den Haag: $290
- Private Transfer from Schiphol Airport AMS Airport to Giethoorn: $278
- Private transfer from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, 2h Stop in Haarlem: $278
- Private taxi transfer from Amsterdam to Giethoorn: $271
- Private transfer: Amsterdam to Rotterdam with 2h Sightseeing stop: $269
- Private transfer: Amsterdam>Rotterdam, 2h stop at De Haar Castle: $268
- Airport or Port transfer First Class (private car service): $261
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Utrecht: $261
- Private Car Round-trip Transfer Amsterdam to Keukenhof Tulips: $261
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One way shared transfer to Flores, Peten: $79
- One-Way Shared Van Transfer to Panajachel: $25
- Antigua: One way private transfer to Guatemala City: $69
- Antigua: One way shared transfer to Guatemala City: $24
- Antigua: One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Antigua: Private Transfer to Guatemala City Airport: $30
- From Antigua Guatemala One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $34
- From Antigua: One way private transfer to Panajachel: $194
- From Antigua: Transfer to Guatemala City: $85
- From Panajachel: One Way Shared Transfers to Antigua: $25
- Guatemala City Airport: Private Transfer to Antigua: $30
- Panajachel: One way shared transfer to Antigua: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Amsterdam 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 dayAmsterdam €80Antigua Guatemala €22
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea€6.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam with Set Lunch or Dinner: $36
- Self Guided Food Tour in De Pijp District of Amsterdam: $58
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café: $59
- Amsterdam : Guided Cultural Food Tour: $69
- 3-course dinner party at a secret pop-up restaurant: $70
- Amsterdam Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $87
- Top 10 Tastes of Guided Walking Food Tour: $89
- NEW Amsterdam Breakfast Food Tour with Stroopwafel Workshop: $93
- Amsterdam Food Tour: +10 Tastes, Culture and Canals with Sherpa: $99
- Dinner Canal Cruise 4-Courses Including Drinks: $103
- 10 Tastes of Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan: $109
- 3-course Dutch Dinner in Canal House Overlooking River Amstel: $117
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€2.86
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Lunch€6.87
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:
- Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
- Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
- Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
- Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amsterdam €36Antigua Guatemala €14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum€6.00
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House€17
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Hour Iconic Canal Belt Cruise: $60
- 1,5 hours Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour: $174
- 2 Hours Private Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour: $226
- 2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour: $104
- 2 hours Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab: $232
- 2-hour Red Light District and Old Town Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $52
- 4Hrs with a Local in Full Private & Personalized Tour.: $278
- A 3-Hour Private Guided Tour Through Amsterdam with a Local: $290
- A day in the life of Amsterdam - Private tour with a local: $188
- A tasty stroll through Pijp: A self-guided audio tour: $5.75
- A'DAM LOOKOUT Entry Ticket with Food & Drink Options: $24
- ANGLE - Experience Amsterdam With a Local Photographer: $299
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Signature Lattes Tasting Experience in Antigua for Coffee Lovers: $13
- Half-Day Walking Tour: $20
- Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of Antigua Guatemala: $20
- Express tour in Antigua: $20
- Guided City Tour with Chef David Farfan: $20
- Cultural and Fun Walking Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $22
- Walking Tour with Local Guide: $23
- From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish: $23
- Antigua Walking Tour: $24
- Guided Walking Tour with Coffee: $24
- Colonial Antigua Afternoon Walking Tour: $25
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmsterdam €24Antigua Guatemala €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Red Light District Bar Crawl: $23
- Original Amsterdam Pub Crawl: $28
- Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings: $75
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl With Optional Club Entrance: $87
- Halloween Bar Crawl in Central Amsterdam: $99
- Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Pub Tour including drink: $101
- Dutch Wine Tasting Experience: $140
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 Amsterdam and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amsterdam is in Europe 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 Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or Antigua Guatemala?
Amsterdam has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam 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.