Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Guatemala City, 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 Guatemala City?
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. While it is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, 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.
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 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmsterdam €211Guatemala City €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €211, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is €48. 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 Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmsterdam €102Guatemala City €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmsterdam €204Guatemala City €42
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam 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: Amsterdam Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amsterdam €20Guatemala City €5.36
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:
- 1-Way Train Transfer to/from Haarlem: $7.37
- Train Transfer Amsterdam from/to Leiden: $16
- Madurodam: Train + tram transferring to/from Amsterdam: $22
- Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Eindhoven: $33
- Amsterdam Airport (AMS) Transfer to Amsterdam/Rotterdam/Keukenhof: $35
- AMS Airport Private Transfer ⇄ Amsterdam/Rotterdam: $39
- Private Transfer: Hotel in Amsterdam to Amsterdam Cruise Port: $40
- Private Airport Taxi Transfer to or from Schiphol Airport (AMS): $40
- Amsterdam Private Taxi Transfer to from Cruise Port: $40
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) Departure transfer from Amsterdam City: $41
- Private Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Transfer Service: $41
- From Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer: $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Airport Transfer - Antigua: $70
- Airport Transfer for Large Groups – Private Bus: $195
- From Guatemala City One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey: $49
- From One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $59
- Guatemala Airport (GUA) to San Felipe de Lara - Arrival Transfer: $186
- Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Quetzaltenango-Arrival Transfer: $166
- One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
- One way private transfer to Antigua: $69
- One way shared transfer to Panajachel: $44
- Private Museums Tour with Transfers: $225
- La Aurora Airport (GUA): One-Way Private Transfer to Antigua: $32
- PRIVATE TRANSFER From Airport/Guate City to ANTIGUA or Vice-versa: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City 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 €80Guatemala City €23
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.
- Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood: $11
- Food Tour Amsterdam | Taste The Best of Dutch Flavors: $14
- Amsterdam Guided Cruise with New York Pizza, Drinks and Ice Cream: $41
- Amsterdam The Original Pizza Cruise with Unlimited Drinks: $47
- Romantic Dinner or Lunch in the Dark Amsterdam: $50
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café: $60
- Amsterdam Walking Food Tour with 6 Tastings and Drink: $76
- Amsterdam Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $89
- Top 10 Tastes of Guided Walking Food Tour: $91
- Dutch Food Tour with local guide: $93
- Amsterdam Famous Dinner Show at Supper Restaurant: $94
- Amsterdam Food Tour: Authentic Dutch Tastings, Canals & Culture: $99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Cooking Experience in Guatemala from Market to Table: $23
- Guatemala: Wine and Pizza Tasting Experience: $35
- Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class: $80
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza with Great Volcano Views: $205
- Pacaya Volcano Tour with Pizza Made on Volcanic Heat: $275
- Puerto Quetzal: Private Tour Pacaya Volcano 4x4 and Pizza: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amsterdam €36Guatemala City €1.05
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:
- Alternative Tour Amsterdam | Drugs Story, Street Art & More: $3.54
- The Anne Frank Tour | Amsterdam during WWII: $3.54
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $3.54
- Amsterdam Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.54
- Two-hour walking tour of Amsterdam with storyteller: $3.55
- Walking Tour of Haunted Amsterdam: $3.55
- Bill's Bike Tour - Rent a Flower Bike in Amsterdam: $5.00
- Self Guided Tour of A City of Trade and Tolerance: $6.99
- Amsterdam Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h and 21 audio reviews: $6.99
- Amsterdam Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Mystery Adventure: $7.10
- Amsterdam Interactive City Tour: $8.29
- Vondelpark and Old West Neighbourhood: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City: $20
- Historic Center Walking Tour; Art and History: $27
- Volcano-Grown Coffee Tasting Experience: $28
- Half-Day Guatemala City Explorer Tour: $34
- Walking Tour: $35
- Walking Tour of Guatemala City's Historical Center: $35
- Private Tour: Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour from Antigua Guatemala: $35
- Guatemala city walking tour everyday 2 persons and up: $39
- Half Day Antigua Guatemala Tour: $40
- City walking tour Guatemala City and Relieff Map: $47
- Heart of Guided with a local Tour Guide: $50
- Historical and natural bike tour in Guatemala City: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmsterdam €24Guatemala City €5.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Amsterdam Red Light Pub Crawl with Beer Hostess and 4 Shots: $36
- Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings: $77
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl With Optional Club Entrance: $89
- Dutch Wine Tasting Experience: $140
Sample the Local Flavors in Guatemala City
Also in Guatemala City, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guatemala City Legends Tour + Craft Beers at El Cadejo Brewery: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and Guatemala City, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amsterdam is in Europe 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 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 Guatemala City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amsterdam Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 34% larger than the population of Amsterdam. When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam 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.