Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Antwerp?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antwerp or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Guatemala City can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Guatemala City?
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
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 Cultural Tours in Belgium, The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, 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 dayAntwerp €123Guatemala City €40
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €123, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is €40. 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 Antwerp and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Guatemala City €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Guatemala City €44
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp 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: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Guatemala City €5.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $168
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $169
- Private Transfer to Brussels by Luxury Car: $222
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $243
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Car: $283
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Antigua Guatemala: One way shared transfer to Guatemala City: $24
- From Guatemala City One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey: $54
- From One Way Private Transfers to Panajachel: $210
- From One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $59
- From Panajachel: Transfer to Guatemala City: $240
- Guatemala Airport Roundtrip Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $56
- Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Quetzaltenango-Arrival Transfer: $68
- Guatemala City Airport GUA to San Felipe de Lara-Arrival Transfer: $79
- One way private transfer to Antigua: $74
- Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport: $25
- Private Airport Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $45
- Private Arrival Transfer: La Aurora International Airport to Antigua Hotel: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Antwerp 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 dayAntwerp €39Guatemala City €14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Cooking class/Pepian Workshop: $35
- Cooking and class with Private Guatemalan Chef : $72
- Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class: $90
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $178
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Cooked Under Volcanic Heat: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Guatemala City €1.09
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $2.65
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.33
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.38
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.38
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.38
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.36
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.52
- Antwerp In App Audio Tour : Belgian Port City (EN, DU): $7.59
- Highlights App Guided Tour with Puzzles: $7.75
- Explore Antwerp Highlights with Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour: $7.85
- Walking Tour with Audioguide App: $8.31
- Antwerp City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $9.03
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- Guided Walking Tour in Guatemala City: $25
- Guatemala city Walking Tour and public bus: $30
- Half-Day Guatemala City Explorer Tour: $34
- Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City : $35
- Guatemala City; walking tour: $35
- Private Tour: Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour from Antigua Guatemala: $35
- UNESCO JEWELS: Antigua Half Day Tour from Guatemala City: $38
- Guatemala city walking tour on afternoon 14.00, 2 persons and up: $39
- Private Tour in the Historic Center of Guatemala City: $45
- Private Night City Photo Tour in Guatemala: $50
- Half-Day Guatemala City Tour : $55
- 3-hour Bike Tour Guatemala City South: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Guatemala City €6.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $18
- Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $64
- Antwerp Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $68
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Guatemala City, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp 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 Antwerp Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Antwerp. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp 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.