Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Athens?
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 Athens or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Guatemala City. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Guatemala City?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
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 in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.
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Athens Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Guatemala City €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, 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 Athens and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Guatemala City €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Guatemala City €42
Compare Hotels in Athens and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Athens 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Guatemala City €5.40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ATH Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $24
- Piraeus Port To Athens City Center Private Arrival Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer:Athens City to Piraeus Cruise Port: $26
- Santorini Luxury Private Airport, Port & Hotel Transfer: $26
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens City Center: $27
- Athens Hotels to Piraeus Port Private Transfer: $27
- Piraeus Port Private Transfer to Athens Airport with Meet & Greet: $27
- Athens Airport Private Transfer to Piraeus Port with Meet & Greet: $27
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens City: $28
- Piraeus Port to Athens City Private Transfer with Meet & Greet: $28
- Piraeus port to Athens hotels Private arrival transfer: $28
- Private Transfer From Athens to Piraeus Port: $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Panajachel or Atitlan: $254
- Private Museums Tour with Transfers: $225
- Private Transfer - Guatemala Airport (GUA) to Puerto Quetzal Port: $205
- Private transfer - San Pedro la Laguna to Guatemala City: $200
- Private Transfers from Guatemala city to Panajachel: $200
- Guatemala Airport (GUA) to San Felipe de Lara - Arrival Transfer: $184
- Private Transfer from Guatemala Airport GUA to Lake Atitlán: $96
- Private Transfer from Airport to Antigua: $90
- Private Transfer from Airport to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- Private Transfer From La Aurora AirPort to Panajachel Atitlan: $84
- Transfer from La Aurora airport to Antigua Guatemala.: $80
- Private Ground Transfer Guatemala City To Panajachel, LakeAtitlan: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Athens 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 dayAthens €64Guatemala City €23
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $50
- Athens Small Group Food Tour with Private Lunch: $59
- Athens Food Tour (5+ Stops) - Full Meal Included by Do Eat Better: $64
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $66
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $67
- Athens Cooking Class with Central Market Visit and City Views: $68
- Cooking Class & Meal at a Roof Garden in Athens: $69
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $69
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $69
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $76
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $76
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.Athens €36Guatemala City €1.06
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.96
- A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- Athens Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h20 and 29 Audio Reviews: $6.91
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Athens: $7.01
- The Best of Piraeus: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
- Athens Interactive City Tour: $8.20
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket): $9.35
- Self Guided Cinematic Audio Tour with 25 Stories in Athens: $9.35
- Athens Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.35
- Self-Guided Greece Grand Tour with Audio Guide: $9.37
- Piraeus City Tour: 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Mini Train Ticket: $9.37
- Photographing A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- 1 Day Lake Atitlan Tour from Guatemala City: $150
- 2-Day Tour: Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlan and Hobbitenango: $299
- 2-Hour Culture and Historical Tour From Guatemala: $29
- 3-Day Antigua Guatemala and Pacaya Volcano Adventure: $256
- 3-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $60
- Antigua + Guatemala City Full Day Tour - History Lovers Favorite: $245
- Antigua City Tour Full Day From Guatemala City: $60
- Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City: $89
- Antigua Guatemala Cultural Tour History and Gastronomy: $110
- Antigua Guatemala Express Half Day Colonial Charm Tour: $45
- Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Shared City Tour: $71
- Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Tour from Guatemala City: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Guatemala City €5.99
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Greek Honey Tasting Experience at our Old Distillery: $13
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $22
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $37
- Athens Small Group Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $53
- Athens Wine Tasting and Wine tour at with Castle Visit: $57
- Athens bar crawl: $59
- Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store: $66
- Athens Boutique Wine Tasting: $78
- Athens Olive oil Honey and Wine Tasting with Snacks Experience: $89
- Athens Highlights: Private Half-Day Tour With Wine Tasting: $124
- Santorini Wine Tasting Journey: $146
- Athens Private Wine Tasting Tour - Dionysian Grapes: $162
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Guatemala City, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens 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 Athens Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 36% larger than the population of Athens. When comparing the sizes of Athens 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.