Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Auckland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Auckland 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 Auckland and Guatemala City can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Auckland or Guatemala City?
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, The Best 10-Day Tours in New Zealand, 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 dayAuckland $149Guatemala City $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $149, 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 Auckland and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAuckland $93Guatemala City $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $186Guatemala City $48
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Auckland 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: Auckland Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Auckland $17Guatemala City $6.19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$10
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Airport Shuttle$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Transfer: Auckland Central City Centre to Auckland Airport: $26
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Airport: $27
- Auckland:City Hotel Transfers to/from Cruise Ship in Minivan: $27
- [Stevong] 24 HRs Auckland Airport Transfer (Hotel <-> Airport): $37
- Private Transfer from Auckland Cruise Port to Auckland city: $40
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to Downtown hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Cheap airport transfer: $55
- Private Transfer from Auckland Port to Auckland Airport (AKL): $56
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland HTL-APT (AKL): $58
- Private Transfer From Auckland City To Auckland Airport Oaks: $59
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport Oaks To Auckland City: $59
- Auckland:Private 1 way Airport transfer to/from CBD Minivan: $61
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 Auckland or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Auckland 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 dayAuckland $28Guatemala City $15
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$5.07
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Auckland:: Japanese Home Cooking: $80
- Auckland Harbour 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Welcome Drink: $98
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $99
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $107
- Private Street Food Tour of Auckland with a Local Guide: $162
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.Auckland $29Guatemala City $1.21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$35
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$128
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $15
- Join the locals: 2-Hour Precinct Tour of Dealer Art Galleries: $16
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $20
- Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Entry Ticket: $20
- Skip the Line: Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket: $20
- Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $24
- Auckland CBD: Escape Game Adventure: $24
- Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket : $29
- All Blacks Experience - 'A New Zealand Experience': $36
- Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour: $40
- Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket: $40
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 dayAuckland $14Guatemala City $6.87
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ultimate Late Night Bar Crawl: $21
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $106
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $113
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $144
- Waiheke Island: Tour with Wine Tastings and Restaurant Lunch: $153
- From Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $156
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $168
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $171
- Kumeu Wineries / Brewery : $177
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $183
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $186
- Scenic Wine Tastings Tour with Lunch: $214
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Auckland and Guatemala City, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Auckland 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland 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 Auckland Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Auckland or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Auckland 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.