A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bali vs. Guatemala City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bali 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 Bali and Guatemala City can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bali or Guatemala City?

Bali

Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.

Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.

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 Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.


Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Bali?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $87, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is $55. 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 Bali and Guatemala City in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bali $41
    Guatemala City $24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bali $82
    Guatemala City $48
Compare Hotels in Bali and Guatemala City

Looking for a hotel in Bali 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.

Hotels in Bali


Hotels in Guatemala City


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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: Bali Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bali $8.92
    Guatemala City $6.19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:


  • Motorbike Rental
    $3.06

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:

  • Bali to/from Gili Air: Fast Boat with Optional Bali Transfer: $1.59
  • Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
  • Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer: $15
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Jimbaran and Uluwatu Hotel: $16
  • Ngurah Rai Bali Airport Private Transfer: $17
  • Private Transfer Ubud-Seminyak-Kuta-Uluwatu-Jimbaran: $19
  • Bali Tours 4U Airport and Seaport transfers. 24 hours a day.: $21
  • Bali : Safari & Marine Park Round-Trip Transfer Only: $22
  • Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Nusa Dua: $23
  • Private Transfer Between Ubud and Canggu: $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:

  • Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Antigua: $16
  • Private Airport Transfer La Aurora airport to Guatemala: $23
  • Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport: $23
  • One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
  • Antigua: One way shared transfer to Guatemala City: $24
  • La Aurora Airport (GUA): One-Way Private Transfer to Antigua: $25
  • Private Airport Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $25
  • Private Ground Transfer Airport - Antigua Guatemala: $25
  • Private Transfer from La Aurora International Airport to Antigua: $27
  • Airport Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $33
  • Private Arrival Transfer: La Aurora International Airport to Antigua Hotel: $35
  • San Salvadorz: Convenient bus transfer from/to Guatemala: $41

Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Guatemala City?

Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Bali 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bali $35
    Guatemala City $27
Typical Food Prices in Bali

Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:


  • Coffee
    $1.23
  • Lunch for Two
    $13
  • Bali Cafe for Two
    $27
  • Lunch for Two
    $7.96
  • Lunch for 2
    $8.82
  • Dinner for 2
    $9.68

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.

  • ​​The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $28
  • Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $30
  • Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
  • Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
  • Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
  • Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
  • From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
  • Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
  • Padang-Padang Beach+ Uluwatu Sunset and Kecak Dance + Dinner: $49
  • South Bali Beach Tour, Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Fire Dance & Seafood Barbeque Dinner: $50
  • Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $51
  • Private Balinese Cooking Class in a Family Home: $54

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 : $25
  • Cooking class/Pepian Workshop: $35
  • 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
  • Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bali $11
    Guatemala City $1.21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:


  • Spa for Two
    $53
  • Snorkelling Trip
    $12
  • Cooking School
    $28

Tours and Activities in Bali

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:

  • Bali Water Sport Adventure Activities: $5.95
  • Bali Ultimate Water Sports Experience: $7.80
  • Bali Water Sports Adventure: $7.89
  • Bali Bird Park: 1-Day Admission Ticket: $8.92
  • Private Tour to New Indonesia Urban Destination: $13
  • Tanah Lot Bali Temple Sunset Small Group Tour – Half Day: $13
  • Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
  • Pengelipuran Village, Rice Terrace & Waterfall Tour: $16
  • Uluwatu Temple Tour with Optional Kecak Dance Ticket: $16
  • Uluwatu Kecak Tickets A Spectacular Show: $18
  • Watersport activity Ocean walker, Parasailing Adventure & Banana Boat: $18
  • Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $18

Tours and Activities in Guatemala City

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:

  • Half Day Antigua Guatemala Tour: $17
  • Half Day Guatemala City Tour: $27
  • 2-Hour Culture and Historical Tour From Guatemala: $29
  • 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
  • Walking Tour: $35
  • Guatemala city walking tour on afternoon 14.00, 2 persons and up: $39
  • Private Tour in the Historic Center of Guatemala City: $45
  • UNESCO JEWELS: Antigua Half Day Tour from Guatemala City: $49
  • Private Night City Photo Tour in Guatemala: $50
  • Half Day Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $50

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bali $3.16
    Guatemala City $6.86


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Guatemala City, we can see that Bali is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia 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 Bali would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bali 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 Bali Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bali or Guatemala City?

Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali 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.