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

Should you visit Bangkok or Guatemala City?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and Guatemala City can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Bangkok or Guatemala City?

Bangkok

Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.

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 Thailand, The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Guatemala, and The Best Budget Tours to Guatemala.


Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Bangkok?

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 Bangkok is $96, 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 Bangkok and Guatemala City in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bangkok $46
    Guatemala City $24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bangkok $92
    Guatemala City $48
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Guatemala City

Looking for a hotel in Bangkok 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 Bangkok


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: Bangkok Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bangkok $5.95
    Guatemala City $6.18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk to bus station
    $2.30
  • Skytrain Ticket
    $4.61
  • Chao Phraya River Express Ticket
    $0.92
  • Ferry Ride
    $0.75
  • Taxi From Airport
    $7.20
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $2.59
  • Boat Taxi
    $1.44
  • Trains to airport
    $4.61

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:

  • Bus transfer from/to Bangkok Don Mueang Airport: $7.18
  • Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus transfer to/from Bangkok: $8.20
  • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Arrival Transfer (Shared or Private): $15
  • Bangkok DonMueang Airport Private Transfer To City Or To Airport: $16
  • Private transfer from Hotel in Bangkok to BKK Airport : $16
  • Transfer Bangkok City Center to Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK): $17
  • Departure Private Transfer Bangkok City to Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK by Sedan: $17
  • Private Bangkok Airport Transfer: $18
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $19
  • Departure Private Transfer Bangkok to Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK by Business MPV: $20
  • Bangkok International Airport - Departure Transfer: $21
  • Private Arrival Transfer : Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel (SHA Plus): $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:

  • Antigua: One way shared transfer to Guatemala City: $24
  • From Guatemala City One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey: $49
  • From One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $59
  • Guatemala Airport Roundtrip Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $56
  • Guatemala City Airport GUA to San Felipe de Lara-Arrival Transfer: $235
  • One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
  • One way private transfer to Antigua: $64
  • Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport: $23
  • Private Airport Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $25
  • Private Arrival Transfer: La Aurora International Airport to Antigua Hotel: $35
  • Private Ground Transfer Airport - Antigua Guatemala: $25
  • Private Ground Transfer Airport to Antigua Guatemala: $95

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Guatemala City?

Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Bangkok 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
    Bangkok $33
    Guatemala City $27
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:


  • Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)
    $26
  • Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)
    $5.76
  • 2 Rotis (Bread)
    $1.30
  • Mango & Sticky Rice
    $0.86
  • Lunch at KFC (for Two)
    $5.76
  • Pad Thai
    $2.02
  • Airport Lunch for 2
    $16
  • Lunch for 2
    $21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok

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

  • White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $20
  • Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $22
  • Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $25
  • River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $25
  • Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $25
  • Smile Riverside Dinner Cruise: $26
  • Unicorn Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise: $26
  • Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $26
  • 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $27
  • Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner : $28
  • Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $29
  • Royal Princess Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $29

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
  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bangkok $16
    Guatemala City $1.21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok

Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Movie Ticket
    $4.61
  • Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
    $10
  • Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
    $1.44
  • Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
    $5.76
  • Club Cover Charge
    $11
  • Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
    $69
  • Fish Pedicure
    $4.32
  • Wat Pho entrance ticket
    $2.88
  • Siriraj Museum (2)
    $12

Tours and Activities in Bangkok

Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Bangkok Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Urban Adventure: $3.12
  • Mad Monkey Bangkok City Session - Walking Tour: $5.19
  • Chinatown by Night Walking Tour in Bangkok: $6.42
  • Chinatown Mystery Quest Experience in Bangkok: $6.78
  • Pororo Aqua Park Entry Ticket: $8.42
  • Bangkok Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $10
  • Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl.): $10
  • Skip the Line: Patpong Museum Guided Tour : $10
  • Majestic Thai Outfits Experience: $11
  • Erawan Museum Ticket: $12
  • Halfday Join Tour The Erawan Museum (Ticket only): $13

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
  • Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City : $35
  • Walking Tour: $35
  • City walking tour Guatemala City and Relieff Map: $47
  • UNESCO JEWELS: Antigua Half Day Tour from Guatemala City: $49
  • Half Day Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $50
  • El mejor Tour Ciudad De Guatemala (el Mas Completo): $55
  • Half-Day Guatemala City Tour : $55
  • Antigua Guatemala Full Day Tour: $58

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bangkok $5.18
    Guatemala City $6.85
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Beer
    $1.15

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:

  • Mad Monkey Bangkok Pub Crawl: $17
  • Pub Crawl: $26


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


Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Guatemala City?

Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Guatemala City. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok 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.