Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Brisbane?
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 Brisbane or Antigua Guatemala?
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 Brisbane and Antigua Guatemala can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Antigua Guatemala?
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, 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 dayBrisbane $165Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $165, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Brisbane and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $87Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $174Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $19Antigua Guatemala $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$10
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Go Card$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Luxury Airport Transfer BNE to Gold Coast / Gold Coast to BNE: $257
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Brisbane Airport (BNE): $255
- Private Transfer to Gold Coast /OOL Airport from Brisbane /BNE Airport (1-7 Pax): $243
- Brisbane Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $226
- Private Transfer Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast 4-6 Passengers: $183
- Private Transfers From Brisbane to Gold Coast: $155
- Sirromet Winery 3 Course Lunch, Tour, Tastings and Transfers: $141
- Departure Transfer: Brisbane to Airport BNE by Luxury Van: $140
- ST. LUCIA: Airport Shuttles, Transfers & Tours: $130
- Private Transfer: Airport BNE or Brisbane City to Cruise Port: $129
- St. Lucia Private Airport Transfer: $120
- From Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket: $118
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Antigua: One way private transfer to Panajachel: $194
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Semuc Champey or Coban: $182
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $180
- Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- From Antigua: Transfer to Guatemala City: $85
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico Beach: $85
- One way shared transfer to Flores, Peten: $79
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $75
- Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Brisbane 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 dayBrisbane $58Antigua Guatemala $25
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.58
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Cup of Coffee$2.09
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.72
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Ice cream$3.84
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Japanese Meal$15
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Smoothie$4.53
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Japanese Soup$8.02
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Coffee & Muffin$4.88
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Morning Mint Tea$2.44
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.77
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Bread$1.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gold Coast: Glow Worms, Sunset & Stargazing with BBQ dinner: $118
- Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $165
- Local Icons Food Tour: $354
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.28
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Lunch$7.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
- Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
- Mamma Yamma PACAYA COOKING CLASS by chef David Farfán: $38
- Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
- Pepián Plates Antigua Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $59
- Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brisbane $25Antigua Guatemala $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$14
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- 2 hour Brisbane Segway Afternoon & Sunset Thrill Tour: $85
- 2.5 Hour Sightseeing Tours - Morning & Night: $105
- 6 Hour Welcome to Brisbane Private Sightseeing Private Tour: $724
- 6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour - Popular Sights in One Day: $724
- Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package: $140
- Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour: $84
- Alice In Puzzleland an Escape Hunt Brisbane Experience: $34
- Alpaca Feeding with Wildlife & Nature Park VIP Private Tour: $959
- Alpaca Feeding with Wildlife Nature Park Visit Private Tour: $893
- BNE - MtTamborine All Inclusive Tour with Lunch and Tastings: $149
- Bellthorpe Rainforest Private Tour: $197
- Best of Brisbane Walking Tour | Small Group & snack: $59
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- ¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!: $100
- 2 - Days : Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua: $150
- 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $219
- 2-Day, 1-Night Tour of Volcano Acatenango from Antigua: $92
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $220
- 4 Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $35
- 4-Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- 4WD Acatenango Volcano Tour & Fuego / All Inclusive !: $400
- 4WD experience to Acatenango Volcano/Fuego Volcano from Antigua: $333
- 4x4 tour from Antigua with a night camp in front of the Fuego volcano: $1,300
- ANTIGUA Villages Tour: $103
- ATV Off Road Adventure at Pacaya Volcano from Antigua: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrisbane $54Antigua Guatemala $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$10
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Sixpack of Beer$9.77
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Guiness Beer$5.93
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Sixpack of Beer$9.06
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $29
- St Lucia Rum Distillery Tour With Mud Bath & Local Lunch: $100
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $112
- Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $112
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $116
- Sirromet Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch (from Brisbane): $120
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane: $123
- Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Brisbane: $127
- Full Day Guided Wine Tour in Mt Tamborine From Brisbane: $141
- All Inclusive Wine Tour including Distillery & 2 Course Lunch: $159
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $165
- Luxury Winery Tour with Gourmet Lunch & Distillery: $198
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brisbane and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane is in Pacific and Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane than you might in Antigua Guatemala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brisbane Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Antigua Guatemala?
Brisbane has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane and Antigua Guatemala, 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.