Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City 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 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 Brisbane and Guatemala City can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Guatemala City?
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.
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 Walking Tours in Australia, The Best Eco Tours in Australia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.
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Brisbane Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrisbane $152Guatemala City $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $152, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is $56. 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 Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $80Guatemala City $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $160Guatemala City $48
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $17Guatemala City $6.22
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$9.64
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Go Card$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Transfer Service from Brisbane Airport: $20
- Brisbane Airport Roundtrip Transfer (BNE,GoldCoast,SunshineCoast): $40
- Brisbane Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Brisbane city: $42
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $50
- Brisbane Airport to Sunshine Coast Transfer Service: $54
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Brisbane Airport: $85
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $89
- Private Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City to Cruise Port: $89
- From Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer: $92
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): $93
- Private Airport/Resort Luxury Transfers: $107
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Hotels to Brisbane Cruise Port: $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Private Transfer from La Aurora Airport to Puerto Quetzal Port: $269
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Panajachel or Atitlan: $254
- Guatemala City Airport GUA to San Felipe de Lara-Arrival Transfer: $242
- From Panajachel: Transfer to Guatemala City: $240
- Transfer: From Guatemala City to El Paredon Beach: $240
- From One Way Private Transfers to Panajachel: $220
- Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Quetzaltenango-Arrival Transfer: $215
- Private transfer - San Pedro la Laguna to Guatemala City: $200
- Private Transfers from Guatemala city to Panajachel: $200
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Coban: $161
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán : $125
- Private Transfer from La Aurora Airport to Antigua Guatemala: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City 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 $53Guatemala City $27
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.14
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Cup of Coffee$1.93
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.04
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Ice cream$3.54
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Japanese Meal$13
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Smoothie$4.18
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Japanese Soup$7.39
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Coffee & Muffin$4.50
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Morning Mint Tea$2.25
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.00
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Bread$1.67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vertigo Dinner: Dining on the edge!: $127
- Dinner on the Edge with Vertigo Brisbane: $163
- Guided Food Tour with Coffee, Seafood and Wine: $575
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Cooking class/Pepian Workshop: $35
- 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
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $178
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Cooked Under Volcanic Heat: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brisbane $23Guatemala City $1.22
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$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- Camel Farm Tour and Taste: $16
- True Crime Tour: $22
- Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $22
- Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Tour: $22
- Winery Tour and Tasting: $22
- Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour Crime Tours Australia: $23
- Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $23
- Solve a Detective Case in a themed adventure: $26
- Boggo Road Gaol Ghost and Gallows Tour: $29
- Midday River Guided Sightseeing Cruise: $31
- City Walking Tour 90 minutes: $31
- Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise on the Brisbane River: $31
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- 3 Days Tour in Acatenango Volcano: $240
- 3-hour Bike Tour Guatemala City South: $60
- Acatenango Volcano Overnight Adventure from Guatemala City : $300
- Antigua + Guatemala City Full Day Tour - History Lovers Favorite: $205
- Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City: $77
- Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City: $60
- Antigua Guatemala Full Day Tour: $58
- Antigua Guatemala Half Day Tour: $60
- Antigua Guatemala Stopover Tour: $75
- Antigua walking tour from Guatemala City : $90
- Bike Tour to Antigua Villages from Guatemala City : $175
- Chichicastenango Market Tour: $124
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrisbane $50Guatemala City $6.90
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$9.64
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Sixpack of Beer$9.00
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Guiness Beer$5.46
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Sixpack of Beer$8.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $24
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $24
- Stone & Wood Brewery Tour: $29
- Brewery Tour River Cruise in Brisbane: $65
- Sirromet Wine Tasting And Blending Workshop For 2: $80
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $98
- Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $101
- Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $104
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $104
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $121
- Full Day Guided Wine Tour in Mt Tamborine From Brisbane: $128
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $129
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brisbane and Guatemala City, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane 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 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 Guatemala City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brisbane Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of Brisbane. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane 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.