Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Brussels?
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 Brussels or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Brussels and Guatemala City. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Brussels or Guatemala City?
Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and also the sight of the headquarters of the European Union. Generally speaking, it's an expensive city that sees a good amount of travelers. It is also a highly political city that has an air of importance and power. It's an incredibly international city, with people from all over the world flocking to it due to its political, economical, and cultural significance.
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 Belgium, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.
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Brussels Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrussels €165Guatemala City €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Brussels is €165, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is €49. 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 Brussels and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrussels €73Guatemala City €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrussels €146Guatemala City €42
Compare Hotels in Brussels and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Brussels 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: Brussels Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brussels €17Guatemala City €5.42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Brussels are as follows:
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Subway Pass€4.50
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Atomium train ticket (2)€8.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brussels
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brussels:
- BRU Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $31
- Private Airport Transfer to the City: $58
- Brussels Shuttle Transfer Ghent (1 to 8 PLACES): $63
- Transfer Shuttle Brussels South Station Mons (1-8 SEATS): $75
- Shuttle transfer Brussels Gare du Midi Mons (1 to 8 PLACES): $75
- Brussels Shuttle Transfer Mons (1 to 8 PLACES): $75
- Brussels Private Transfer from Brussels city centre to Brussels Airport (BRU): $79
- Departure Private Transfer from Brussels to Brussels Airport BRU by Business Car: $88
- Departure Transfer: Brussels to Airport BRU by Business Car: $89
- Transfer Brussels Midi Station Bruges (1 - 8 PL): $94
- Airport Transfer: Brussels to Brussels Airport BRU by Luxury Van: $95
- Brussels Airport Transfer (BRU) to or from Brussels (Sedan): $112
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Airport Transfer for Large Groups – Private Bus: $195
- From Guatemala City One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey: $49
- From One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $59
- Guatemala Airport (GUA) to San Felipe de Lara - Arrival Transfer: $185
- Guatemala Airport Roundtrip Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $56
- One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
- One way private transfer to Antigua: $69
- One way shared transfer to Panajachel: $44
- Private Museums Tour with Transfers: $225
- La Aurora Airport (GUA): One-Way Private Transfer to Antigua: $32
- PRIVATE TRANSFER From Airport/Guate City to ANTIGUA or Vice-versa: $40
- Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Brussels or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Brussels 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 dayBrussels €66Guatemala City €23
Typical Food Prices in Brussels
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Brussels:
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Ice Cream & Macaroons€4.60
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Dessert (Turkish Delights)€4.75
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Cheese€5.60
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Olives and Snacks€6.98
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Waffle€3.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brussels
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brussels.
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Chocolate and Beer Food Tour of Brussels: $46
- City Center Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Brussels Food Tour: Main Dish, Beer, Waffle & Chocolate: $93
- Experience Authentic Belgian Cuisine: Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Ghent Local: $99
- Brussels Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $100
- Walking Food Tour with Chocolate, Beer, & Waffles: $111
- Brussels Food Tour: 10 Tastings of Waffles, Beers, Fries & More: $127
- Food Tour of 10 Tastings - Waffles, Beers & More: $147
- Brussels Private Food Tour: Waffles, Fries, Beer & Local History: $152
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $183
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Guatemala: Wine and Pizza Tasting Experience: $35
- Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class: $80
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Surrounded by The Volcano: $195
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza with Great Volcano Views: $205
- Puerto Quetzal: Private Tour Pacaya Volcano 4x4 and Pizza: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brussels €23Guatemala City €1.06
Tours and Activities in Brussels
Here are a few actual costs in Brussels for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tasting Tour: A Taste of Brussels - by Legends: $2.33
- Guided Tour through the centre of Brussels, Discover the magic of Brussels: $2.83
- Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels: $3.53
- Essential Brussels Tour: $3.53
- The Most Complete Tour Of Brussels: $3.53
- Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels - by Legends: $3.53
- Free tour of Brussels in Italian ( with booking fee): $3.53
- Brussels Hidden Delights A Self Guided Epicurean Adventure: $3.53
- Gastronomic Tour: A Taste of Brussels: $3.53
- Self-Guided Tours In Brussels With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.53
- Brussels Walking Tour with Guide plus PDF: $3.53
- Where Comics, Culture & Quirk Collide Walking Tour: $4.65
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- Historic Center Walking Tour; Art and History: $27
- Volcano-Grown Coffee Tasting Experience: $28
- Half Day Guatemala City Tour: $32
- Half-Day Guatemala City Explorer Tour: $34
- Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City: $35
- Walking Tour: $35
- Walking Tour of Guatemala City's Historical Center: $35
- Guatemala city walking tour only weekends. 2 persons and up: $39
- Half Day Antigua Guatemala Tour: $40
- City walking tour Guatemala City and Relieff Map: $47
- Heart of Guided with a local Tour Guide: $50
- Heart of Guatemala City Tour with Local Guide: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrussels €13Guatemala City €6.01
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Brussels are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine€10
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Beer€6.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Brussels
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brussels:
- Mario Kart Championship at Micro Brewery & Distillery: $5.31
- BBQ night at Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery: $15
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience: $23
- micro brewery & distillery tour + beer tasting: $29
- Beer Tasting Workshop at a Brussels Microbrewery: $42
- Immersive Brewery Tour for 2 with Beer Flight - Brussels Area: $44
- Beer & Chocolate Tasting in a Micro Brewery-Distillery: $48
- Spirit tasting workshop at a Brussels distillery: $57
- Sip the Unexpected at a Hidden Leuven Brewery: $59
- Gin Cocktail Workshop at a Brussels Brewery & Distillery: $67
- Beer Pong in a Micro Brewery and Distillery: $76
- Private tasting: Beer & Chocolate in a Micro Brewery-Distillery: $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brussels and Guatemala City, we can see that Brussels is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brussels is in Europe 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 Brussels would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brussels 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 Brussels Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brussels or Guatemala City?
Brussels has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Guatemala City. When comparing the sizes of Brussels 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.