Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Dublin?
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 Dublin or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin or Guatemala City, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Dublin or Guatemala City?
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
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 Ireland, The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.
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Dublin Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDublin €179Guatemala City €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is €179, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is €48. 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 Dublin and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDublin €68Guatemala City €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDublin €136Guatemala City €42
Compare Hotels in Dublin and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Dublin 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: Dublin Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dublin €19Guatemala City €5.40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- One-Way Bus Transfer from/to Dublin Airport: $12
- Dublin DUB Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $36
- Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $45
- From Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer: $54
- Private Dublin Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $65
- Private Dublin Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $65
- Dublin Airport Transfers, City Transfers and Disposal Services: $82
- Driven by Excellence , Defined by Prestige Wheels Transfers: $93
- Premium Mercedes E-Class Transfer – Dublin Airport to City Centre: $94
- Private 6 Seaters Dublin Airport Transfer to City Centre: $94
- Private Sedan (4 seats) Transfer from Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center: $102
- Dublin Airport to Dublin City Private Transfer: $105
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- 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: $184
- 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 La Aurora airport to Guatemala: $26
- Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Dublin or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Dublin 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 dayDublin €85Guatemala City €23
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub€3.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
- Food on Foot: Dublin Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
- Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $69
- Celtic Nights with Irish Dinner, Music & Dance Show: $82
- Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s: $87
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $93
- Delicious Dublin Coolest Neighborhood Food Tour: $111
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $115
- Local Food Tour with 8 Tastings and Drinks: $116
- Walking Food Tour with local chef, 7 stops or more!: $116
- Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & Drinks: $131
- Private Dublin Food Tour with Expert Local Guides: $219
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Cooking Experience in Guatemala from Market to Table: $23
- 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 with Great Volcano Views: $205
- Pacaya Volcano Tour with Pizza Made on Volcanic Heat: $275
- Puerto Quetzal: Private Tour Pacaya Volcano 4x4 and Pizza: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dublin €25Guatemala City €1.06
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour€26
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Guinness Brewery for Two€27
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St Pauls Cathedral€4.50
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Dublin Writer's Museum€6.30
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover Dublin A Private Tour: $3.50
- Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $4.65
- Dublin Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.68
- Podcast Tour Dublin The Secrets of the Georgian Squares: $5.61
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dublin with Audio Guide: $5.85
- Dublin Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Dublin Old Town: Famous Pubs Exploration Game and Tour: $6.31
- Dublin Walking Tour 3h45 and 20 audio reviews: $6.91
- Ardgillan Castle Entry Ticket: $6.98
- Interactive Guided Tour of Printing History: $7.02
- Dublin Ghost Hunt Exploration Game and Tour: $7.36
- Temple Bar Walking Tour Myths, Music and the Making of Dublin: $8.14
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City: $20
- Historic Center Walking Tour; Art and History: $27
- Volcano-Grown Coffee Tasting Experience: $28
- 2-Hour Culture and Historical Tour From Guatemala: $29
- Half-Day Guatemala City Explorer Tour: $34
- Walking Tour: $35
- Guatemala city walking tour everyday 2 persons and up: $39
- Antigua Guatemala Express Half Day Colonial Charm Tour: $45
- Heart of Guided with a local Tour Guide: $50
- Night Photo Tour in Guatemala City: $50
- Guatemala city Walking Tour and public bus: $50
- 3-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDublin €17Guatemala City €5.99
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Awesome Bar Crawl in Dublin Ireland: $15
- Generation Pub Crawl: $16
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $23
- Dublin Pub Tour in Spanish: $23
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $23
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $26
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Drinks on Foot: Dublin Pub Tour: $32
- Roe & Co Distillery Experiences: $33
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: $36
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Tour and Tasting 45 mins: $36
- Jameson Distillery Secret Whiskey Tasting Experience: $47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dublin and Guatemala City, we can see that Dublin is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dublin 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin 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 Dublin Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dublin or Guatemala City?
Dublin has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Guatemala City. When comparing the sizes of Dublin 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.