Which place is cheaper, Seattle or Guatemala City?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Guatemala City or Seattle?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Guatemala City or Seattle? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Guatemala City or Seattle?
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.
Seattle
Situated on the Puget Sound in the state of Washington, Seattle is the largest city in the United States Pacific Northwest. It's a beautiful city surrounded by the water and mountains and filled with evergreen trees. It's also the home of some famous American institutions including Starbucks Coffee, Amazon, and Microsoft. The population of almost 700,000 continues to grow. As of 2014, the city was considered the fastest growing major city in the United States. The entire metropolitan area has about 3.6 million residents, making it the 15th largest metro area in the US. The natural beauty, growing economy, and educational base give Seattle a youthful vibe that keep the city young and energetic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in United States of America, and The Best Walking Tours in United States of America.
-
Guatemala City Prices
Guatemala PricesSeattle Prices
USA Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuatemala City $56Seattle $242
The average daily cost (per person) in Guatemala City is $56, while the average daily cost in Seattle is $242. 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 Guatemala City and Seattle in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuatemala City $24Seattle $120
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuatemala City $48Seattle $240
Compare Hotels in Guatemala City and Seattle
Looking for a hotel in Guatemala City or Seattle? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Guatemala City Hotel Prices and Seattle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guatemala City $6.27Seattle $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Private Transfer La Aurora Airport GUA to Guatemala City Hotel: $19
- One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
- Private Departure Transfer:Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport(GUA): $24
- Private Airport Transfer La Aurora airport to Guatemala: $26
- Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport: $26
- Private Transfer: Guatemala City Airpot(GUA) to Antigua Guatemala: $29
- Private Ground Transfer Airport - Antigua Guatemala: $30
- Private Transfer from La Aurora International Airport to Antigua: $32
- Private Transfer from Airport to Antigua Guatemala: $32
- La Aurora Airport (GUA): One-Way Private Transfer to Antigua: $32
- Private Arrival Transfer: La Aurora International Airport to Antigua Hotel: $35
- Private Transfer: Guatemala City ⇄ Antigua – One-Way: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seattle
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Seattle:
-
Lightrail from Airport (for 2)$5.50
-
Roundtrip Ferry to Bainbridge Island (for 2)$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seattle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seattle:
- One - Way Transfer from Pier 66 to SeaTac international Airport: $27
- One-Way Transfer: Pier 91 to Airport: $30
- One-Way Transfer: Pier 66 to Airport: $30
- SEA Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $37
- Seattle SEA Airport to Downtown|Pier 91|Bellevue Private Transfer: $42
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport private transfer. Pick up: $69
- Seattle Departure Chauffeur Driven Airport Transfer by Executive Sedan: $83
- Private One-way Transfer from Seattle Airport to Seattle: $92
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Seattle to Seattle Airport: $92
- Private Departure Transfer to Seattle Tacoma Airport SEA: $93
- Arrival Transfer: Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle by Business Car: $110
- One Way Airport Transfer Service: $112
Is it cheaper to fly into Guatemala City or Seattle?
Prices for flights to both Seattle and Guatemala City 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 dayGuatemala City $27Seattle $88
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
- Food Tour Zona 4: Dinner Date Experience: $125
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Seattle
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seattle are as follows:
-
Expresso & cookie at Pier 70$7.00
-
Cashews at Pike Place Market$6.00
-
6 Mini Donuts at Pike Place Market$3.25
-
Chinese Lunch in International District (for 2)$21
-
Breakfast at Lowel's in Pike Place Market (for 2)$32
-
Breakfast at French Cafe (for 2)$37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seattle
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seattle.
- Plant-Based in Pike Place Food Tour: $50
- Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Delicious Donuts & Holiday Cheer: Seattle Food Tour: $70
- Pike Place Market Food Tour with 9+ Tastings: $73
- Seattle : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $73
- Fun Taco Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Seattle: $75
- Japanese Ramen Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
- Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour: $75
- Fun Taco Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Seattle: $75
- Seattle Pike Market Food Tour with 8 Authentic & Local Tastings: $75
- Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market: $75
- Chef Food Tour of Seattle Space Needle and Seattle Center: $85
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guatemala City $1.23Seattle $16
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- Guatemala City Berlin Plaza Self Guided Walking Tour: $5.00
- Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City: $20
- Historic Center Walking Tour; Art and History: $27
- Volcano-Grown Coffee Tasting Experience: $28
- Half-Day Guatemala City Explorer Tour: $34
- Walking Tour of Guatemala City's Historical Center: $35
- Walking Tour: $35
- Guatemala city walking tour only weekends. 2 persons and up: $39
- Half Day Antigua Guatemala Tour: $40
- Private Tour in the Historic Center of Guatemala City: $45
- City walking tour Guatemala City and Relieff Map: $47
- Heart of Guatemala City Tour with Local Guide: $50
Tours and Activities in Seattle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seattle are as follows:
- Experience Mining For Genuine Montana Sapphires in Seattle: $5.00
- Pike Place Market Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- Seattle Downtown Pioneers to Starbucks Self Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Uncover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- An Epic Audio Tour : Seattle on Capital Hill Adventure: $15
- Seattle Gay History Tour Queers Queens and Everything in Between: $20
- Smith Tower Observatory Admission Ticket: $22
- Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket: $23
- National Nordic Museum Entry Ticket: $24
- Seattle Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Tacoma Walking Tour: The Story Behind Grit City: $25
- Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket: $25
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuatemala City $6.96Seattle $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Seattle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Seattle:
- Astonishing Bar Crawl in Seattle Belltown Bar Blitz: $15
- Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Personalized Wine Tasting Experience in Seattle: $60
- Woodinville's Downtown Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Diverse Wine Tasting Experience Near Pike Place Market: $75
- Diverse Wine Tasting Experience with Bites: $75
- Pike Place Market Tour with Wine Tasting: $77
- Northwest Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese and Chocolate: $109
- Woodinville Guided Wine Tour with Optional Tastings: $109
- Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour: $120
- Private Wine Tour on Whidbey Island, WA 7hrs: $169
- All-inclusive Wine Tasting and Lunch Experience: $249
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guatemala City and Seattle, we can see that Seattle is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Guatemala City is in Central America and Seattle is in North 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 Seattle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seattle 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 Guatemala City Expensive? and Is Seattle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guatemala City or Seattle?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 75% larger than the population of Seattle. When comparing the sizes of Guatemala City and Seattle, 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.