Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Istanbul?
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 Istanbul or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Istanbul or Antigua Guatemala, 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: Istanbul or Antigua Guatemala?
Istanbul
Istanbul is strategically located on the Bosphorus and is split between Europe and Asia. It truly is a city where east meets west. Istanbul is the cultural and financial hub of Turkey, and also the most populous city. The sites are countless and there's something for everybody, whether you're interested in art, music, food, or adventure. You can pass many days exploring both the residential and commercial pockets of this city. Much of the appeal is hidden away along back alleys or within corner shops.
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 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, 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 dayIstanbul $153Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Istanbul is $153, 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 Istanbul and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIstanbul $71Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIstanbul $142Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Istanbul and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Istanbul 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: Istanbul Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Istanbul $33Antigua Guatemala $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Metro Cards$4.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:
- Istanbul Dolmabahçe Palace Private Tour with Transfers: $298
- Istanbul Old City Private Tour With Professional Guide & Transfer: $275
- First Class Airport Transfer Services in Istanbul: $205
- Cappadocia Private Tour, Transfers from Local Hotels or Istanbul: $186
- Narita Airport to Tokyo one way Transfer: $184
- Istanbul Private Guided Tour for Cruise Layovers. Transfers incl.: $176
- Istanbul Layover Tour –Private Guide & Airport / Port Transfers: $170
- Istanbul to Truva Troy Guided Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $167
- Private Transfers Between Istanbul New Airport - Istanbul Far Anatolian Side: $166
- Istanbul NEW Airport Private Transfer: $165
- Istanbul Private Airport Transfer: $158
- Istanbul to Gallipoli Full Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $152
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antigua: One way shared transfer to Guatemala City: $24
- From Panajachel: One Way Shared Transfers to Antigua: $25
- Panajachel: One way shared transfer to Antigua: $25
- One-Way Shared Van Transfer to Panajachel: $25
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $30
- Guatemala City Airport: Private Transfer to Antigua: $30
- Private Transfer From Antigua to Guatemala City / Airport: $30
- Antigua: Private Transfer to Guatemala City Airport: $30
- From Antigua Guatemala One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $34
- transfer service Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan destination: $35
- Shared transfer from Guatemala city Airport to Panajachel: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Istanbul or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Istanbul 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 dayIstanbul $57Antigua Guatemala $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Istanbul.
- Istanbul Food Tour 30 Tasting Stops with Audio Maps Written Guide: $8.00
- Istanbul Dinner Cruise Show: $15
- Bosphorus Night Cruise: Dinner, Drinks & Hotel Pickup: $25
- Budget Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Party: $29
- Dinner and Turkish Night Show in Bosphorus Strait: $29
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Night Show Experience: $30
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Shows and Drinks: $30
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Private Table: $30
- Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus View Tavern Dinner & Belly Dance Show: $30
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul with Turkish Night Show & Pickup: $30
- İstanbul Mega Lüfer Dinner Cruise Bosphorus and Show - Pvt. Table: $30
- Bosphorus Turkish Night Show and Dinner Cruise with Private Table: $30
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
- Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
- Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
- Pepián Plates Antigua Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $47
- Mayan Meals Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $47
- Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
- Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Antigua Street Food Tour: $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75
- Antigua Local: Evening Street Food Tour with Dinner: $84
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Istanbul $37Antigua Guatemala $15
Tours and Activities in Istanbul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:
- "Classic Wonders" Tour: $117
- 1 Perfect Day in Istanbul Private Guided Tour of the City’s Icons: $250
- 1, 2 Or 3 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour: $160
- 1-Day Best of Istanbul Private Tour with the Best Local Guides: $295
- 1-Day Private Istanbul Layover Tour: $240
- 10 Tastings of Istanbul Foodie Tour: $105
- 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]: $170
- 2 Day Cappadocia Tour with Istanbul Flights &Hot Air Balloon Tour: $293
- 2 Hours Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise: $12
- 2-Day Sightseeing, 2 Continents, 3 Highlights & Bosphorus Cruise: $90
- 2-Days Private Walking Tour in Istanbul: $300
- 2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul with Guide: $35
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Half-Day Walking Tour: $20
- Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of Antigua Guatemala: $20
- Guided City Tour with Chef David Farfan: $20
- Cultural and Fun Walking Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $22
- Walking Tour with Local Guide: $23
- From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish: $23
- Guided Walking Tour with Coffee: $24
- Antigua Walking Tour: $24
- Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour History Architecture & Facades: $25
- Antigua walking tour: Highlights, history, culture.: $25
- 4-Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- La Antigua Myths and Legends Stories Night Walking Tour: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIstanbul $10Antigua Guatemala $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:
- Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience: $28
- Taksim Pera Wine Tasting 3 Hour Guided Tour: $130
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 Istanbul and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Istanbul is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Istanbul is in Europe 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 Istanbul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Istanbul 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 Istanbul Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Istanbul or Antigua Guatemala?
Istanbul has a larger population, and is about 280 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Istanbul 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.