Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Kaunas?
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 Kaunas or Antigua Guatemala?
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 Kaunas and Antigua Guatemala. 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: Kaunas or Antigua Guatemala?
Kaunas
Kaunas is the second biggest city in Lithuania, located at the country's center. It is a city of medieval history as well as modern entertainment with castle ruins, churches, and cathedrals, as well as galleries, museums, theatres, and outdoor recreation.
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 Tours for Seniors to Lithuania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Kaunas Prices
Lithuania PricesAntigua Guatemala Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKaunas €117Antigua Guatemala €64
The average daily cost (per person) in Kaunas is €117, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is €64. 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 Kaunas and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKaunas €42Antigua Guatemala €19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKaunas €84Antigua Guatemala €38
Compare Hotels in Kaunas and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Kaunas 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: Kaunas Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kaunas €15Antigua Guatemala €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kaunas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kaunas:
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Kaunas City to Kaunas Airport KUN: $70
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer from Kaunas to Kaunas Airport KUN: $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
- Private Transfer From Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $29
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $30
- Private Transfer From Antigua to Guatemala City / Airport: $30
- Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $30
- Private Transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $32
- Private Transfers in Guatemala: $39
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $70
- Private Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel Atitlan: $70
- Private Transfer:Antigua GuatemalaLake Atitlán(Any Town)OneWay: $74
- Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico Beach: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Kaunas or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Kaunas 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 dayKaunas €58Antigua Guatemala €22
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€2.83
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Lunch€6.79
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:
- Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Cooking Class With Local Family: $70
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
- Market and Mayan Cooking Class: $80
- Street Food Tour Around Antigua: $85
- Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour: $85
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
- Make your own Mayan Pepian - Cooking class: $89
- Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kaunas €18Antigua Guatemala €13
Tours and Activities in Kaunas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kaunas are as follows:
- Best of A Modernism and Medieval History Self Guided tour: $15
- Kaunas : Sightseeing Walking Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $117
- Kaunas Old Town : Private Ghost Tour: $299
- Kaunas Old Town tour + IX Fort Museum (BONUS): $59
- Kaunas Private Tour: Love Stories: $477
- Kaunas Private Tour: Love Stories: $299
- Kaunas to Hill of Crosses via Šiluva and Tytuvėnai Private Tour: $259
- Kaunas to Zemaitija National Park Nature and Heritage Tour: $259
- Kaunas, Lithuania 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour: $176
- 1 day Self-Guided Bike Tour with Train Tickets: $69
- Old Town Private Ghost Tour: $477
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $54
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Signature Lattes Tasting Experience in Antigua for Coffee Lovers: $13
- Express tour in Antigua: $20
- Antigua Walking Tour: $24
- Nighthawk Birding Guided Tours in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Walking tour Jewels of Antigua : A Tour of the Unmissable: $25
- Colonial Antigua Afternoon Walking Tour: $25
- Guided Walking Tour Legends of Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour History Architecture & Facades: $25
- Antigua Walking Tour Morning and Afternoon: $27
- Coffee Tasting- Mayan Experience: $28
- Pacaya Hike from Antigua an Adventure with Roasted Marshmallows: $29
- Antigua Guatemala Walking Group Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKaunas €15Antigua Guatemala €9.95
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 Kaunas and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Kaunas is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kaunas 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 Kaunas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kaunas 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 Kaunas Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kaunas or Antigua Guatemala?
Kaunas has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Kaunas 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.