Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Lisbon?
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 Lisbon or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Lisbon or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Lisbon or Antigua Guatemala?
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal, 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 dayLisbon €167Antigua Guatemala €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Lisbon is €167, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is €65. 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 Lisbon and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLisbon €63Antigua Guatemala €19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLisbon €126Antigua Guatemala €38
Compare Hotels in Lisbon and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Lisbon 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: Lisbon Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lisbon €25Antigua Guatemala €11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride€6.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisboa - Porto, Private Transfer, up to 3 cities visits: $787
- Private Transfer From Lisbon to Algarve By 8 Seats Minibus: $667
- Private Transfer From Algarve To Lisbon By 8 Seats Minibus: $658
- Lisbon - Coimbra, Private Transfer & up to 3 Cities visits: $640
- Porto Private transfer visiting Nazare and Obidos: $546
- Private Car Transfer from Lisbon to Braga with 2 hours for sightseeing: $299
- Private Transfer from Lisbon to Fatima: $294
- Lisbon to Algarve Private Scenic Transfer – Direct, 2 or 3 Stops: $292
- Private Luxury Transfer Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon: $292
- Transfer to Elvas from Lisbon: $289
- Private Transfer To or From Leiria: $289
- Lisbon or Porto Luxury Private Transfer: $289
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer service Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan destination: $35
- Shared transfer from Guatemala city Airport to Panajachel: $44
- Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $30
- Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $90
- Private Transfers in Guatemala: $39
- Private Transfer:Antigua GuatemalaLake Atitlán(Any Town)OneWay: $74
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $70
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
- Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
- Private Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel Atitlan: $70
- Private Transfer From Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Lisbon or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Lisbon 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 dayLisbon €73Antigua Guatemala €22
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Lisbon Premium Cruise with Sangria, Pizza & Music: $37
- Lisbon Premium Music Cruise with Portugal Wine & Pizza: $41
- Lisbon Premium Cruise with Sangria, Pizza & Music: $41
- Lisbon Night Cozy Boat Cruise with Open Bar & Pizza: $41
- Lisbon Pizza & Sangria Escape on a Cozy Boat Cruise: $41
- Lisbon Luxury Cozy Cruise with Drinks & Pizza: $42
- Lisbon Luxury Cruise Experience with Sangria & Pizza: $42
- Lisbon Night Party Cruise with DJ, Pizza & Drinks: $47
- Lisbon Night Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $47
- Lisbon Sunset Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $47
- Lisbon Pizza & Sangria Escape on a Cozy Boat Cruise: $47
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€2.87
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Lunch€6.88
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: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
- Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
- Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
- Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
- Antigua Street Food Tour: $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lisbon €24Antigua Guatemala €14
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Évora & Monsaraz - Wine & Heritage Tour from Lisbon: $76
- Évora & Monsaraz: Alentejo Traditions Private Tour from Lisbon: $279
- Évora - Full day Private Guided tour from Lisbon by minivan: $254
- Évora Private Tour - Cork & Roman Legacy: $268
- Évora and Alentejo Private Wine and Cork Tour From Lisbon: $233
- Évora and Megalithic Circuit 10H Private Tour From Lisbon/Cascais: $224
- Évora with Wine Experience: Beyond the Tejo River: $282
- Óbidos - Nazaré - Mafra (National Palace of Mafra)Private tour from Lisbon: $169
- Óbidos Christmas Charm -A Festive Walking Private Tour: $249
- Óbidos The Medieval Queen’s Village in Portugal Full Day Tour: $137
- Óbidos Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Óbidos historic village and Mafra Palace Private Tour: $134
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- ¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!: $100
- 2 - Days : Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua: $150
- 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $219
- 2-Day, 1-Night Tour of Volcano Acatenango from Antigua: $92
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $220
- 3-Hour Chateau Defay Vineyard Tour in Central America: $170
- 4 Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $32
- 4-Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- 4WD Acatenango Volcano Tour & Fuego / All Inclusive !: $400
- 4WD experience to Acatenango Volcano/Fuego Volcano from Antigua: $333
- 4x4 Acatenango Volcano and Fuego Vistas 2 Day Shared Tour: $260
- 4x4 tour from Antigua with a night camp in front of the Fuego volcano: $1,300
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLisbon €18Antigua Guatemala €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $23
- Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $28
- Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Portuguese Wine Tasting Experience in Lisbon: $44
- Portuguese Wine Tasting with Vibeyard Wines: $46
- Sunset SpeedBoat Tour with local wine tasting: $46
- Carcavelos Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting: $51
- Carcavelos Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting: $53
- Lisbon Urban Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Snacks: $63
- Wine Tasting with Sushi & Live Music Lisbon Belem: $63
- Wine Tasting with a Perfumer: $64
- Wine tasting at Quinta das Murgas: $64
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 Lisbon and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Lisbon is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lisbon 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon 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 Lisbon Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lisbon or Antigua Guatemala?
Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Lisbon 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.