Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Lisbon or Guatemala City? 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 Guatemala City?
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.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.
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Lisbon Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLisbon €167Guatemala City €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Lisbon is €167, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is €49. 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 Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLisbon €63Guatemala City €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLisbon €126Guatemala City €42
Compare Hotels in Lisbon and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Lisbon 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: Lisbon Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lisbon €25Guatemala City €5.49
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:
- Shared Arrival Transfer: From Lisbon Airport to Hotels: $12
- Lisbon Private Airport Departure Transfer: $15
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotels to Lisbon Airport or Cruise: $16
- Lisbon Airport or Cruise Port: Private Arrival Transfer to hotels: $16
- Private Lisbon Airport Transfers: Your Journey, Your Way: $18
- Lisbon Airport Transfer: $18
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra - SHUTTLE: $20
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lisbon City Center: $21
- VIP transfer from the airport to Lisbon hotels: $23
- Lisbon to Jardim do Tabaco Quay Port - Departure Private Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Lisbon hotels to Lisbon Cruise Port: $25
- Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lisbon hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Transfer from La Aurora airport to Antigua Guatemala.: $80
- Transfer Private Group Airport to Antigua or Viceversa: $120
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Hotels: $43
- San Salvadorz: Convenient bus transfer from/to Guatemala: $41
- Private transfer from La Aurora Airport to Panajachel: $78
- Private transfer from Airport to Panajachel: $78
- Private transfer - San Pedro la Laguna to Guatemala City: $200
- Private Transfers from Guatemala city to Panajachel: $200
- Private Transfer: Guatemala City ⇄ Antigua – One-Way: $40
- Private Transfer: Guatemala City Airpot(GUA) to Antigua Guatemala: $29
- Private Transfer from La Aurora International Airport to Antigua: $32
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Puerto Quetzal Port: $204
Is it cheaper to fly into Lisbon or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City 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 €73Guatemala City €24
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 Music Cruise with Portugal Wine & Pizza: $33
- Lisbon Premium Cruise with Sangria, Pizza & Music: $33
- Lisbon Premium Cruise with Sangria, Pizza & Music: $37
- 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
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lisbon €24Guatemala City €1.07
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bairro Alto + Downtown Walking Tour: $0.69
- Lisbon Walking Tour: Historic Strolls of the Old Town: $0.70
- Discover Complete Walking Tour with Belém & Sintra: $1.14
- Lisbon Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.20
- Belem Walking Tour with Guide Annie & Dog Lilly: $2.28
- Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town: $3.49
- Age of Discoveries Walking Tour in Belém: $3.49
- Walk Lisbon Like a Local: Bairro Alto & Downtown Experience: $3.49
- Lisbon Walking Tour: $3.49
- Fundamental Tour of Lisbon: $3.49
- Lisbon Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.49
- Lisbon Alfama Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.32
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- 1 Day Lake Atitlan Tour from Guatemala City: $150
- 2-Day Tour: Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlan and Hobbitenango: $299
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $199
- 3-Day Antigua Guatemala and Pacaya Volcano Adventure: $256
- 4-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $70
- Antigua + Guatemala City Full Day Tour - History Lovers Favorite: $245
- Antigua City Tour Full Day From Guatemala City: $60
- Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City: $78
- Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Shared City Tour: $60
- Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Tour from Guatemala City: $79
- Antigua Guatemala NIGHT Photo Tour FROM Guatemala City: $125
- Chichicastenango Day Tour from Guatemala City: $115
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLisbon €18Guatemala City €6.09
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lisbon and Guatemala City, we can see that Lisbon is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lisbon 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 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 Guatemala City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lisbon Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lisbon or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 92% larger than the population of Lisbon. When comparing the sizes of Lisbon 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.