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 €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Lisbon is €167, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is €48. 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 €5.40
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 Transfer to/from Lisbon Airport, Train Station or Port: $15
- Lisbon Airport Private Transfer to Lisbon: $16
- Lisbon Airport or Cruise Port: Private Arrival Transfer to hotels: $16
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lisbon City Center: $21
- Transfer from Lisbon City Center to Lisbon Airport (LIS): $21
- VIP transfer from the airport to Lisbon hotels: $23
- Private Transfer from Lisbon Cruise Port to Lisbon Hotels: $25
- Private Transfer from Lisbon hotels to Lisbon Cruise Port: $25
- Lisbon to Lisbon Airport (LIS) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- 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
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Antigua: $30
- 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 Panajachel or Atitlan: $254
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Antigua: $74
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 €23
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:
- Premium Portuguese Wine & Pizza Cruise with Open Bar: $29
- Lisbon Night Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $31
- Lisbon Luxury Cozy Cruise with Drinks & Pizza: $31
- Lisbon Luxury Cruise Experience with Sangria & Pizza: $31
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Lisbon Premium Cozy Boat with Pizza & Open Bar: $35
- Lisbon Sunset DJ Party Cruise with Pizza & Drinks: $41
- Lisbon Night Party Cruise with DJ, Pizza & Drinks: $47
- Taste Lisbon Like a Local: The Ultimate Full-Meal Food Tour: $57
- Dinner with Rising Stars of Fado at Canto do Poeta: $64
- Castle Skip-the-Line & Old Town (add-on Fado Dinner): $69
- Lisbon Flavors and Traditions Small Group Food Tour: $69
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
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza with Great Volcano Views: $205
- Pacaya Volcano Tour with Pizza Made on Volcanic Heat: $275
- Puerto Quetzal: Private Tour Pacaya Volcano 4x4 and Pizza: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lisbon €24Guatemala City €1.06
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Alfama and Mouraria Tour - The oldest neighbourhoods in Lisbon: $1.21
- Lisbon Walking Tour: Baixa, Chiado & the 1755 Earthquake: $1.76
- Age of Discoveries Walking Tour in Belém: $3.50
- The Moorish Beyond the Tourist Trail Quarter Free Walking Tour: $3.50
- Bairro Alto + Downtown Walking Tour: $3.50
- Lisbon Walking Tour - Discover Belém and the Discoveries Age: $3.50
- Historical Walking Tour of Lisbon: $3.51
- Chiado Baixa Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.33
- Lisbon Belém Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.67
- Lisbon Walking Tour & Famous Pastel de Nata: $5.85
- Lisbon Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $5.96
- Lisbon Old Town: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
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
- 2-Hour Culture and Historical Tour From Guatemala: $29
- 3-Day Antigua Guatemala and Pacaya Volcano Adventure: $256
- 3-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $60
- 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: $89
- Antigua Guatemala Cultural Tour History and Gastronomy: $110
- Antigua Guatemala Express Half Day Colonial Charm Tour: $45
- Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Shared City Tour: $71
- Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Tour from Guatemala City: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLisbon €18Guatemala City €5.99
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Lisbon Port Wine Tasting at Taylors Shop and Tasting Room: $20
- Lisbon Pub Crawl Nightlife Experience Bars Games and Club Entry: $22
- Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl: $23
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $23
- Lisbon Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry: $23
- Lisbon Rooftop Bar Crawl Private Group Experience: $23
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $23
- Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Portuguese Wine Tasting Experience in Lisbon: $44
- Wine Tasting with Cheeses Charcutaria and Bread Table: $76
- From Family Winery Tour, Historic Cellars & Wine Tasting: $76
- Portuguese Wine Tasting and Food Pairing: $76
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.