Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Melbourne?
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 Melbourne or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Melbourne 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: Melbourne or Antigua Guatemala?
Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, after Sydney. It is also the capital city of the state of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. Melbourne is arguably the best city to experience culture and the arts in Australia. There is a friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney over livability and popularity and Melbourne is definitely the city to visit for its parks, shopping, restaurants, galleries and theaters. Like Sydney, it is situated on the water, at the head of Port Phillip Bay. It's a beautiful city, and although it lacks the major sights that you'll find in Sydney such as the Sydney Opera House or the Harbour Bridge, you will never find yourself lacking for entertainment. It is also a wonderful base for exploring many of the nearby highlights, including Grampians National Park, The Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island where you can view the penguin parade.
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 Scuba Diving Tours in Australia, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, 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 dayMelbourne $210Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Melbourne is $210, 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 Melbourne and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMelbourne $128Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMelbourne $256Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Melbourne and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Melbourne 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: Melbourne Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Melbourne $21Antigua Guatemala $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melbourne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Melbourne:
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Airport Bus$11
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Tram Ride$2.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melbourne
Also for Melbourne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yarra Valley: Hot Air Balloon with Breakfast & CBD Transfers: $377
- Mornington Peninsula - Melbourne Airport Transfers: $217
- Melbourne Private Transfer to Melbourne Airport MEL in Luxury Car: $195
- Ballarat - Melbourne Airport Transfers: $194
- Avalon Airport Transfers: $181
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $179
- Airport Private Van Transfer to City: $172
- Departure Transfer from Melbourne to Melbourne Airport MEL in Van: $167
- Arrival Transfer from Melbourne Airport MEL to Melbourne in Van: $167
- Melbourne Private Transfer to Melbourne Airport MEL in Luxury Van: $167
- MEL Airport Private Van Transfer to CBD, Docklands or Southbank: $159
- Melbourne Airport Transfer | Door-to-Door Service: $130
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 Transfer:Antigua GuatemalaLake Atitlán(Pana)OneWay: $74
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $77
- Private Transfer from Antigua to Semuc Champey Lanquin: $145
- Private Transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $32
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $75
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Melbourne or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Melbourne 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 dayMelbourne $56Antigua Guatemala $25
Typical Food Prices in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.81
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Pizza$4.92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Melbourne Flavors: Queen Victoria Market Food Tour: $40
- Queen Victoria Market: 'Flavours of Australia' Food Tour: $52
- Inner North Street Food Tour: $72
- Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner: $79
- Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner: $87
- Best of Little Italy Dinner Tour: $92
- Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class with a Drink: $99
- Secret Food Tour: $109
- Melbourne Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings in Hidden Laneways: $117
- Yarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour: Gin, Wine, Pizza, Cheese: $125
- Choose Your Asian Cuisine Cooking Masterclass: $130
- Melbourne Food Tour Hidden Laneways: History & Progressive Lunch: $134
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$3.27
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Lunch$7.85
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
- Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — 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 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
- Cooking Class With Local Family: $84
- Antigua Local: Evening Street Food Tour with Dinner: $84
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Melbourne $29Antigua Guatemala $15
Tours and Activities in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel: $28
- 1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne: $159
- 1.5Hr Yarra River Crown Flames and City Lights Cruise: $317
- 2 Day Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour: $843
- 2 Days and 1 Night Great Ocean Road (Melbourne Chinese Tour): $246
- 2-Hour Farm Experience in Gateway Yarra Valley: $72
- 4 Hours Sightseeing Small Group Tour in Melbourne City: $72
- 4D3N Best Bits Victoria Sightseeing Tour: $992
- 5 Days 4 Nights: Melbourne Package tour: $1,323
- ArtVo Immersive Gallery Experience: $25
- Aussie Football MCG Matchday Experience with a Local: $159
- Australian Designer Walking Tour in Melbourne CBD: $109
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: $35
- 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 tour from Antigua with a night camp in front of the Fuego volcano: $1,300
- ANTIGUA Villages Tour: $103
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMelbourne $18Antigua Guatemala $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Melbourne
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Melbourne from other travelers:
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Bottle of Wine$5.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Melbourne
Also in Melbourne, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Melbourne Pub Crawl: $19
- Saturday Melbourne Bar Crawl: $19
- Weekly Bar Crawl: 5 Free shots, Club Entry: $20
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide: $25
- Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $26
- Melbourne Music Venue Pub Crawl with History + 2 Free Drinks: $26
- Rock'n'roll venues pub crawl including 2 free drinks and history: $58
- Chocolate and wine tasting tour in the Yarra Valley.: $74
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne - Choc, Gin & Good Times: $86
- New Chocolate and wine tasting tour in the Yarra Valley: $89
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour w Exclusive Gin, Cider & Chocolate Tasting: $93
- Yarra Valley Kangaroos Wine Tasting and Lunch from Melbourne: $101
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 Melbourne and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Melbourne is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Melbourne is in Pacific 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 Melbourne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Melbourne 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 Melbourne Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Melbourne or Antigua Guatemala?
Melbourne has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Melbourne 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.