Should you visit Milan or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Milan and Antigua Guatemala can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Milan or Antigua Guatemala?
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Milan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Milan is €195, 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 Milan and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Milan 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:
Milan Hotel Prices and
Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private City Tour with Transfers and Champagne:
$3,419
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Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Venice:
$1,686
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From Private Lake Como Transfer & Boat Experience:
$1,060
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Milano: Transfer from Milan to St. Moritz:
$849
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Saas Fee : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport:
$547
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Cervinia: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport:
$547
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Champoluc: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport:
$524
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Torino : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport:
$482
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From Linate airport : Private 1-Way Transfer to Bellagio:
$404
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Serravalle Outlet : Private Transfer to/from Milan:
$330
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Milan Layover Tour with a Guide: Private & Custom with Transfers:
$296
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Milan to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer:
$293
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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From Antigua: One way private transfer to Panajachel:
$194
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Private Transfer from Antigua to Semuc Champey Lanquin:
$145
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Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport:
$90
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Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua:
$90
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Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Catarina Palopó:
$88
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From Antigua: Transfer to Guatemala City:
$85
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Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico Beach:
$85
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One way shared transfer to Flores, Peten:
$79
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Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach:
$75
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Private Transfer:Antigua GuatemalaLake Atitlán(Any Town)OneWay:
$74
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Private Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel Atitlan:
$70
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Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport:
$70
Is it cheaper to fly into Milan or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Milan 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 day
Milan €67
Antigua Guatemala €22
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Milan Gourmet Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Guide:
$41
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Pizza and Tiramisu Class in Milan:
$45
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Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner:
$46
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International aperitif + cooking class in Italian:
$47
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Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing:
$49
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only in ITALIAN - International aperitif + cooking class in Italian:
$50
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Milano Food Tour with audioguide in the centre:
$51
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Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting:
$52
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Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing:
$53
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Street Food Tour with Tastings and Local Guide:
$53
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Delicious Food Tour and City Center Sightseeing:
$53
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Food Point of Sale Tour and Italian Cooking Class in Milan:
$56
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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:
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Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan:
$38
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Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel:
$38
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Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.:
$38
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Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family:
$48
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Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family:
$60
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Antigua Street Food Tour:
$65
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Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala:
$65
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Cooking Class With Local Family:
$70
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Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes:
$70
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Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option:
$72
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Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family:
$75
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Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops:
$75
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop
€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
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1 Hour Vintage Fiat 500 Slow Tour in Milan:
$234
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1 Hours Guided La Scala Theatre Tour in Milan + Ebook:
$121
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1 hour Italian Food Experiences in Milan:
$42
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1 hour Vintage Fiat 500 SkyLine Tour in Milan:
$234
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2-Hour Milan by Night Walking Tour:
$172
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24-Hour "Gray Line" Milan Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Guide:
$25
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30 Minutes Vintage Fiat 500 Fast Tour in Milan:
$94
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48-Hour "Gray Line" Milan Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Guide:
$28
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72-Hour "Gray Line" Milan Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Guide:
$33
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A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Madrid's Navigli District:
$20
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A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Milan:
$8.99
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AC Milan Football Match Experience:
$442
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
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¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!:
$100
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2 - Days : Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua:
$150
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2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua:
$219
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2-Day, 1-Night Tour of Volcano Acatenango from Antigua:
$92
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2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala:
$220
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3-Hour Chateau Defay Vineyard Tour in Central America:
$170
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4 Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala:
$35
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4-Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala:
$25
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4WD Acatenango Volcano Tour & Fuego / All Inclusive !:
$400
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4WD experience to Acatenango Volcano/Fuego Volcano from Antigua:
$333
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4x4 Acatenango Volcano and Fuego Vistas 2 Day Shared Tour:
$260
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4x4 tour from Antigua with a night camp in front of the Fuego volcano:
$1,300
Alcohol
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar
€8.40
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Beer
€3.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
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Milan Pub Crawl Party with Free Shots and Drink Deals by Riviera:
$29
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Ultimate Bar Crawl with Shots and Games:
$29
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Legendary Halloween Pub Crawl Party in Milan 2025:
$41
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Wine Tasting Experience with Platter:
$45
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Wine Tasting Experience in Milan City Center:
$53
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Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre:
$53
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Wine Tasting in Milan with the Producer: Valter Mattoni:
$83
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Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan:
$93
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Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier:
$103
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Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier:
$103
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Lake Iseo & Franciacorta Winery. Scenic & Wine Tasting tour:
$104
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Franciacorta Wine Tasting Tour from Milan with Lake Iseo Cruise:
$116
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Milan and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Milan 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan 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 Milan Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Milan or Antigua Guatemala?
Milan has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Milan 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.
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