Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Naples?
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 Naples or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples or Guatemala City, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Naples or Guatemala City?
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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 Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNaples €158Guatemala City €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is €158, 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 Naples and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples €66Guatemala City €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples €132Guatemala City €42
Compare Hotels in Naples and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Naples 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: Naples Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples €21Guatemala City €5.42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Transfer from Naples Airport(NAP) to Naples city or Amalfi Coast: $21
- Shared Shuttle Transfer from Naples Airport to Naples City Center: $24
- Ischia: Sant'Angelo e Maronti with Transfers from Naples: $29
- Naples City Center to Naples Airport (NAP) Private Transfer: $31
- Ferry Transfers Between Naples and Sorrento: $31
- Round-Trip Shuttle Transfer from Naples to Pompeii: $32
- Tramvia Napoli: Transfer to Herculaneum Ruins + Vesuvius: $41
- From Naples Herculaneum Skip the Line Guided Tour and Transfer: $47
- Napoli Hotel or Port to Napoli Airport (NAP) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Ferry Transfer Between Naples and Positano: $49
- Ferry Transfers Between Naples and Amalfi: $50
- Pompeii: Private Transfer From or to Naples: $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Airport Transfer for Large Groups – Private Bus: $195
- From Guatemala City One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey: $49
- From One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $59
- Guatemala Airport (GUA) to San Felipe de Lara - Arrival Transfer: $185
- Guatemala Airport Roundtrip Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $56
- One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
- One way private transfer to Antigua: $69
- One way shared transfer to Panajachel: $44
- Private Museums Tour with Transfers: $225
- La Aurora Airport (GUA): One-Way Private Transfer to Antigua: $32
- PRIVATE TRANSFER From Airport/Guate City to ANTIGUA or Vice-versa: $40
- Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Naples 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 dayNaples €69Guatemala City €23
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Pasta & Tiramisu Hands-on Cooking Class, Appetizer & Drink: $22
- Naples' Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better: $28
- Pizza and Beyond Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $35
- Naples Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $42
- Naples Street Food Tour with Foodie Guide around Historical Center: $45
- Naples Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing with Local Expert: $45
- Authentic Pizza Making Class in Naples with Appetizers and Drink: $46
- Pizza and Gelato Making Class: $49
- Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $50
- Authentic Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert Guide: $50
- Naples Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights: $50
- Naples Street Food Tour: Discover Local Flavors with Expert Guide: $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- 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 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.Naples €30Guatemala City €1.06
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Tours In Naples With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.53
- Naples Food Walk: Self-Guided Culinary Tour: $5.88
- TOP Naples : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Naples Skip-the-Line San Martino National Museum and Charterhouse Ticket: $13
- Bay : Virtual Sunken City Tour with 3D Viewer: $17
- Naples Underground Official Skip-the-line Ticket: $22
- Napulitanata: Traditional Neapolitan Music Concert Ticket: $24
- Naples : Sansevero Chapel & Veiled Christ Guided Tour: $25
- Naples Panoramic Walking Tour: From the Hills to the Center: $25
- Mount Vesuvius Skip the Line Ticket + Multilingual Audio Guide: $26
- Walking Tour of Naples Old Town with Expert Guide: $28
- Herculaneum Skip the Line Ticket with Audio Guide: $28
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- Historic Center Walking Tour; Art and History: $27
- Volcano-Grown Coffee Tasting Experience: $28
- Half Day Guatemala City Tour: $32
- Half-Day Guatemala City Explorer Tour: $34
- Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City: $35
- Walking Tour: $35
- Walking Tour of Guatemala City's Historical Center: $35
- Guatemala city walking tour only weekends. 2 persons and up: $39
- Half Day Antigua Guatemala Tour: $40
- City walking tour Guatemala City and Relieff Map: $47
- Heart of Guided with a local Tour Guide: $50
- Heart of Guatemala City Tour with Local Guide: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNaples €21Guatemala City €6.01
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer€4.10
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Beer€4.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Ercolano Vineyards Guided Wine Tasting Experience with Brunch: $45
- A Walking FOOD & WINE TOUR | Naples: $52
- Wine Tasting Experience with Local Food Pairings in Naples: $53
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting & Lunch: Vineyard Tour from Naples: $71
- Wine Tasting - Tour and Tasting in Vesuvius Winemaker: $106
- Pompeii Tour, Lunch and Vesuvius Wine Tasting: $136
- Pompeii & Wine Tasting - Full Day Tour: $142
- Pompeii with Wine Tasting and Lunch from Naples: $142
- Winery Tour and Local Wine Tasting in Ischia: $142
- Vesuvius tour with wine tasting and light lunch: $142
- Pasta making private course with lunch and wine tasting: $153
- Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius Wine Tasting and Lunch from Naples: $153
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naples and Guatemala City, we can see that Naples is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Naples 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples 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 Naples Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naples or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 1% larger than the population of Naples. When comparing the sizes of Naples 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.