Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Paris?
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 Paris or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Paris 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: Paris or Antigua Guatemala?
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, 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 dayParis €265Antigua Guatemala €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is €265, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is €66. 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 Paris and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParis €153Antigua Guatemala €19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParis €306Antigua Guatemala €38
Compare Hotels in Paris and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Paris 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: Paris Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paris €21Antigua Guatemala €11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro€6.40
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Train from Airport€9.00
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Metro tickets€6.80
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Train€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Paris to Airport: CDG, Orly, Beauvais: $297
- Private Transfer from Paris to CDG Airport: $286
- Charles De Gaule Airport Private Transfer: $286
- Private Transfer from CDG Airport to Paris: $286
- Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $280
- Private Mercedes luxury transfer from PARIS to => DISNEYLAND Paris with Cab-Bel-Air: $280
- Private Transfer from Charles De Gaulle Airport to Disneyland: $275
- Private Direct Transfer From Paris to Reims: $275
- Private transfer to Reims or Epernay : one way OR 8 hours tour: $272
- Round private transfer from Paris to Versailles: $270
- Transfer by luxury Mercedes from PARIS to => AIRPORT from PARIS with Cab-Bel-Air: $269
- Transfer Charles de Gaulle Airport CDG to Paris: $269
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Antigua: One way private transfer to Panajachel: $194
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Semuc Champey or Coban: $182
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $153
- Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- From Antigua: Transfer to Guatemala City: $85
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico Beach: $85
- One way shared transfer to Flores, Peten: $79
- Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Paris or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Paris 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 dayParis €72Antigua Guatemala €22
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream€8.00
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Breakfast€7.00
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Breakfast for 2€30
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Dinner on River Cruise€86
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Dinner€57
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Cheese€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Marais Walking Food Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $11
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $65
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $68
- Seine River Cruise and Dinner at Traditional Parisian Restaurant: $73
- Paris Food Tour: 10+ Tastings, French Wine, Cheeses & Secret Dish: $74
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris: $74
- Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $74
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $74
- Paris Food Tour: $79
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $82
- St Germain Food Tour with 10+ French Delicacies Tastings: $84
- Paris Bakery Food Tour Chocolate Macarons and 10 Sweet Tastings: $84
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€2.89
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Lunch€6.94
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: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
- Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
- Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
- Pepián Plates Antigua Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $59
- Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Antigua Street Food Tour: $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paris €76Antigua Guatemala €14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two€18
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Admission to Pantheon€5.00
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Catacombs (2)€23
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Exterior Notre Dame: $56
- Île de la Cité Private 2h Tour with Latin Quarter & Seine River: $195
- 1 Hour Express Paris Tour with Scenic Stops: $170
- 1-Hour Seine River Cruise Ticket from Eiffel Tower: $21
- 1.5 Hour Private Tour in Paris in a Classic Citroën: $285
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Seine departing at 6:30 PM: $21
- 1H Orsay Museum Express Small Group Guided Tour: $103
- 1h30 Private Guided Tour in a Pink Citroën 2CV: $113
- 1st Day in Paris Discovery Private Tour: 'How-to' Orientation & Sightseeing Fun!: $79
- 2 Hour Private Paris Tour in a French vintage car - Hidden Gems: $228
- 2 Hour Walking Tour Through Treasures of the Marais: $45
- 2 Hours Small Group Tour in Orsay Museum: $144
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
- 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
- ATV Off Road Adventure at Pacaya Volcano from Antigua: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParis €24Antigua Guatemala €10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and Exclusive Party: $11
- Paris Pub Crawl : Bars with Club Entry and Shots: $17
- Paris City Center Guided Pub Crawl With Shots & Club Entry: $19
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $22
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $29
- Visit and tasting at the distillery L'Alambic Parisien: $32
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $40
- A burlesque cabaret in an old brothel: $42
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $51
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $54
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $68
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 Paris and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paris or Antigua Guatemala?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Paris 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.