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 €64
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is €265, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is €64. 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:
- Private Disneyland Return Transfer Up to 6 People: $298
- Private Transfer from CDG Airport to Paris: $298
- Private Transfer from Paris to CDG Airport: $298
- Private Transfer from Paris City to Le Havre: $298
- Transfer from Paris to Airport: CDG, Orly, Beauvais: $297
- Private Mercedes luxury transfer from PARIS to => DISNEYLAND Paris with Cab-Bel-Air: $292
- Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $292
- Panthéon Paris Private Guided Tour with Transfers: $291
- Private Direct Transfer From Paris to Reims: $286
- Private Transfer from Charles De Gaulle Airport to Disneyland: $286
- Paris Two way Private return Transfers to Disneyland: $285
- Private transfer to Reims or Epernay : one way OR 8 hours tour: $283
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 to Semuc Champey Lanquin: $145
- Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua: $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 from Antigua to the Airport: $77
- 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 €21
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: $7.73
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $70
- Award Winning Paris Secret Food Tour with Cheese, Wines & Stories: $77
- Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $77
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris: $77
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $77
- Paris Food Tour: $82
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $85
- Paris Bakery Food Tour Chocolate Macarons and 10 Sweet Tastings: $88
- 100% Vegetarian Paris Food Tour in Le Marais Full Meal: $94
- Montmartre Pastries and Chocolate Food Tour with 6 plus Tastings: $94
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€2.80
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Lunch€6.72
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.Paris €76Antigua Guatemala €13
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, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour: $217
- 1 Day Paris City Tour on River & Land with Louvre Museum ticket: $142
- 1 Hour Express Paris Tour with Scenic Stops: $178
- 1 Hour Paris Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Illuminations Ticket: $33
- 1 Hour Private Photo Session experience with the Eiffel Tower: $113
- 1-Hour Seine River Cruise Ticket from Eiffel Tower: $21
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Seine departing at 6:30 PM: $21
- 1H Orsay Museum Express Small Group Guided Tour: $107
- 2 Hour Private Paris Tour in a French vintage car - Hidden Gems: $237
- 2 Hour Walking Tour Through Treasures of the Marais: $46
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour in a Pink Citroën 2CV: $149
- 2-Hour Private Tour of Versailles in a Vintage Car (2CV): $215
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 dayParis €24Antigua Guatemala €9.85
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:
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $20
- Paris Pub Crawl : Bars with Club Entry and Shots: $30
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $30
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $30
- Paris Guided Pub Crawl with Bars Shots and Club Entry: $32
- Visit and tasting at the distillery L'Alambic Parisien: $33
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $42
- Guided Tour of Montmartre with Cheese and Wine Tasting: $43
- Paris A burlesque cabaret in a former brothel: $44
- Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise & l'Atelier des lumières: $54
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $54
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $70
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.