Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Paris or Guatemala City? 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 Guatemala City?
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."
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, 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 dayParis €265Guatemala City €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is €265, 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 Paris and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParis €153Guatemala City €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParis €306Guatemala City €42
Compare Hotels in Paris and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Paris 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: Paris Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paris €21Guatemala City €5.42
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/to PARISNORMANDY (DEAUVILLE, MONT ST MICHEL): $24
- Private round trip transfer from/to PARIS DISNEYLAND: $24
- Private round trip transfer from/to Paris airports: $24
- Private transfer from/to CDG, ORLY airports DISNEYLAND: $24
- McArthurGlen Paris-Giverny Designer Outlet transfer from Paris: $34
- Private One-Way Transfer: City of Paris: $38
- Private Transfer Service in Paris – Select Your Route: $40
- Private Transfer Arrival and Departure Orly Airport ORY: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer: Paris Train Station to Hotel: $45
- Private Transfer CDG Airport→ Disneyland by Sedan: $47
- Transfer From/To Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG): $48
- Paris Private Arrival Transfer: Railway Station to Hotel: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Panajachel or Atitlan: $254
- Private Transfer - Guatemala Airport (GUA) to Puerto Quetzal Port: $207
- Private Transfers from Guatemala city to Panajachel: $200
- Airport Transfer for Large Groups – Private Bus: $195
- Guatemala Airport (GUA) to San Felipe de Lara - Arrival Transfer: $186
- Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Quetzaltenango-Arrival Transfer: $166
- Transfer Private Group Airport to Antigua or Viceversa: $120
- Private Transfer from Guatemala Airport GUA to Lake Atitlán: $96
- Private Transfer from Airport to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- Private Transfer From La Aurora AirPort to Panajachel Atitlan: $84
- Private Ground Transfer Guatemala City To Panajachel, LakeAtitlan: $80
- Private transfer from Airport to Panajachel: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Paris or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City 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 €72Guatemala City €23
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: $12
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $65
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $67
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $70
- 2 Hour Express Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine: $71
- Paris Food Tour: Eat Like a Local with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets: $71
- Paris Food Tour: $82
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $83
- #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $94
- Paris Guided Food Tour by Bike - Ile de la Cité and Marais: $94
- Notre Dame and Latin Quarter Food Tour with 10 Authentic Tastings: $99
- Paris Le Marais Food Tour with French Onion Soup, Cheese and Wine: $101
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paris €76Guatemala City €1.06
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.
- Free Tour of the Historic Center of Paris in Spanish: $2.84
- Montmartre Walking Tour: Artists & the Soul of Paris: $3.54
- Free Perfume Museum & Opera District Tour (Tip-Based): $3.54
- Paris Hidden Gems: Self Guided Secret Spots Tour: $3.54
- Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based): $3.54
- Paris Montmartre Free Walking Tour: $3.55
- Paris Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.68
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Paris: $4.72
- Rude Bastards Tour of Paris: $4.72
- Paris Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Walking Tour: $4.72
- Paris (Montmartre) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.83
- Louvre Paris Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone (no ticket): $5.91
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- 1 Day Lake Atitlan Tour from Guatemala City: $150
- 2-Day Tour: Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlan and Hobbitenango: $299
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $199
- 3-Day Antigua Guatemala and Pacaya Volcano Adventure: $256
- 3-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $60
- Antigua + Guatemala City Full Day Tour - History Lovers Favorite: $245
- Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Shared City Tour: $54
- Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Tour from Guatemala City: $79
- Antigua Guatemala NIGHT Photo Tour FROM Guatemala City: $125
- Antigua walking tour from Guatemala City: $90
- Chichicastenango Day Tour from Guatemala City: $115
- City Tour - Test Fly by Escuela de Flight S.A: $181
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParis €24Guatemala City €6.01
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:
- Paris City Center Guided Pub Crawl With Shots & Club Entry: $19
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $24
- Pub Crawl Experience in Bars with Club Entry: $30
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $30
- Paris Guided Pub Crawl with Bars Shots and Club Entry: $32
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $36
- Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise & l'Atelier des lumières: $53
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $53
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $55
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $70
- Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with a Local Cheesemonger: $82
- Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar: $83
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paris and Guatemala City, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paris 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 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 Guatemala City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paris Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paris or Guatemala City?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Guatemala City. When comparing the sizes of Paris 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.