Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Porto?
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 Porto or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Porto and Guatemala City can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Porto or Guatemala City?
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, 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 dayPorto €160Guatemala City €50
The average daily cost (per person) in Porto is €160, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is €50. 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 Porto and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPorto €72Guatemala City €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPorto €144Guatemala City €44
Compare Hotels in Porto and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Porto 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: Porto Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Porto €21Guatemala City €5.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Porto Airport: Transfer to/from Valenca Do Minho Station: $12
- Oporto Shared Departure Transfer: From Hotels to Airport: $14
- Private Departure Transfer: Porto city Hotels to Oporto Airport: $17
- Porto Airport Transfer: Private Meet & Greet, Flight Tracked: $17
- Oporto Airport Private Departure Transfer: $17
- Private One-way Transfer from Porto Airport to Porto: $18
- Porto Private Airport Arrival Transfer: $19
- Transfer:Porto City to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport(OPO): $22
- Porto Airport Transfer from/to Porto Center: $23
- Porto Private Airport Departure Transfer: $26
- Porto Private Transfer to Póvoa de Varzim: $30
- Transfer & chauffeur Service: $31
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 Museums Tour with Transfers: $225
- Private and Exclusive Transfer from Airport to Panajachel: $210
- Private Transfer - Guatemala Airport (GUA) to Puerto Quetzal Port: $200
- Private Transfers from Guatemala city to Panajachel: $200
- Private transfer - San Pedro la Laguna to Guatemala City: $200
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Puerto Quetzal Port: $200
- Airport Transfer for Large Groups – Private Bus: $195
- Guatemala Airport (GUA) to San Felipe de Lara - Arrival Transfer: $179
- Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Quetzaltenango-Arrival Transfer: $160
- Transfer Private Group Airport to Antigua or Viceversa: $120
- Private Transfer from Guatemala Airport GUA to Lake Atitlán: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Porto or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Porto 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 dayPorto €63Guatemala City €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto): $40
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Lapa): $40
- Porto Food Tour Market Tapas and Port Wine Cellar Experience: $69
- Dinner with Fado and Portuguese Traditional Music: $69
- Bolhão Market Guided Food Tour: $74
- Taste of the Ocean Authentic Porto Seafood Tour: $80
- Private Fabulist Food Tour: $80
- Authentic Porto Small Group Food Tour with Local Tastings: $85
- Shopping, cooking and eating together at my home in Porto: $86
- 4 Hour Traditional Aveiro Portuguese Food Tour: $86
- Private Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $97
- Porto Progressive Dinner Tour with Food & Wine Tastings: $102
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
- Food Tour Zona 4: Dinner Date Experience: $125
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza with Great Volcano Views: $205
- Pacaya Volcano. Tour and pizza making on Volcanic Heat: $275
- Puerto Quetzal: Private Tour Pacaya Volcano 4x4 and Pizza: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Porto €25Guatemala City €1.08
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour in Porto: $3.41
- The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center: $3.41
- Aveiro Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.41
- Self-Guided Tapas Tour of Porto: $3.41
- Self-Guided Tours in Porto with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.41
- Porto Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.41
- Porto - Origin & Present - Guided Tour: $3.43
- Porto Gaia Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.43
- Porto History and Culture Walking Tour with Local Guides: $3.43
- Porto's Old Town Tour & Ribeira: $3.43
- Fundamental Tour of Porto with Revolutours: $3.43
- Porto's #1 Walking Tour: $3.43
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-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $60
- Antigua + Guatemala City Full Day Tour - History Lovers Favorite: $245
- Antigua City Tour Full Day From Guatemala City: $60
- Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City: $89
- Antigua Guatemala Express Half Day Colonial Charm Tour: $45
- Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Tour from Guatemala City: $89
- Antigua Guatemala NIGHT Photo Tour FROM Guatemala City: $125
- Antigua Guatemala Private Tour: Half Day Tour: $110
- Chichicastenango Day Tour from Guatemala City: $115
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPorto €19Guatemala City €6.15
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- 1 Demarcation Museum Tickets and Port Wine Tasting: $5.71
- Crazy Pub Crawl with 9 Drinks, Free Shots, Wild Games +VIP: $16
- Porto:Pub Crawl 4Bars,8Drinks,Games & VIP Club Entry: $21
- Port & Wine Experience Museum with 3 Wine Tastings: $23
- Pub Crawl Porto: $24
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 2 DOC Douro & 1 Port Wine: $26
- Porto Halloween Pub Crawl 4 bars + 1 club, Scary Games & 7 Drinks: $29
- Cellar Tour, Port Wine Tasting and Fado Show at Fonseca: $29
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $29
- Porto Wine Tasting Experience with Portuguese Tapas Plate: $34
- 5 Port Wine Tasting with pairings: $40
- Portuguese Tile Painting Workshop with Port Wine Tasting: $40
Sample the Local Flavors in Guatemala City
Also in Guatemala City, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guatemala City Legends Tour + Craft Beers at El Cadejo Brewery: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Porto and Guatemala City, we can see that Porto is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Porto 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 Porto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porto 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 Porto Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Porto or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Porto. When comparing the sizes of Porto 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.