Should you visit Prague or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Prague and Guatemala City. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Prague or Guatemala City?
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
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 Budget Tours to Czech Republic, The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.
Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Prague?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $143, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is $56. 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 Prague and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Prague 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:
Prague Hotel Prices and
Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
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Prague Airport Shared Arrival Transfer:
$21
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Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague Hotels:
$26
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Prague Private Transfer to / from Prague Airport:
$29
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Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$41
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Prague Castle: Admission Ticket With Bus Transfer And Audioguide:
$46
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Private Transfer to the Airport (PRG):
$46
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Luxury Private Prague Airport Transfer:
$46
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Luxury Private Transfer from Hotel to Prague Airport:
$46
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Prague Airport Transfer:
$47
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Private Transfer from Prague Airport to the City Centre:
$47
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Private Prague Airport Transfer with Driver:
$49
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Private ARRIVAL Transfer by LIMOUSINE 3+1pax:
$49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
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Private Transfer La Aurora Airport GUA to Guatemala City Hotel:
$19
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One way Shared Transfer to Antigua:
$24
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Private Departure Transfer:Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport(GUA):
$24
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Private Airport Transfer La Aurora airport to Guatemala:
$26
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Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport:
$26
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Private Transfer: Guatemala City Airpot(GUA) to Antigua Guatemala:
$29
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Private Ground Transfer Airport - Antigua Guatemala:
$30
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La Aurora Airport (GUA): One-Way Private Transfer to Antigua:
$32
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Private Transfer from La Aurora International Airport to Antigua:
$32
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Private Transfer from Airport to Antigua Guatemala:
$32
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Private Arrival Transfer: La Aurora International Airport to Antigua Hotel:
$35
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Private Transfer: Guatemala City ⇄ Antigua – One-Way:
$40
Is it cheaper to fly into Prague or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Prague 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 day
Prague $50
Guatemala City $27
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit
$4.71
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Lunch for One
$14
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Bananas
$0.66
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Cookies
$0.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
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Sinatra Tribute Show and Dinner Experience in Manes:
$40
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Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner:
$58
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Sinatra Tribute Show and Optional Dinner with Audio Guide:
$66
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3-Hour Prague by Night Dinner Cruise:
$71
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Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances:
$75
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Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner:
$81
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Alternative bar tour with dinner in the art district:
$87
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Shared River Cruise Tour in Prague with Dinner:
$95
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Prague Crystal Dinner: 3-Hour Panoramic Glass Boat Cruise:
$95
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Savor 10 Course Dinner in Chef’s Kitchen:
$104
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A night full of experiences - a medieval dinner show in Dětenice:
$106
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Prague Food Tour with 10 Tastings of Authentic Czech Classics:
$108
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
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Cooking Experience in Guatemala from Market to Table:
$23
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Guatemala: Wine and Pizza Tasting Experience:
$35
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Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class:
$80
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Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City:
$120
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Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City:
$188
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Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Surrounded by The Volcano:
$195
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Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza with Great Volcano Views:
$205
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Puerto Quetzal: Private Tour Pacaya Volcano 4x4 and Pizza:
$550
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
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Prague Trike & e-Scooter Tour: Castle Viewpoints & Charles Bridge:
$3.51
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Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided:
$3.51
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Prague's Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Comfortable E-bike:
$3.51
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Prague's Panoramic Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Electric Trike:
$3.51
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Retro Style E-Bike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided:
$3.51
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Scenic Panoramic views e-Scooter/ eBike Guided Tour of Prague:
$3.51
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Prague Electric Trike Tour - Sightseeing, Viewpoints & Fun:
$3.51
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Prague Panoramic Views Live Guided Tour on Trike EBike EScooter:
$3.51
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Electric Trike Tour in Prague - City Sightseeing & Fun Riding:
$3.51
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Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Prague:
$3.51
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Prague Castle E-scooter Tour:
$3.52
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Prague’s TOP Sights - Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge (Tip-based tour):
$3.52
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
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Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City:
$20
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Historic Center Walking Tour; Art and History:
$27
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Volcano-Grown Coffee Tasting Experience:
$28
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Half-Day Guatemala City Explorer Tour:
$34
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Walking Tour:
$35
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Guatemala city walking tour everyday 2 persons and up:
$39
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Half Day Antigua Guatemala Tour:
$40
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Private Tour in the Historic Center of Guatemala City:
$45
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City walking tour Guatemala City and Relieff Map:
$47
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Night Photo Tour in Guatemala City:
$50
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Heart of Guided with a local Tour Guide:
$50
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Historical and natural bike tour in Guatemala City:
$50
Alcohol
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Prague Blaze Pub Crawl 2hr Unlimited Drinks and EPIC club entry:
$38
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Drunken Monkey Blaze Pub Crawl: 2hr Unlimited Drinks & Club EPIC:
$38
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Prague Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & 5 Story Club Entry:
$40
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2 Hours Wine Tasting in a Historical Cellar in Krizikova:
$47
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Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl with Open Bar & Club Entry:
$48
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2.5-Hour Prague Wine Tasting Walking Tour:
$52
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Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague:
$57
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Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden:
$61
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Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included:
$64
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Brewery tour in the center of Prague:
$68
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Prague Guided Historical Pub Tour with Local Food and Beer:
$121
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Pilsen and Pilsner Brewery Private Guided Tour:
$141
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:
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Guatemala City Legends Tour + Craft Beers at El Cadejo Brewery:
$105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Prague and Guatemala City, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Prague 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague 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 Prague Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Prague or Guatemala City?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Guatemala City. When comparing the sizes of Prague 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.
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