Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Rome?
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 Rome or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rome and Guatemala City can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Rome or Guatemala City?
Rome
Rome is the kind of city that refuses to stay in the past, even though history is everywhere you look. Ancient ruins rise beside buzzing cafes, scooters zip past Renaissance palaces, and quiet cobblestone lanes suddenly open onto grand piazzas filled with fountains, churches, and street performers. It is a city of layers: the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica, neighborhood trattorias, stylish boutiques, and late-night gelato walks all woven together into one unforgettable experience. Whether you come for the art, the food, the history, or the simple pleasure of wandering without a plan, Rome has a way of making every day feel like a discovery.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, 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 dayRome €207Guatemala City €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €207, 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 Rome and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRome €90Guatemala City €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRome €180Guatemala City €42
Compare Hotels in Rome and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Rome 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: Rome Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rome €21Guatemala City €5.49
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
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Metro Ride (for Two)€2.00
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Train to the Airport€15
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Taxi to Airport€45
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Bicycle Rental (Full Day)€10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
- Transfer Rome center - Ciampino Airport: $9.33
- Transfer Fiumicino Airport from/to Vaticano shuttle bus: $9.33
- Bus Transfer from Rome to Milan or Vice Versa: $9.42
- Rome from Civitavecchia Transfer with Optional Open Bus: $35
- Ciampino Transfer: $43
- Rome’s Bone Chapel with Audioguide App and Panoramic Bus Transfer: $44
- Private transfers in the city of Rome (one way): $47
- Ciampino to Rome city transfers: $48
- Ciampino to Rome transfer: $48
- Private Departure Transfer: Rome Hotels to Train Station: $48
- Fiumicino Airport Rome (FCO) to Rome - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Transfers Ciampino airport To Rome: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- From Guatemala City One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey: $49
- From One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $59
- Guatemala Airport (GUA) to San Felipe de Lara - Arrival Transfer: $183
- Guatemala Airport Roundtrip Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $56
- Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Quetzaltenango-Arrival Transfer: $163
- One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
- One way private transfer to Antigua: $69
- One way shared transfer to Panajachel: $44
- Private Museums Tour with Transfers: $225
- La Aurora Airport (GUA): One-Way Private Transfer to Antigua: $32
- PRIVATE TRANSFER From Airport/Guate City to ANTIGUA or Vice-versa: $40
- Private Airport Transfer La Aurora airport to Guatemala: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Rome 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 dayRome €84Guatemala City €24
Typical Food Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€14
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches€2.99
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Cafe e doce€4.00
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Pizza (Fast Food)€2.65
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)€32
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Cheese and bread€10
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Espresso€2.00
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Dinner€58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
- Pizzas and Piazzas: A Self-Guided Walk of Rome’s Culinary Culture: $20
- Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome: $34
- Rome Testaccio Market Food Tour - Eat Like a Local: $40
- Rome Food Tour for Breakfast Lovers: $41
- Rome Pizza Making Class for Families in Trastevere: $45
- Rome Early Morning Breakfast and Sightseeing Food Tour: $45
- Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine: $45
- Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome City Center: $47
- Cappuccino, Moka and Tiramisù Cooking Class in Central Rome: $47
- The Original Fettuccine & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Rome: $49
- Rome Street Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $50
- Cooking Class in the Heart of Pizza and Tiramisu Making: $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Cooking Experience in Guatemala from Market to Table: $23
- 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 Surrounded by The Volcano: $195
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza with Great Volcano Views: $205
- Puerto Quetzal: Private Tour Pacaya Volcano 4x4 and Pizza: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rome €36Guatemala City €1.07
Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome
Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)€69
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)€33
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Roma Pass€30
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)€20
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Segway Tour€75
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hidden Treasures — A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $2.27
- Rome Best Kept Secrets: Self-Guided City Tour: $3.49
- Piazza del Popolo and Historical Sights Walking Tour in Rome: $4.08
- Experience Rome Trevi Fountain with Ticket: $4.66
- Rome Art Walking Tour Who Killed Caravaggio: $4.66
- Audio guided tour of the historic center of Rome: $4.66
- Ghosts Legends and Mysteries of Rome Walking Tour: $4.66
- Colosseum and Roman Forum Sightseeing Area Walking Tour: $4.66
- Tour of Rome to Visit the Most Iconic Monuments: $5.00
- Rome Timeless Trail Self Guided Walking Tour with App: $5.50
- Pantheon Admission Ticket : Audio Guide or Guided Tour: $5.83
- Rome Essential : Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide: $5.83
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City: $20
- Historic Center Walking Tour; Art and History: $27
- Volcano-Grown Coffee Tasting Experience: $28
- Half-Day Guatemala City Explorer Tour: $34
- Walking Tour of Guatemala City's Historical Center: $35
- Walking Tour: $35
- Guatemala city walking tour only weekends. 2 persons and up: $39
- Half Day Antigua Guatemala Tour: $40
- City walking tour Guatemala City and Relieff Map: $47
- Heart of Guided with a local Tour Guide: $50
- Heart of Guatemala City Tour with Local Guide: $50
- Historical and natural bike tour in Guatemala City: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRome €18Guatemala City €6.09
Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:
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Bottle of Wine€6.50
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Pint of Beer€6.34
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Beer€10
Sample the Local Flavors in Rome
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:
- Rome Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $22
- Cabaret and Burlesque Show: $35
- Cabaret and Burlesque Show at Rome: $35
- Winery Tour, Wine Tasting near Rome with Optional Lunch: $45
- Wine Tasting and Food Pairing with gelato in Trastevere: $45
- EAT AND DRINK LIKE A LOCAL - Wine Tasting in Trastevere w/ Gelato: $52
- Burlesque lessons with the best Italian stars: $58
- Wine Tasting and Food Pairing in Underground Cellar in Rome: $63
- Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $64
- Rome Nightlife Party Tour Monti Bar Crawl and Local Drinks: $66
- Rome Night Tipsy Tour & Bar Crawl with Forbidden History: $69
- Private Wine Tasting in Trastevere: $76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rome and Guatemala City, we can see that Rome is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rome 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 Rome would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rome 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 Rome Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rome or Guatemala City?
Rome has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Guatemala City. When comparing the sizes of Rome 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.