Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Salzburg?
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 Salzburg or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Guatemala City, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Salzburg or Guatemala City?
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria, 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 daySalzburg €185Guatemala City €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €185, 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 Salzburg and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Guatemala City €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Guatemala City €42
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Guatemala City €5.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $93
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $93
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $95
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $95
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Zell am See, Innsbruck or Kitzbuhel: $123
- Salzburg Airport to Kitzbühel Private Ski Transfer: $143
- Salzburg Airport to Saalbach Hinterglemm Private Ski Transfer: $150
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Salzburg Airport (SZG)-Departure Transfer: $165
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to SkiWelt - Arrival Private Transfer: $168
- Private Transfer From Zell am See To Salzburg, English Speaking Driver: $198
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Kitzbuhel, English Speaking Driver: $198
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with Scenic Stops: $220
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
- Private Departure Transfer:Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport(GUA): $24
- Private Airport Transfer La Aurora airport to Guatemala: $26
- Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport: $26
- Private Transfer: Guatemala City Airpot(GUA) to Antigua Guatemala: $29
- Private Ground Transfer Airport - Antigua Guatemala: $30
- La Aurora Airport (GUA): One-Way Private Transfer to Antigua: $32
- Private Transfer from Airport to Antigua Guatemala: $32
- Private Transfer from La Aurora International Airport to Antigua: $32
- Private Arrival Transfer: La Aurora International Airport to Antigua Hotel: $35
- PRIVATE TRANSFER From Airport/Guate City to ANTIGUA or Vice-versa: $40
- Private Transfer: Guatemala City ⇄ Antigua – One-Way: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Salzburg 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 daySalzburg €71Guatemala City €24
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad€9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $71
- Apple Strudel & Salzburg Prezel Cooking Class Experience & Lunch: $71
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $76
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $99
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $100
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $100
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $133
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $157
- Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class Salzburg: $170
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
- Pacaya Volcano Tour with Pizza Made on Volcanic Heat: $120
- 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.Salzburg €30Guatemala City €1.07
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Salzburg City Self-Guided Audio Tour With 100 Captivating Stories: $3.52
- TOP Salzburg : Private guided tour with your mobile: $5.88
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg with Audio Guide: $5.88
- Salzburg Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Salzburg Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h45 and 24 reviews: $6.94
- Salzburg Sound of Music and City Highlights Audio Guided Tour: $9.99
- Mirabell: A Baroque Odyssey Walking Tour in Salzburg: $22
- Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river: $22
- Mozart's Footsteps: Puzzle Tour in Salzburg's Old Town: $26
- Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens: $29
- Discover Salzburg Differently: Interactive Puzzle City Tour: $30
- Lonely Goatherd Bike Tour: Cycle Salzburg's Surroundings with the Sound of Music: $35
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: $35
- Guatemala city walking tour everyday 2 persons and up: $39
- Private Tour in the Historic Center of Guatemala City: $45
- City walking tour Guatemala City and Relieff Map: $47
- Heart of Guided with a local Tour Guide: $50
- Historical and natural bike tour in Guatemala City: $50
- Half Day Tour Of Guatemala City: $60
- Antigua City Tour Full Day From Guatemala City: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg €26Guatemala City €6.07
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer€3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $45
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 Salzburg and Guatemala City, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg 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.