Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Santorini?
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 Santorini or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Antigua Guatemala, 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: Santorini or Antigua Guatemala?
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini €250Antigua Guatemala €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is €66. 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 Santorini and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €118Antigua Guatemala €19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €236Antigua Guatemala €38
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Santorini or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €35Antigua Guatemala €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini: $5,960
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Santorini APT-HTL(JTR): $202
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Santorini HTL-APT(JTR): $202
- Premium Santorini Private Transfer: $164
- Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer: $160
- Santorini Small-Group Catamaran Sailing Trip(BBQ,drinks, transfer): $149
- Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer: $137
- Taste of Santorini Local Lunch and Oia Free Time with Transfers: $137
- Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer: $126
- Santorini Catamaran Cruise: with Lunch, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $126
- Santorini Private transfer up to 8 persons: $126
- Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Lunch, BBQ, Drinks, Transfers: $117
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Antigua: One way private transfer to Panajachel: $194
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $180
- Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- From Antigua: Transfer to Guatemala City: $85
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico Beach: $85
- One way shared transfer to Flores, Peten: $79
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $75
- Antigua: One way private transfer to Guatemala City: $69
- Private airport transfer Antigua: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Santorini 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 daySantorini €96Antigua Guatemala €22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise with Greek BBQ Dinner: $92
- Farm to Table Food Tour Experience in Santorini: $92
- Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine: $92
- Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class: $97
- The Aegean Cooking Class at Ftelos Brewery: $115
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $126
- Santorini Flavors a Cooking Class in a Dreamy Setting: $126
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $126
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $126
- Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings: $143
- Miss Anna Santorini Cooking Class: $149
- Grandma Greek Cooking Class in Oia: $149
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch€2.89
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Lunch€6.94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
- Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
- Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
- Pepián Plates Antigua Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $59
- Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
- Cooking Class With Local Family: $84
- Antigua Local: Evening Street Food Tour with Dinner: $84
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €35Antigua Guatemala €14
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- "Discover Santorini on Wheels with private local tour guide!": $69
- (5h) Santorini Discovery Private Tour–Oia, Villages & Black Beach: $74
- *Santorini Private Luxury Tours* Custom Itinerary & Local Guide: $103
- *{Santorini Island Highlights Group Tour with Local Guide }*: $137
- 2-Day Santorini Bus Tour with Volcanic Cruise: $115
- 4 Hour Private Tour Experience in Santorini: $218
- 4 Hours Private Santorini Tour Hidden Gems and Caldera Views: $252
- 4 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini: $149
- 4 hrs PRIVATE island tour and photos, Oia and Blue domes: $155
- 5 Hour Majestic Santorini Tour Designed for Cruise Passengers: $63
- 5 Hour Santorini Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $79
- 5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour: $183
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- ¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!: $100
- 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $219
- 2-Day, 1-Night Tour of Volcano Acatenango from Antigua: $92
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $220
- 4 Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $35
- 4-Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- 4WD Acatenango Volcano Tour & Fuego / All Inclusive !: $400
- 4WD experience to Acatenango Volcano/Fuego Volcano from Antigua: $333
- 4x4 tour from Antigua with a night camp in front of the Fuego volcano: $1,300
- ANTIGUA Villages Tour: $103
- ATV Off Road Adventure at Pacaya Volcano from Antigua: $99
- ATV tour of picturesque villages around Antigua: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €25Antigua Guatemala €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer Tasting and Pairing Experience at Ftelos Brewery: $29
- Santorini Ftelos Brewery Guided Tour and Beer Tasting Experience: $40
- Santorini Wine Tasting Museum: $79
- Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini: $88
- Santorini Wine & Village Experience–Megalochori &Wine Tasting(4h): $92
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $102
- Wine tasting and Carving lesson in Santorini: $109
- Guided ATV Tour with Wine Tasting: $115
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Museum: $120
- Santorini Wine Tasting & Premium Lunch at Award-Winning Winery: $126
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $126
- 4 Hour Blue Domes Tour with Wine Tasting in Santorini: $143
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Santorini is in Europe and Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini than you might in Antigua Guatemala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santorini Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Antigua Guatemala?
Santorini has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Santorini and Antigua Guatemala, 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.