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 €64
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is €64. 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
- Santorini - Shore Excursion with Boat Transfer: $203
- Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer: $167
- Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer: $143
- Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Lunch, BBQ, Drinks, Transfers: $137
- Roundtrip Transfers to Black Sand Beach from Your Santorini Hotel: $131
- Santorini Private transfer up to 8 persons: $131
- Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer: $131
- Private Arrival Transfer From Santorini Port To All Destinations: $119
- Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers: $107
- Private Transfers from/to Santorini Port (Athinios) to/from Oia: $107
- Roundtrip transfer to Santo Winery from your hotel: $105
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 Antigua Guatemala to Semuc Champey or Coban: $182
- Private Transfer from Antigua to Semuc Champey Lanquin: $145
- Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora 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 to the Airport: $77
- Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $75
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 €21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini: $72
- Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine: $95
- Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class: $101
- Santorini Cooking Lesson with Chef and a Bottle of Wine: $107
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $129
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $131
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $131
- Santorini Flavors, a Cooking Class in a Dreamy Setting: $131
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $131
- Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option: $143
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $143
- Miss Anna Santorini Cooking Class: $155
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€2.80
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Lunch€6.72
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
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- 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 Class With Local Family: $84
- Antigua Local: Evening Street Food Tour with Dinner: $84
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €35Antigua Guatemala €13
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- *AVOID CABLECAR*Santorini's PrivateLuxuryTours-6Hours-Local Guide: $238
- *{Santorini Island Highlights Group Tour with Local Guide }*: $77
- 2-hour Private Wooden E-Bike Tour in Emporio Castle, Santorini: $83
- 3 hours Panoramic Tour to Oia: $77
- 4 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini: $155
- 4 hrs PRIVATE island tour and photos, Oia and Blue domes: $161
- 5 Hour Majestic Santorini Tour Designed for Cruise Passengers: $66
- 5 Hour Santorini Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $82
- 5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour: $191
- 6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience: $232
- ALL-INCLUSIVE: Santorini Caldera Cruise with Greek Meal & Drinks: $179
- ATV Heart of Santorini Tour: $182
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 - Days : Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua: $150
- 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
- 3-Hour Chateau Defay Vineyard Tour in Central America: $170
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €25Antigua Guatemala €9.85
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: $30
- Santorini Ftelos Brewery Guided Tour and Beer Tasting Experience: $42
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: $65
- Santorini Private Sightseeing Tour with Optional Wine Tasting: $66
- Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini: $92
- Santorini Wine & Village Experience–Megalochori &Wine Tasting(4h): $95
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $106
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Museum: $125
- Santorini Wine Tasting & Premium Lunch at Award-Winning Winery: $131
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $131
- Santorini wine tasting and Traditional Cave Settlement Tour: $136
- Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide: $173
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.