Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Zurich?
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 Zurich or Antigua Guatemala?
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 Zurich and Antigua Guatemala. 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: Zurich or Antigua Guatemala?
Zurich
Zurich has the biggest connection for trains in Switzerland. It also has the country's biggest and busiest airport. Because of its importance as a transportation center, it is likely to be the first place you visit in Switzerland. It is the financial capital of the country (although, contrary to what you may have thought, not the political capital). It has many international companies, and is home to the country's stock exchange.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Switzerland, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Switzerland, 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 dayZurich $354Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Zurich is $354, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Zurich and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZurich $192Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZurich $384Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Zurich and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Zurich 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: Zurich Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zurich $40Antigua Guatemala $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Zurich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Zurich:
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City Pass (2)$32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zurich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zurich:
- Private Transfer between Zurich and Interlaken: $474
- Privat Transfer Lucerne to Zurich Airport: $447
- Private transfer between Zurich Airport to/from Lucerne.: $336
- Premium Private Transfer Zurich to Luzern or (Vice Versa): $290
- Zurich Airport to Basel Private Transfer Better Value Than Train: $282
- Private Arrival Transfer: from Zurich Airport to Winterthur: $272
- Scenic E Bike Adventure in Interlaken with transfer from Zurich: $271
- Private Transfer: Zurich or Airport ZRH to Basel by Luxury Van: $266
- Private Transfer from Zurich Airport ZRH to Zug: $265
- Private driver, door-to-door transfer from Zurich to Bern: $246
- Private Transfer Zurich city to Zurich Airport ZRH by Minibus: $241
- Private Transfer Zurich Airport ZRH to Zurich City by Minibus: $241
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antigua: One way shared transfer to Guatemala City: $24
- From Panajachel: One Way Shared Transfers to Antigua: $25
- Panajachel: One way shared transfer to Antigua: $25
- One-Way Shared Van Transfer to Panajachel: $25
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
- Private Transfer From Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $29
- Antigua: Private Transfer to Guatemala City Airport: $30
- Guatemala City Airport: Private Transfer to Antigua: $30
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $30
- Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $30
- From Antigua Guatemala One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $34
- transfer service Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan destination: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Zurich or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Zurich 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 dayZurich $121Antigua Guatemala $25
Typical Food Prices in Zurich
Some typical examples of dining costs in Zurich are as follows:
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Breakfast for 2$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zurich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zurich.
- Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates: $176
- Taste Zurich – A Full Food Tour of Swiss Flavors by Do Eat Better: $187
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$3.27
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Lunch$7.86
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
- 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
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
- 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
- Street Food Tour Around Antigua: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zurich $40Antigua Guatemala $15
Tours and Activities in Zurich
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zurich are as follows:
- 3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg: $107
- Afternoon Zurich Tour with Artisanal Chocolate and Rhine Falls: $138
- Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride: $73
- Best of Zurich and Surroundings - Extended City Sightseeing Tour: $101
- Chocolate Walking Tour in Zurich: $107
- City tour Archaeology in Zurich: $25
- City tour Zurich milieu: $25
- Dada at 110 Guided Tour Through Zurich: $44
- Day trip to Swiss Villages from Zurich - Small Group Tour by Car: $264
- Eiger and Jungfrau Glacier Panorama Tour from Zurich: $194
- Experience Zurich Tour via Tram, Ferry, Funicular and Cable Car: $111
- Explore Swiss Villages: Interlaken-Grindelwald(Private Tour): $275
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Antigua Earthquake Baroque Architecture Audio Guided Walking Tour: $5.00
- Antigua Guatemala Historic Center Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $5.00
- Signature Lattes Tasting Experience in Antigua for Coffee Lovers: $13
- Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of Antigua Guatemala: $20
- Half-Day Walking Tour: $20
- Express tour in Antigua: $20
- Guided City Tour with Chef David Farfan: $20
- Cultural and Fun Walking Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $22
- Walking Tour with Local Guide: $23
- From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish: $23
- Antigua Sightseeing: Private Walking Tour Culture and History: $24
- Guided Walking Tour with Coffee: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZurich $33Antigua Guatemala $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Zurich
Also in Zurich, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Zurich: $38
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 Zurich and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Zurich is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zurich 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 Zurich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zurich 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 Zurich Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zurich or Antigua Guatemala?
Zurich has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Zurich 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.