Which place is cheaper, Flores 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 Flores?
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 Flores. 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 Flores?
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.
Flores
The town of Flores is located in Peten, Guatemala. The main hub is located on an island on Lago Peten Itza, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. On the other side of the causeway are the towns of Santa Elena and San Benito, however, all three are often referred to as Flores. Most people visit the area for its proximity to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, though the town itself is also charming with colonial buildings and historic churches lining the cobbled streets.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Switzerland, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Switzerland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.
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Zurich Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZurich $354Flores $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Zurich is $354, while the average daily cost in Flores is $43. 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 Flores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZurich $192Flores $8.77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZurich $384Flores $18
Compare Hotels in Zurich and Flores
Looking for a hotel in Zurich or Flores? 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 Flores Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zurich $40Flores $8.00
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:
- 1-Hour Lake Zurich Cruise with Hotel Transfer: $164
- Zurich City to Zurich Hauptbahnhof Train Station Private Transfer: $199
- Zurich City to Zurich Airport ZRH Private Transfer Service: $135
- Zurich Airport to Zurich City one way Private Transfer: $116
- Zurich Airport to Basel Private Transfer Better Value Than Train: $282
- Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $157
- Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Titisee-Neustadt Thermal Arrival Transfer: $82
- Transfer from Zurich City Center to Zurich Airport (ZRH): $79
- Transfer from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich City Center: $82
- Transfer From Zürich Airport To St. Gallen: $139
- Scenic E Bike Adventure in Interlaken with transfer from Zurich: $271
- Private transfer between Zurich Airport to/from Lucerne.: $336
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores
Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer : Mayan World Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10
- Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
- Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
- Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $24
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
- From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
- Transfer from Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Tourists Only: $40
- One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Zurich or Flores?
Prices for flights to both Flores 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 $121Flores $23
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zurich $40Flores $20
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Flores
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Flores's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tikal Entrance (for 2)$39
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Map of Tikal$3.27
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour and transportation with tour guide to Tikal.: $20
- Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores: $25
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal: $25
- Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
- Tikal Sightseeing Tour: from Mundo Maya Airport in Flores: $30
- Shared tour to Tikal from Flores Island: $30
- Tikal Ruins Day Tour from Flores: $31
- From Tikal Ruins Guided Tour: $31
- From Yaxha Ruins Guided Tour: $36
- From Tikal Sunrise Archaeological Tour: $37
- From 2-Day Semuc Champey Tour with Caves & Tubing: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZurich $33Flores $21
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Flores
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:
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Two Margaritas$2.62
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zurich and Flores, we can see that Zurich is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zurich is in Europe and Flores 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 Flores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flores 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 Flores.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zurich Expensive? and Is Flores Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zurich or Flores?
Zurich has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of Zurich and Flores, 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.