Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Geneva?
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 Geneva 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 Geneva 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: Geneva or Antigua Guatemala?
Geneva
Geneva is the second largest city in Switzerland and was previously the home for the United Nations Headquarters. The UN is now housed in New York City, but there is still a very strong presence in Geneva. Geneva is not known to be as energetic as some other European cities, but if you search it out, then you're sure to find some interesting places and lively nightlife. It's a very international city, in part because of the heavy UN presence, giving it an interesting feel. It is a French speaking city, and advertisements, signs, and television are all done in French.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Switzerland, The Best Adventure Tours to Switzerland, The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala, and The Best Eco Tours in Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGeneva $288Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Geneva is $288, 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 Geneva and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGeneva $168Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGeneva $336Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Geneva and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Geneva 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: Geneva Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Geneva $11Antigua Guatemala $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Geneva
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Geneva:
- Private transfer from Geneva airport (GVA) to Verbier (Minibus): $1,465
- Private transfers: Geneva airport (GVA) to Interlaken.: $881
- Private Transfers: Geneva airport (GVA) to Zermatt.: $881
- Private Transfer from Geneva Airport(GVA) to Serre Chevalier: $797
- Private Transfers: Geneva airport (GVA) to Verbier.: $764
- Private Transfer From Geneva Airport to Neuchatel: $528
- Private transfers: Geneva airport (GVA) to Montreux.: $458
- Private Transfer from Geneva Airport(GVA) to Val Thorens: $449
- Private transfers: Geneva airport (GVA) to Lausanne.: $317
- Private 1-way Transfer from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Megeve: $305
- Private 1-way Transfer from Megeve to Geneva Airport (GVA): $304
- Chamonix: Private Transfer from Geneva with Wi-Fi and Water: $293
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Puerto Quetzal Port: $186
- Private Transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $28
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $90
- Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $27
- Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Geneva or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Geneva 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 dayGeneva $105Antigua Guatemala $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Geneva
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Geneva.
- City Tour and Fondue Cooking Class, Swiss Folklore: $223
- Taste Geneva – A Full Food Tour of Swiss Flavors by Do Eat Better: $226
- Geneva City Tour with Cooking Class: $227
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$3.26
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Lunch$7.82
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:
- Taste of Guatemala,Walking Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala : $50
- Antigua Street Food Tour : $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
- Private Pacaya Volcano Hike & Optional Pizza Experience: $85
- Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour: $85
- Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
- Foodie & Street Food Tour in Antigua: $95
- Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour: $98
- The Culinary Antigua Food Tour: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Geneva $35Antigua Guatemala $15
Tours and Activities in Geneva
Here are a few actual costs in Geneva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (KTG210) - Geneva City Tour and Yvoire: $201
- (KTG353) - Winter Tour: Gruyeres, chocolate tour from Geneva: $199
- (STTG04) - Sightseeing Cruise at Geneva with Wine and Aperitif: $37
- Annecy - Venice of the Alps - Tour from Geneva: $96
- Annecy Private Guided Tour from Geneva: $477
- Audioguided sightseeing cruise of Geneva: $24
- Best Intro Tour of Geneva with a Local: $178
- Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise: $74
- Best of Geneva City Tour: International Area and Old Town: $73
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Chamonix Mont-Blanc & E-bike Tour: $258
- Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour : $127
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour History Architecture & Facades: $25
- Antigua Walking Tour: $25
- Colonial Antigua Afternoon Walking Tour: $25
- Guided Walking Tour Legends of Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Antigua Guatemala Walking Group Tour: $30
- Guided Walking Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $32
- Antigua Cultural Walking Tour: $35
- Antigua Colonial Tour : $35
- Antigua Walking Tour: $35
- Antigua Private Cultural Walking Tour: $35
- Antigua Cultural Walking Tour : $35
- Coffee Tour in Sacatepéquez with Tasting: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGeneva $26Antigua Guatemala $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Geneva
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Geneva:
- Geneva Countryside Wine tasting, Aperitif, Castle By E-bike: $175
- Swiss Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour in Vaud: $263
- Lavaux, Chexbres, and Valais Wine Tasting Tour: $450
- Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting by TukTuk: $541
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 Geneva and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Geneva is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Geneva 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 Geneva would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Geneva 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 Geneva Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Geneva or Antigua Guatemala?
Geneva has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Geneva 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.