Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Lisbon?
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 Lisbon or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Lisbon or Guatemala City? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Lisbon or Guatemala City?
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
Guatemala City
Referred to by the locals as "Guate," Guatemala City is the largest and most modern city in Guatemala, as well as its capital. While the atmosphere of the place is big, dirty, and dangerous with city fumes and skyscrapers, it is the hub of the country. It is the place where travelers first step foot into Guatemala and, though it is a place of modern chaos, it does have some of the best galleries and museums as well as a selection of bars, cafes, and restaurants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Lisbon Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLisbon €167Guatemala City €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Lisbon is €167, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is €48. 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 Lisbon and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLisbon €63Guatemala City €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLisbon €126Guatemala City €42
Compare Hotels in Lisbon and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Lisbon or Guatemala City? 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: Lisbon Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lisbon €25Guatemala City €5.30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride€6.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon Airport Shared Departure Transfer: $13
- Transfer Between Airport and City Hotels: $15
- Private Transfer to/from Lisbon Airport, Train Station or Port: $16
- Airport Private Transfer to/from Lisbon city hotels: $16
- Lisbon Cruise Port: Private Transfer to hotels or airport: $16
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotels to Lisbon Airport or Cruise : $16
- Lisbon Airport (LIS) Private Transfer to Lisbon City/Hotels: $20
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lisbon City Center: $22
- Private Transfers, Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Ericeira, Setubal: $24
- Jardim do Tabaco Quay Cruise Port to Lisbon - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Lisbon Cruise Port to Lisbon Hotels: $25
- Private Transfer from Lisbon hotels to Lisbon Cruise Port: $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Transfer from Airport to Antigua: $90
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Antigua: $16
- Private transfer from Airport to Panajachel: $65
- Private transfer Guatemala airport to Antigua.: $60
- Private Transfers from Guatemala city to Panajachel: $200
- Private Transfer from La Aurora International Airport to Antigua: $28
- Private Transfer from La Aurora Airport to Antigua Guatemala: $120
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Coban: $161
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Antigua: $74
- Private Transfer From La Aurora AirPort to Panajachel Atitlan : $67
- Private Transfer - Guatemala Airport (GUA) to Puerto Quetzal Port: $209
- Private Ground Transfer Guatemala City To Panajachel, LakeAtitlan: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Lisbon or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Lisbon 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 dayLisbon €73Guatemala City €23
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lisbon Exclusive Sunset Cruise – Pizza, Open Bar & Dolphins: $29
- Lisbon Sunset DJ Party – Luxury Boat, Pizza & Open Bar: $29
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner : $32
- Lisbon Sunset DJ Party – Luxury Boat, Pizza & Open Bar: $35
- Traditional Walking Food Tour: $50
- Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner: $57
- Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $58
- Pizza Cruise on a Luxury Boat with Open Bar: $59
- Lisbon Sangria – Exclusive Luxury Cruise with Pizza & Music: $59
- Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks: $59
- Pizza Cruise on a Luxury Boat with Open Bar: $60
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Surrounded by The Volcano: $175
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lisbon €24Guatemala City €1.04
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Unravel Lisbon an Outdoor Charms Self Guided Tour: $1.17
- Lisbon Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.23
- Alfama and Mouraria Tour - The oldest neighbourhoods in Lisbon: $1.23
- Lisbon Walking Tour: Historic Strolls of the Old Town: $1.76
- Lisbon Walking Tour - Discover Belém and the Discoveries Age: $1.78
- Lisbon Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.35
- Historic Walking Tour Through Lisbon’s Oldest Neighborhood: $3.57
- Bairro Alto + Downtown Walking Tour: $3.57
- Self Guided Tour in Lisbon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon: $3.57
- Lisbon Tour in Walled City and Alfama and Old Town: $3.57
- Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town: $3.57
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- 2 Day Tour: Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan from Guatemala City: $150
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $195
- 3-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $60
- 4-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $70
- Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City: $78
- Antigua Day Tour from Guatemala City: $85
- Antigua Guatemala & Guatemala City Tour: $65
- Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City: $75
- Antigua Guatemala Stopover Tour: $75
- Antigua walking tour from Guatemala City : $90
- Climb Active Pacaya Volcano - Shared Tour: $75
- Colonial Antigua Guatemala walking tour & Hot Springs from Guatemala City: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLisbon €18Guatemala City €5.88
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Lisbon Port Wine Tasting at Taylors Shop and Tasting Room: $19
- 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $22
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry: $23
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar (Premium Upgrade Available): $23
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: Unlimited Drinks, Shots & V.I.P Club Entry: $23
- Private Bar Crawl in Lisbon: $24
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $24
- Portuguese Wine Tasting: $25
- Guided Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif: $28
- Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $29
- Lisbon Wine Tasting: $29
- Catamaran Luxury Sunset and Wine Tour: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lisbon and Guatemala City, we can see that Lisbon is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lisbon is in Europe and Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guatemala City 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon than you might in Guatemala City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lisbon Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lisbon or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 92% larger than the population of Lisbon. When comparing the sizes of Lisbon and Guatemala City, 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.