Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Pisa?
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 Pisa or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Pisa 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: Pisa or Guatemala City?
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
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 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Pisa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPisa €239Guatemala City €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Pisa is €239, 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 Pisa and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPisa €104Guatemala City €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPisa €208Guatemala City €42
Compare Hotels in Pisa and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Pisa 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: Pisa Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pisa €44Guatemala City €5.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Pisa Airport: Transfer to/from Pisa Central Railway Station: $7.58
- Train Transfer from Pisa Airport to San Giusto/Aurelia: $7.58
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Pisa: $104
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Pisa : $106
- Private Transfer from Pisa city hotels to Livorno Cruise Port: $114
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $118
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to City centre: $128
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $135
- Pisa hotels to Livorno Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $143
- Private Transfer from Tirrenia to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $143
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Vecchiano: $143
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $143
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Panajachel or Atitlan: $254
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Puerto Quetzal Port: $209
- Private Transfer - Guatemala Airport (GUA) to Puerto Quetzal Port: $209
- Private Transfers from Guatemala city to Panajachel: $200
- Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Quetzaltenango-Arrival Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Coban: $161
- Private Transfer from La Aurora Airport to Antigua Guatemala: $120
- Transfer from Airport to Antigua: $90
- Private Ground Transfer Guatemala City To Panajachel, LakeAtitlan: $80
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Antigua: $74
- Private Transfer From La Aurora AirPort to Panajachel Atitlan : $67
- Private transfer from Airport to Panajachel: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Pisa or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Pisa 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 dayPisa €102Guatemala City €23
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner€75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $59
- Pisa’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $89
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Carrara with Show Cooking: $102
- Ultimate Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal with a Local: $104
- Pisa Private Cooking Class: $106
- Authentic Full dinner & Wine Experience with a Sommelier in Pisa: $112
- Private Show Cooking and Social Dining Experience: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $155
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pisa: $173
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- PRIVATE MAYAN COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF EN Guatemala City: $65
- 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.Pisa €43Guatemala City €1.04
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Pisa Leaning Tower and Cathedral Official Entry Ticket: $18
- The Electric Minibus Experience: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $21
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $22
- Leaning Tower Pisa Complex Entry Ticket without Tower Climb: $23
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $23
- Pisa Leaning Tower & Cathedral Official Ticket & Audio Guide: $23
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $23
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $24
- Pisa guided tour of Piazza del Duomo: $24
- Pisa Leaning Tower Official Entry Ticket: $24
- Flexible Ticket to Pisa Complex All Attraction except Tower Climb: $24
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- 2-Hour Culture and Historical Tour From Guatemala: $29
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $195
- 3 Days Tour in Acatenango Volcano: $240
- 3-Day Antigua Guatemala and Pacaya Volcano Adventure: $256
- 3-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $60
- 4-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $70
- Antigua + Guatemala City Full Day Tour - History Lovers Favorite: $245
- Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City: $78
- Antigua Guatemala & Guatemala City Tour: $65
- Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City: $75
- Antigua Guatemala Full Day Tour: $65
- Antigua Guatemala Stopover Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPisa €21Guatemala City €5.88
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $41
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $46
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $47
- Soiana: Vineyard & Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting near Pisa: $52
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $85
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $98
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $106
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $108
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Pisa: $185
- Chianti Classico Wine Tour and San Gimignano Visit Half Day: $215
- "Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti" with lunch & Wine Tastings: $299
- PRIVATE TOUR: Full-Day in Volterra & San Gimignano with Wine Tasting Experience: $299
Sample the Local Flavors in Guatemala City
Also in Guatemala City, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guatemala City Legends Tour + Craft Beers at El Cadejo Brewery: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pisa and Guatemala City, we can see that Pisa is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pisa or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Pisa 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.