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Antigua Guatemala vs Guatemala City

Guatemala vs Guatemala · 25 km apart

Antigua Guatemala

Guatemala

Q3,534 ($456)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Guatemala City

Guatemala

Q4,687 ($605)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseAntigua GuatemalaGuatemala CityCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.80$6.24Antigua Guatemala
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$19.20$24.96Antigua Guatemala
Cappuccino$1.44$1.87Antigua Guatemala
Monthly groceries (single person)$109$141Antigua Guatemala
Monthly public transport pass$17.60$22.88Antigua Guatemala
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$46.40$60.32Antigua Guatemala
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$13.44$17.47Antigua Guatemala
Fitness club membership$13.44$17.47Antigua Guatemala
Cinema ticket$3.52$4.58Antigua Guatemala
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$196$271Antigua Guatemala
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$136$189Antigua Guatemala
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$408$566Antigua Guatemala
Total single-person budget$456$605Antigua Guatemala
Average net salary$450$585

Verdict

Antigua Guatemala is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Antigua Guatemala runs about $456 versus $605 in Guatemala City — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Antigua Guatemala leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Antigua Guatemala  ·  Full cost of living in Guatemala City

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antigua Guatemala cheaper than Guatemala City?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $456 per month in Antigua Guatemala versus $605 in Guatemala City — about 33% less.
How far is Antigua Guatemala from Guatemala City?
The straight-line distance between Antigua Guatemala and Guatemala City is approximately 25 km (16 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Antigua Guatemala or Guatemala City?
The estimated average net salary is $450 in Antigua Guatemala and $585 in Guatemala City. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Antigua Guatemala versus $0 in Guatemala City per month.