Antiguais 44% cheaper Dorms avg $18/night vs $20/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇬🇹 Antigua
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
22 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 7.4 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $65/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $60/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $3.38, dorms avg $20
★★★★★
Coffee $4.50, dorms avg $30
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.26, 22 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $3.00, 5 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
24 attractions
★★★★★
0 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇬🇹 Antigua | 🇧🇿 Caye Caulker | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $25 cheaper | $45 | $20/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $55 cheaper | $65 | $10/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $99 cheaper | $105 | $6/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇬🇹 Antigua | 🇧🇿 Caye Caulker |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $5.86 41% less | $10 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $26.71 | $25 6% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.26 | $3 8% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $3.38 16% less | $4 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2 | $1 50% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇬🇹▼
Antigua
Guatemala
39
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $20/night). Strong hostel scene (22 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelBarbara S Boutique Hostel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$18/night
Total hostels22
🇧🇿
Caye Caulker
Belize
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelTropical Oasis (8.2)
Annual dorm avg$20/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇬🇹 Antigua
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Antigua & Caye Caulker
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇬🇹 Antigua
28°C
High
/
17°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 34mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
29°C
High
/
24°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇬🇹 Antigua
1. El CalvarioFree
2. Estatua del Apóstol Santiago de los Caball…Free
3. Lugar donde murió el Hermano PedroFree
4. Museo de SantiagoFree
5. Museo del Libro AntiguoFree
🇧🇿 Caye Caulker
1. Caballito de MarFree
2. Caribbean Sprinter Water TaxiFree
3. Jumping platformFree
4. Playa Del NinoFree
5. Ras CreekFree
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