Granadais 35% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (44/10) vs Antigua "Pricey" (39/10). Dorms avg $20/night vs $14/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇬🇹 Antigua
🇳🇮 Granada
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★22 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $65/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $43/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $3.38, dorms avg $20
★★★★★Coffee $1.72, dorms avg $14
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $3.26, 22 hostels
★★★★★Beer $1.30, 15 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇬🇹 Antigua | 🇳🇮 Granada | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $25 | $16 cheaper | $9/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $55 | $30 cheaper | $26/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $99 | $59 cheaper | $41/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇬🇹 Antigua | 🇳🇮 Granada |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $5.86 | $4.24 28% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $26.71 | $12 55% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.26 | $1.30 60% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $3.38 | $1.72 49% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2 | $0.10 95% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇬🇹39
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $20/night). Strong hostel scene (22 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelBarbara S Boutique Hostel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$20/night
Total hostels22
🇳🇮44
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $14/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelHostal Azul (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$14/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇬🇹 Antigua
🇳🇮 Granada
City to City
Getting Between Antigua & Granada
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇬🇹 Antigua
🌧 Rainfall: 34mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
🇳🇮 Granada
🌧 Rainfall: 2mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇬🇹 Antigua
No attraction data
🇳🇮 Granada
1. Arte del Casa tres MundosFree
2. Fortaleza San PabloFree
3. Honor de los Heroes 1811Free
4. La Piedra BoconaFree
5. Las IsletasFree
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