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San Cristobal de las Casasis 21% cheaper β BDI "Good Deal" (56/10) vs Antigua "Pricey" (39/10). Dorms avg $β18/night vs $β9/night.
Quick Verdict
Best Forβ¦
Traveler type
π¬πΉ Antigua
π²π½ San Cristobal de las Casas
Solo budget traveler
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22 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
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18 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $65/night
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Private rooms avg $23/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $3.38, dorms avg $20
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Coffee $2.33, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $3.26, 22 hostels
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Beer $2.53, 18 hostels
First-time Europer
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24 attractions
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25 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | π¬πΉ Antigua | π²π½ San Cristobal de las Casas | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β25 | $β20 cheaper | $5/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $55 | $32 cheaper | $23/day |
flashpackr Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | $99 | $66 cheaper | $33/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | π¬πΉ Antigua | π²π½ San Cristobal de las Casas |
|---|---|---|
| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β5.86 | $β5.24 11% less |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β26.71 | $β11.30 58% less |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β3.26 | $β2.53 22% less |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β3.38 | $β2.33 31% less |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β2 | $β0.54 73% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
π¬πΉβΌ
Antigua
Guatemala
39
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $20/night). Strong hostel scene (22 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelBarbara S Boutique Hostel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$β18/night
Total hostels22
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San Cristobal de las Casas
Mexico
56
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCasa Tequio (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$β9/night
Total hostels18
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
π¬πΉ Antigua
π²π½ San Cristobal de las Casas
πͺπΊ EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
πΊπΈ US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
π¬π§ UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
π¦πΊ Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
π¨π¦ Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Antigua & San Cristobal de las Casas
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
π¬πΉ Antigua
28Β°C
High
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17Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 34mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
π²π½ San Cristobal de las Casas
24Β°C
High
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12Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 39mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
π¬πΉ Antigua
1. El CalvarioFree
2. Estatua del ApΓ³stol Santiago de los Caballβ¦Free
3. Lugar donde muriΓ³ el Hermano PedroFree
4. Museo de SantiagoFree
5. Museo del Libro AntiguoFree
π²π½ San Cristobal de las Casas
No attraction data
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