vs
Antiguais 28% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (39/10) vs Santa Marta "Fair" (41/10). Dorms avg $18/night vs $14/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇬🇹 Antigua
🇨🇴 Santa Marta
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
22 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
19 hostels, avg 9.4 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $65/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $48/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $3.38, dorms avg $20
★★★★★
Coffee $1.72, dorms avg $14
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.26, 22 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.02, 19 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
24 attractions
★★★★★
22 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇬🇹 Antigua | 🇨🇴 Santa Marta | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $25 cheaper | $35 | $10/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $55 | $45 cheaper | $10/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $99 | $72 cheaper | $27/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇬🇹 Antigua | 🇨🇴 Santa Marta |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $5.86 | $4 32% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $26.71 | $12 55% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.26 | $1.50 54% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $3.38 | $1.50 56% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2 | $0.50 75% 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
🇨🇴▼
Santa Marta
Colombia
41
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $14/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMagdalena Beach House (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$14/night
Total hostels19
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇬🇹 Antigua
🇨🇴 Santa Marta
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Antigua & Santa Marta
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇬🇹 Antigua
28°C
High
/
17°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 34mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
🇨🇴 Santa Marta
28°C
High
/
25°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 33mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
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
🇨🇴 Santa Marta
No attraction data
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