Guatemala City

Guatemala City

Guatemala Latin America
$1,522/mo69 MbpsLow 1.0m

January is one of the best months in Guatemala City.

Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.

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Nomad Cost

$1,522/mo

Internet

69 Mbps

Safety

Low

Air Quality

5/5

Healthcare

High

Population

1.0m

Flights to Guatemala City

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Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.

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Cost of Living

Nomad$1,522/mo
Expat$1,110/mo
Local$765/mo
Family$2,677/mo
Local Salary vs. Nomad Cost
Local salary$436.56/mo
Nomad cost$1,522/mo
Cost ratio3.5×

A local earns $436.56/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $1,522 — that's 3.5× the local wage.

Internet & Infrastructure

City Speed
69 Mbps#116
Country Speed
64 Mbps#94
Plug Type
AB
Voltage120V
Frequency60 Hz

Bring a North American adapter. 120V — check your devices support 120V before plugging in.

eSIM for Guatemala, online when you land

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Broadband here averages 69 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.

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Environment & Health

Air Quality Now0 AQI
Air Quality Score5/5
Humidity71
PollutionHigh
ClimateHigh

Quality of Life

SafetyLow
HealthcareHigh

Can I afford this?

Deficit$22
$1500/mo budget vs $1522/mo city cost
Tight$1,522/mo for Nomad lifestyle
Monthly income: $1,500

Price Breakdown

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$5.79
Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$35.02
McMeal or equivalent combo$5.73
Cappuccino (regular)$2.38
Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$1.91
Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$3.18
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$1.09
Water (0.33L)$0.86

Monthly Weather

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar·Avoid: Jul, Sep, Jun

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Fly to Guatemala City in January

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January is one of the best months here. Feels like 26° by day. Weather score 430.

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