GT
Xela
Nomad score
6.1 / 10
8 key factors
Cost of living
$1,997
per month, nomad profile
Internet speed
No data
Data unavailable
Weather today
18° / 9°
high / low, °CAbout Xela
Xela (Quetzaltenango) is a great, budget-friendly base for digital nomads 🇬🇹💻. It offers a cool highland climate, a walkable city center, and a strong local culture. Cafés and coworking options are growing, and Spanish language schools are a big plus. Wi‑Fi can be hit-or-miss, but the low cost of living makes it attractive. 🌄☕
Regions
Through the year
Best in May (51) · now 49
J 51
F 50
M 49
A 50
M 51
J 48
J 50
A 50
S 50
O 50
N 49
D 51
Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm
Key scores
Quick costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $411.06 per month |
| Coworking Space | $123.97 per month |
| Coffee | $2.87 per cup |
| Beer | $2.35 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.57 per meal |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $26.10 per month |
| Mobile Plan | $19.57 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $49.59 per month |
Other cities in Guatemala
| # | City | Cost / mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antigua | $2,447 | 6.7 | Compare |
| 2 | Lake Atitlán | $2,160 | 6.2 | Compare |
| 3 | San Pedro La Laguna | $1,968 | 6.1 | Compare |
| 4 | Quetzaltenango | $2,036 | 6.0 | Compare |
Nearby destinations
| # | City | Country | Cost / mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quetzaltenango | GT
Guatemala |
$2,036 | 6.0 | Compare |
| 2 | San Marcos La Laguna | GT
Guatemala |
$2,007 | 5.6 | Compare |
| 3 | San Pedro La Laguna | GT
Guatemala |
$1,968 | 6.1 | Compare |
| 4 | Lake Atitlán | GT
Guatemala |
$2,160 | 6.2 | Compare |