🇬🇹 Xela,
Guatemala
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Nomad Score
6.3
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ABOUT
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. 🌄☕
KEY STATS
Cost of Living
$1,997/mo
Internet Speed
Mbps
Weather Today
19°C / 12°C 🌧️
Timezone
America/Guatemala
KEY SCORES
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 💸 Cost of Living | 8.7 |
| 🚀 Internet Speed | 6.3 |
| 🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.3 |
| 🛡️ Safety | 5.7 |
| ☀️ Weather | 8.3 |
| 🏠 Accommodation Cost | 8.2 |
| ♀️ Female Friendly | 5.6 |
| ✊ Racial Tolerance | 6.1 |
HUB MOMENTUM
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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 |
VISITS (LAST 30 DAYS)
OTHER CITIES IN GUATEMALA 🇬🇹
| # | City | Cost/mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antigua | $2,447/mo | 6.5 | Compare |
| 2 | San Pedro La Laguna | $1,968/mo | 6.4 | Compare |
| 3 | Quetzaltenango | $2,036/mo | 6.3 | Compare |
| 4 | Lake Atitlán | $2,160/mo | 6.3 | Compare |
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
| # | City | Country | Cost/mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Pedro La Laguna | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $1,968/mo | 6.4 | Compare |
| 2 | Quetzaltenango | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $2,036/mo | 6.3 | Compare |
| 3 | Lake Atitlán | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $2,160/mo | 6.3 | Compare |
| 4 | San Marcos La Laguna | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $2,007/mo | 6.2 | Compare |
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