At a glance
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Country | Guatemala | Guatemala |
| Nomad score | 5.8 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,522 / mo | $1,953 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 27° / 16°C | 23° / 17°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 71 Moderate | 96 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 24.9°C | 22.7°C |
| Average low | 14.4°C | 15.8°C |
| Precipitation | 116 mm / mo | 208 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 325 h / mo | 310 h / mo |
| Humidity | 78% | 80% |
| Rain days | 14.8 / mo | 19.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.4 km/h | 10.7 km/h |
GT
Guatemala City · average high by month
J 24
F 25
M 27
A 28
M 27
J 24
J 24
A 25
S 24
O 24
N 23
D 23
GT
Panajachel · average high by month
J 23
F 23
M 24
A 23
M 23
J 22
J 24
A 23
S 22
O 22
N 22
D 23
Air quality
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| US AQI | 71 | 96 |
| PM2.5 | 10.4 µg/m³ | 82.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 10.7 µg/m³ | 83.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 104 µg/m³ | 6 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 4.9 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.6 | 4.0 |
| Startup Scene | 5.3 | 2.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Air Conditioning | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Green Spaces | 5.3 | 7.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Weather | 7.2 | 7.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.3 | 7.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Cost of Living | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Currency Stability | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.1 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Culture | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Nightlife | 6.2 | 5.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.6 | 8.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.8 | 6.7 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.3 | 4.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Internet Speed | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.9 | 7.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.5 | 4.8 |
| Food Scene | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.1 | 6.5 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Healthcare | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.3 | 4.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| Political Stability | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Visa Ease | 6.3 | 6.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Air Quality | 4.2 | 6.6 |
| Cleanliness | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.1 | 6.7 |
| Family Friendly | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Language Barrier | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.0 | 7.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Female Friendly | 5.2 | 6.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 5.7 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 4.6 | 7.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Airport Connectivity | 7.4 | 3.4 |
| Cycling | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Public Transit | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.0 | 1.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.8 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 4.0 | 6.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Coworking Quality | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.9 | 7.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Jeans | $59 per pair | $50 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $42 per dress | $38 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $102 per pair | $98 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Dining Out | $65 per month | $78 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.60 per ticket | $6.54 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Coffee | $3.65 per cup | $2.87 per cup |
| Beer | $3.26 per pint | $3.26 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.93 per meal | $5.87 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.18 per meal | $6.54 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $52 per meal | $46 per meal |
| Apples | $0.94 per kg | $3.13 per kg |
| Bread | $1.83 per loaf | $1.96 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.14 per bottle | $1.11 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.80 per liter | $1.89 per liter |
| Rice | $2.13 per kg | $1.24 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $11 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Beef | $11 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $4.58 per bottle | $9.32 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Groceries | $140 per month | $235 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Health Insurance | $25 per month | — |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $46 per visit | $33 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.84 per purchase | $8.48 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $763 per month | $502 per month |
| Housing | $432 per month | $287 per month |
| Coworking Space | $170 per month | $105 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,100 per month | $723 per month |
| Coliving Space | — | $587 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Internet & Mobile | $46 per month | $20 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Leisure Activities | $40 per month | $26 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Haircut | $17 per visit | $10 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.48 per kg | $1.57 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Mobile Plan | $16 per month | $16 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $31 per month | $30 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $1.96 one-time | $1.96 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $24 per month | $18 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $16 per hour | $16 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Taxi Start | $3.66 per trip | $1.30 per trip |
| Transportation | $33 per month | $39 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.65 per km | $1.04 per km |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.60 per trip | $8.48 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.15 per liter | $1.15 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $20 per month | $23 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Guatemala City
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Panajachel
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| Utilities | $49 per month | $44 per month |