At a glance
 GT
Livingston
|
 BZ
Placencia
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Belize |
| Nomad score | 4.7 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,800 / mo | $2,830 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 24°C | 29° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 52 Moderate | 43 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 28.6°C | 29.1°C |
| Average low | 23.8°C | 23.3°C |
| Precipitation | 263 mm / mo | 216 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 294 h / mo | 311 h / mo |
| Humidity | 84% | 85% |
| Rain days | 22.7 / mo | 23.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.7 km/h | 17.7 km/h |
GT
Livingston · average high by month
J 26
F 27
M 29
A 29
M 31
J 30
J 29
A 30
S 30
O 29
N 27
D 26
BZ
Placencia · average high by month
J 27
F 27
M 29
A 30
M 31
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 30
N 28
D 27
Air quality
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GT
Livingston
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BZ
Placencia
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|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 52 | 43 |
| PM2.5 | 9.1 µg/m³ | 5.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 9.8 µg/m³ | 7.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 70 µg/m³ | 46 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Startup Scene | 1.9 | 2.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.2 | 6.3 |
| Green Spaces | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.2 | 6.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Weather | 4.8 | 6.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
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BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 5.2 | 6.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.1 | 6.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 5.4 | 7.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.5 | 4.4 |
| Cost of Living | 7.6 | 5.9 |
| Currency Stability | 6.3 | 8.6 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.8 | 5.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.7 | 4.7 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.6 | 5.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
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BZ
Placencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.4 | 5.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.8 | 3.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.4 | 8.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.3 | 2.7 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.9 | 5.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.5 | 2.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 2.9 | 5.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.1 | 2.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.8 | 4.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.8 | 3.3 |
| Internet Speed | 4.2 | 6.4 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.3 | 6.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
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BZ
Placencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 2.3 | 4.6 |
| Food Scene | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.4 | 6.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.2 | 4.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.4 | 3.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.3 | 4.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.8 | 4.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.6 | 6.9 |
| Political Stability | 3.9 | 7.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.7 | 7.7 |
| Visa Ease | 5.8 | 6.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.0 | 8.6 |
| Cleanliness | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.5 | 8.3 |
| Family Friendly | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| Language Barrier | 4.4 | 7.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.7 | 7.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
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BZ
Placencia
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.9 | 7.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 5.2 | 7.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
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BZ
Placencia
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Cycling | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Public Transit | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 5.9 | 6.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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GT
Livingston
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BZ
Placencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.2 | 3.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 1.9 | 3.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.3 | 7.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
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BZ
Placencia
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $53 per pair | $43 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $39 per dress | $35 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $79 per pair | $95 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
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BZ
Placencia
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $53 per month | $80 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
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BZ
Placencia
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $9.19 per ticket | $7.50 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.58 per cup | $3.75 per cup |
| Beer | $2.36 per pint | $3.00 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.94 per meal | $9.00 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $26 per meal | $60 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.91 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $3.94 per kg | $4.25 per kg |
| Bread | $1.31 per loaf | $2.25 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.31 per bottle | $1.75 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.58 per liter | $3.75 per liter |
| Rice | $1.05 per kg | $1.50 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.59 per kg | $7.25 per kg |
| Beef | $5.91 per kg | $9.00 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $18 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $197 per month | $225 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
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|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $39 per month | $20 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $26 per visit | $40 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.56 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $263 per month | $425 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $236 per month | $800 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $328 per month | $1,900 per month |
| Coworking Space | $158 per month | $225 per month |
| Coliving Space | $263 per month | $900 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
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BZ
Placencia
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $20 per month | $48 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $13 per month | $30 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $7.88 per visit | $15 per visit |
| Laundry | $3.94 per kg | $7.50 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $13 per month | $33 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $39 per month | $65 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $6.56 one-time | $20 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $33 per month | $50 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $13 per hour | $20 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $26 per month | $40 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.63 per trip | $5.00 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.92 per km | $2.00 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $46 per month | $38 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.59 per trip | $13 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.31 per liter | $6.75 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $20 per month | $40 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $39 per month | $90 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Livingston
|
BZ
Placencia
|
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|---|---|---|
| Visa & Legal Fees | $6.56 per month | $0.00 per month |