At a glance
 GT
Xela
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GT
Lake Atitlán
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Guatemala |
| Nomad score | 6.1 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,997 / mo | $2,160 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 18° / 9°C | 23° / 18°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 92 Moderate | 90 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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GT
Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 18°C | 22.8°C |
| Average low | 9.2°C | 15.9°C |
| Precipitation | 199 mm / mo | 208 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 304 h / mo | 310 h / mo |
| Humidity | 84% | 80% |
| Rain days | 22.6 / mo | 19.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 10 km/h | 10.7 km/h |
GT
Xela · average high by month
J 18
F 18
M 19
A 18
M 18
J 18
J 18
A 18
S 18
O 18
N 18
D 18
GT
Lake Atitlán · 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 23
D 23
Air quality
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| US AQI | 92 | 90 |
| PM2.5 | 27.7 µg/m³ | 26.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 27.9 µg/m³ | 26.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 11 µg/m³ | 13 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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GT
Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Startup Scene | 3.7 | 3.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Air Conditioning | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Green Spaces | 6.3 | 8.7 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.2 | 4.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Weather | 7.5 | 7.7 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.5 | 6.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Currency Stability | 7.0 | 6.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.0 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Culture | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.6 | 3.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 8.9 | 7.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Nightlife | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.9 | 9.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.0 | 5.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.7 | 6.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| Internet Speed | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.8 | 7.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.4 | 4.4 |
| Food Scene | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.9 | 7.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.4 | 8.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Healthcare | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.2 | 4.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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GT
Lake Atitlán
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Political Stability | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Visa Ease | 6.7 | 7.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Air Quality | 5.7 | 7.4 |
| Cleanliness | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| Family Friendly | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Language Barrier | 5.2 | 4.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 8.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Female Friendly | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.2 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 6.6 | 7.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Airport Connectivity | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Cycling | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.2 | 4.1 |
| Public Transit | 4.7 | 3.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 4.6 | 1.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Walkability | 6.5 | 5.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Coworking Quality | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.6 | 7.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Jeans | $55 per pair | $46 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $36 per dress | $37 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $98 per pair | $94 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Dining Out | $78 per month | $59 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Cinema Ticket | $5.87 per ticket | $5.87 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Coffee | $2.87 per cup | $2.87 per cup |
| Beer | $2.35 per pint | $2.61 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.57 per meal | $5.87 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $42 per meal | $39 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.18 per meal | $7.18 per meal |
| Apples | $2.15 per kg | $2.35 per kg |
| Bread | $1.83 per loaf | $1.96 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.11 per bottle | $1.04 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.50 per liter | $1.63 per liter |
| Rice | $1.24 per kg | $1.17 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.26 per kg | $6.26 per kg |
| Beef | $8.48 per kg | $9.79 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Groceries | $235 per month | $209 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Xela
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GT
Lake Atitlán
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $20 per month | $16 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $46 per visit | $46 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.83 per purchase | $5.87 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Housing | $287 per month | $287 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $411 per month | $496 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $927 per month | $1,109 per month |
| Coworking Space | $124 per month | $150 per month |
| Coliving Space | $548 per month | $718 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Internet & Mobile | $33 per month | $20 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Leisure Activities | $39 per month | $20 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Haircut | $8.48 per visit | $7.83 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.22 per kg | $1.30 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Mobile Plan | $20 per month | $21 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $50 per month | $55 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $9.79 one-time | $6.52 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $39 per month | $36 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $16 per hour | $12 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Xela
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Lake Atitlán
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| Transportation | $39 per month | $39 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.26 per trip | $1.30 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.30 per km | $1.96 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $26 per month | $46 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.87 per trip | $8.48 per trip |
| Gasoline | $4.50 per liter | $4.50 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $18 per month | $18 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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GT
Xela
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GT
Lake Atitlán
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| Utilities | $46 per month | $46 per month |