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San Cristobal de las Casas vs Nebaj

San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico compared with Nebaj, Guatemala: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Country Mexico Guatemala
Nomad score 6.4 / 10 4.9 / 10
Cost of living $1,282 / mo $1,169 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 18° / 14°C 19° / 15°C
Air quality (AQI) 55 Moderate 32 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Average high 20°C 22.8°C
Average low 11.1°C 10.8°C
Precipitation 156 mm / mo 101 mm / mo
Sunshine 313 h / mo 315 h / mo
Humidity 76% 80%
Rain days 17 / mo 14.1 / mo
Wind speed 10.7 km/h 10.1 km/h

MX San Cristobal de las Casas · average high by month

GT Nebaj · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
US AQI 55 32
PM2.5 6.5 µg/m³ 5.7 µg/m³
PM10 6.6 µg/m³ 5.8 µg/m³
Ozone 46 µg/m³ 44 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.1 1.4
Local Payment Services 6.2 2.8
Startup Scene 3.7 1.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Air Conditioning 3.5 3.0
Green Spaces 7.1 7.7
Natural Disaster Risk 5.2 5.1
Noise Pollution 5.1 7.0
Seasonal Variety 4.0 4.0
Weather 7.1 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Mobile Network Coverage 6.9 6.0
Power Grid Reliability 6.4 5.2
Public WiFi Availability 4.7 2.7
VPN Reliability 7.5 6.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Accommodation Cost 7.7 8.4
Cost of Living 7.7 8.1
Currency Stability 6.7 6.5
Entertainment Cost 7.5 7.7
Food & Groceries 7.9 8.3
Gym Membership Cost 7.3 6.8
Transportation Cost 7.9 8.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Culture 8.3 7.6
Indoors Fun 5.9 3.1
Language Learning Opportunities 8.1 4.7
Local Experiences & Tours 8.3 7.0
Nightlife 6.1 2.1
Outdoors & Nature 8.4 8.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Nomad Events & Meetups 6.5 1.1
Nomad Friendly 7.8 2.9
Online Community Presence 6.2 1.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Cafes with WiFi 7.1 3.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.5 1.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.8 2.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.1 1.2
Internet Speed 6.2 4.5
Local SIM Card Availability 7.7 5.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Fitness Facilities 5.4 2.4
Food Scene 7.5 4.3
Healthy Food Options 7.4 3.9
Yoga Studios 7.2 1.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Healthcare 6.4 4.2
Healthcare Affordability 8.3 8.3
Healthcare Quality 5.4 3.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 4.1 0.7
Ease of Business Registration 3.6 3.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.9 3.4
Freedom of Speech 5.8 5.4
Political Stability 5.5 4.8
Tax Friendliness 5.5 5.9
Visa Ease 7.3 6.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Air Quality 6.0 8.4
Cleanliness 5.5 5.5
Environmental Quality 6.9 8.0
Family Friendly 6.3 6.1
Language Barrier 4.9 3.4
Work-Life Balance 7.8 6.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Female Friendly 7.1 5.6
Racial Tolerance 6.7 5.5
Safety 7.0 6.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Airport Connectivity 4.3 1.9
Cycling 2.9 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 6.0 3.6
Public Transit 4.1 2.8
Ride-sharing Services 2.5 0.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.5 1.6
Walkability 7.7 6.2

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Coworking Quality 4.7 1.0
Freelance Ecosystem 4.4 1.9
Networking Opportunities 5.3 2.0
Remote Job Opportunities 3.8 1.9
Time Zone Favorability 6.7 7.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Jeans $37 per pair $33 per pair
Summer Dress $29 per dress $24 per dress
Running Shoes $57 per pair $66 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Dining Out $86 per month $26 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Cinema Ticket $4.58 per ticket $5.26 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Coffee $2.29 per cup $1.05 per cup
Beer $2.00 per pint $1.97 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.72 per meal $4.60 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $34 per meal $26 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.87 per meal $5.91 per meal
Apples $2.29 per kg $1.58 per kg
Bread $1.43 per loaf $0.66 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.69 per bottle $0.79 per bottle
Milk $1.26 per liter $1.31 per liter
Rice $1.14 per kg $1.05 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.72 per kg $4.60 per kg
Beef $10 per kg $6.57 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $11 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Groceries $172 per month $118 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Health Insurance $46 per month $13 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Doctor Visit (GP) $29 per visit $20 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.72 per purchase $4.60 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Housing $200 per month $158 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $286 per month $236 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $687 per month $788 per month
Coworking Space $200 per month $105 per month
Coliving Space $458 per month $460 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Internet & Mobile $23 per month $20 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Leisure Activities $29 per month $13 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Haircut $8.58 per visit $5.26 per visit
Laundry $4.01 per kg $3.94 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Mobile Plan $11 per month $13 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $29 per month $33 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $8.58 one-time $6.57 one-time
Gym Membership $26 per month $26 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $11 per hour $11 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Transportation $34 per month $33 per month
Taxi Start $1.43 per trip $1.97 per trip
Taxi per km $0.57 per km $0.66 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $23 per month $20 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.43 per trip $4.60 per trip
Gasoline $1.26 per liter $1.12 per liter
Scooter Rental $17 per month $13 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
MX San Cristobal de las Casas GT Nebaj
Utilities $40 per month $33 per month