At a glance
 MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
|
 GT
Quetzaltenango
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Nomad score | 6.4 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,282 / mo | $2,036 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 18° / 14°C | 15° / 12°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 55 Moderate | 85 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 20°C | 18°C |
| Average low | 11.1°C | 9.2°C |
| Precipitation | 156 mm / mo | 199 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 313 h / mo | 304 h / mo |
| Humidity | 76% | 84% |
| Rain days | 17 / mo | 22.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 10.7 km/h | 10 km/h |
MX
San Cristobal de las Casas · average high by month
J 19
F 20
M 22
A 23
M 22
J 20
J 20
A 20
S 19
O 19
N 18
D 18
GT
Quetzaltenango · 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
Air quality
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 55 | 85 |
| PM2.5 | 6.5 µg/m³ | 20.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 6.6 µg/m³ | 20.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 46 µg/m³ | 49 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.2 | 5.0 |
| Startup Scene | 3.7 | 3.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Green Spaces | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Weather | 7.1 | 6.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.9 | 7.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Currency Stability | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.9 | 7.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.9 | 4.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 8.1 | 8.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Nightlife | 6.1 | 4.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.4 | 8.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 6.5 | 4.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.8 | 6.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 6.2 | 3.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Internet Speed | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 7.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Food Scene | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.4 | 5.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.2 | 5.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.4 | 5.9 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.4 | 5.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Political Stability | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.5 | 6.8 |
| Visa Ease | 7.3 | 6.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Cleanliness | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Family Friendly | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Language Barrier | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.8 | 7.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.1 | 6.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 6.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Cycling | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Public Transit | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Walkability | 7.7 | 5.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.7 | 7.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $37 per pair | $46 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $29 per dress | $37 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $57 per pair | $89 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $86 per month | $78 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.58 per ticket | $5.87 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.29 per cup | $2.87 per cup |
| Beer | $2.00 per pint | $2.35 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.72 per meal | $5.87 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $34 per meal | $39 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.87 per meal | $7.18 per meal |
| Apples | $2.29 per kg | $2.15 per kg |
| Bread | $1.43 per loaf | $1.83 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.69 per bottle | $1.11 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.26 per liter | $1.76 per liter |
| Rice | $1.14 per kg | $1.21 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.72 per kg | $5.48 per kg |
| Beef | $10 per kg | $9.79 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $172 per month | $235 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
|
GT
Quetzaltenango
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $46 per month | $20 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $29 per visit | $46 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.72 per purchase | $7.83 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
|
GT
Quetzaltenango
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $200 per month | $287 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $286 per month | $411 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $687 per month | $809 per month |
| Coworking Space | $200 per month | $137 per month |
| Coliving Space | $458 per month | $548 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $23 per month | $33 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $29 per month | $33 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $8.58 per visit | $8.48 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.01 per kg | $5.87 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
|
GT
Quetzaltenango
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $11 per month | $20 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $29 per month | $50 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.58 one-time | $9.79 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $26 per month | $42 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $11 per hour | $13 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $34 per month | $39 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.43 per trip | $2.61 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.57 per km | $1.30 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $23 per month | $33 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.43 per trip | $5.22 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.26 per liter | $4.50 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $17 per month | $16 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Cristobal de las Casas
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GT
Quetzaltenango
|
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $40 per month | $46 per month |