Brasov vs Guatemala City: cost of living for digital nomads

Brasov, Romania and Guatemala City, Guatemala, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.

The short version

  • Brasov and Guatemala City cost about the same per month ($1,230).
  • Brasov scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 5/10).
  • Internet is faster in Brasov: 220 Mbps typical against 110 Mbps.
  • Brasov is continental; Guatemala City is temperate.

Brasov wins 4 of the measured lines; Guatemala City wins 0.

Frequently asked questions

Which city is cheaper, Brasov or Guatemala City?

Brasov and Guatemala City cost about the same per month for a remote worker, both around $1,230.

Which city is safer, Brasov or Guatemala City?

Brasov scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 5/10 for Guatemala City.

Which has faster internet, Brasov or Guatemala City?

Brasov has faster typical internet: 220 Mbps against 110 Mbps in Guatemala City.

LineBrasovGuatemala City
Monthly total (USD)$1,230$1,230
Rent$500$500
Food$330$330
Transport$30$40
Coworking$95$95
Safety (out of 10)8/105/10
Internet (Mbps)220110
Climatecontinentaltemperate
City sizemidmetro
Settingmountaininland
Nomad score (out of 10)7/106/10

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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Brasov September 11, 2026, Guatemala City September 11, 2026.