Guatemala · Americas
Guatemala City
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,230Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $830/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Guatemala.
Healthcare
Public IGSS/Ministry hospitals are underfunded and crowded, while private hospitals in Guatemala City (e.g. Herrera Llerandi, Centro Médico) offer good quality care for those who can pay.
Taxes
Residents are taxed only on Guatemalan-source income, so foreign-source income and foreign pensions are generally not taxed in Guatemala.
English
Low — English is spoken mainly by tourism and business staff in Guatemala City, Antigua and Lake Atitlán; Spanish (and 20+ Mayan languages) dominates elsewhere.
Getting in — Guatemala
Full Guatemala guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
CA-4 Tourist Stay
90 days (shared across the CA-4 region), extendable
Temporary Residence as a Student
The length of the school year or university course, extendable for the whole programme
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Guatemala City at a glance
Guatemala City, Guatemala costs about $1,230 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 41% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $500 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 110 Mbps and safety scores 5/10. Similar cities range from Oaxaca at $1,200 a month to El Tunco at $1,245.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Guatemala City
How much does it cost to live in Guatemala City?
A solo remote worker in Guatemala City, Guatemala spends an estimated $1,230 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Guatemala City?
Rent in Guatemala City is an estimated $500 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Guatemala City?
Internet in Guatemala City averages 110 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Guatemala City?
A coworking space in Guatemala City costs an estimated $95 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Guatemala City safe?
Guatemala City has a safety score of 5/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Guatemala City's nomad score?
Guatemala City scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.