Places · Guatemala
The best places to live in Guatemala
Arcadia scores 18 places in Guatemala, from Huehuetenango at about $750 a month to Antigua at about $1,250. 4 are by the sea, 12 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly temperate. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Guatemala
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 18 places Arcadia scores in Guatemala, not the whole country.
All 18 places in Guatemala
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Guatemala?
Across the 18 places Arcadia scores in Guatemala the median is about $900 a month for one person, from Huehuetenango at around $750 to Antigua at around $1,250. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Guatemala?
Huehuetenango, at about $750 a month. It is the cheapest of the 18 places Arcadia scores in Guatemala, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Guatemala has the best internet?
Antigua, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 18 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Guatemala?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Guatemala City. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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