🇬🇹 Mexico & Central America
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Mexico & Central America ≈ Partly estimated
Guatemala's capital. Thin sample (25 contributors) — monthly budgets and taxi rate unavailable
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Guatemala City climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 84,352 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 160 Mbps | 32.7 Mbps | 12 ms | 77,709 |
| Mobile | 168 Mbps | 35.5 Mbps | 16 ms | 6,643 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 7.624 GTQ, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | — | — |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | — | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | — | — |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $853 | GTQ 6,500 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $827 | GTQ 6,302 |
| 1BR outside center | $544 | GTQ 4,150 |
| 3BR city center | $1,547 | GTQ 11,794 |
| 3BR outside center | $819 | GTQ 6,241 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $189 | GTQ 1,445 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $101 | GTQ 773 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $6.82 | GTQ 52.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $50.18 | GTQ 383 |
| Fast food combo | $7.80 | GTQ 59.50 |
| Beef (per lb) | $6.04 | GTQ 46.03 |
| Taxi (per mile) | — | — |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $77 | GTQ 586 |
| Phone plan / mo | $30 | GTQ 228 |
| Internet / mo | $49 | GTQ 373 |
| Gym membership / mo | $40 | GTQ 301 |
| Cinema ticket | $6.43 | GTQ 49.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $341 | GTQ 2,600 |
| International school / yr | $6,698 | GTQ 51,067 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $27,537 | GTQ 209,950 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Guatemala
Country-level research that applies to living in Guatemala City — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo