⚖️ City comparison

Antigua vs Guatemala City

Two cities in Guatemala, compared on what matters when you move from the US: cost, weather, safety, internet and how easy it is to stay.

The short version

They cost about the same: $1,618 vs $1,585 a month all-in.
Rent is lower in Guatemala City: $826 vs $877 for a 1-bedroom in the centre.
Both have 12 pleasant months a year.
Similar temperatures: coldest-month highs 74°F vs 73°F, hottest 81°F vs 83°F.
Residents rate Antigua safer: a safety index of 58 vs 38 out of 100 (Numbeo survey).
Internet is faster in Guatemala City: 171 vs 128 Mbps median download.
Same country, same visa and tax rules.

Measure	🇬🇹 Antigua	🇬🇹 Guatemala City
⭐ Fit score (default weights)	65	63
💰 All-in / month	≈$1,618	≈$1,585
🏠 1BR rent, centre	$877	$826
🛒 Living costs, no rent	$741	$759
☀️ Pleasant months	12	12
🌡️ Highs, coldest–hottest month	74–81°F	73–83°F
🛡️ Safety	58/100 (residents)	38/100 (residents)
📶 Internet, median download	128 Mbps	171 Mbps
🌬️ Air, PM2.5 per year	n/a	13 µg/m³
🗣️ English	Moderate (EF)	Moderate (EF)
🏥 Healthcare access (WHO)	Low	Low
👩 Women's safety & rights	Very low	Very low
🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ equality	Low	Low
✈️ Flight to the US (est.)	~2.5h to Miami	~2.5h to Miami
🕘 US work-hour overlap	7 h	7 h
🗓️ Visa-free stay (US passport)	90 days	90 days
🛂 Nomad visa	No nomad visa	No nomad visa
🧾 Tax if resident	🟡 Moderate · Mostly local income only, top 31%	🟡 Moderate · Mostly local income only, top 31%

🇬🇹 Antigua

12 best months

🇬🇹 Guatemala City

12 best months

Colour is each month's typical temperature; ticked months are the most comfortable. Full detail: Antigua climate · Guatemala City climate.

Data last updated September 7, 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost data, measured climate history, Ookla, UNODC/Numbeo safety and curated visa research