Guatemala

Quetzaltenango

#4 Top 5 cities

A larger highland city with a more local feel, lower costs, and a smaller but real expat presence.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 18°C aΕΎ 24°C

Night: 7°C aΕΎ 12°C

Climate

A cooler highland climate with pleasant days and noticeably colder nights.

Distance to the sea

115 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • students
  • Digital nomads
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer corporate opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment