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
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¨π¦Canadians
- π©πͺGermans
- π«π·French
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Good for long-term stay
- +Pleasant atmosphere
Cons
- βSmaller expat scene
- βFewer corporate opportunities
- βLess dynamic environment