Cheapest priced cityGuatemala City$1,024 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityAntigua Guatemala$1,095 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$554across 2 priced cities
Guatemala City vs the worldCheaper than 281 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signal90 days visa-free for US/Canada/UK/EU passports, but the clock is shared across the CA-4 bloc; a remote-worker residency has existed since October 2025.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Guatemala City | $1,024 | 96.6 municipio | $544 | $826 | $165 | $177 | $124 | $14 | $852 |
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| Antigua Guatemala | $1,095 | 95.4 municipio | $563 | $904 | $159 | $182 | $111 | $80 | $546 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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