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Key statistics for expats and relocators
Data as of April 2026 · Region: Americas· Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)
Overall Score
20/100
Global Rank
#89/95
Est. Monthly Cost
$1,250
Confidence: 84%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional public-domain datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).
| Category | Affordability Index | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 54/100 | Moderate |
| Rent | 77/100 | Affordable |
| Property Purchase | 77/100 | Affordable |
| Utilities | 77/100 | Affordable |
| Transport | 65/100 | Moderate |
| Overall (composite) | 34/100 | higher = more expensive |
Sub-indexes: higher = more affordable. Overall index: higher = more expensive. Estimated solo monthly cost: $1,250 USD (calibrated so US index 82 = ~$3,000/mo).
| City | Est. Monthly Cost | Cost Index | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuintla | $1,100 | 30 | 56 |
| Quetzaltenango | $1,200 | 33 | 55 |
| Antigua | $1,400 | 38 | 54 |
| Guatemala City | $1,550 | 42 | 50 |
| Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Top Income Tax Rate | 7% |
| VAT / GST | 12% |
| Corporate Tax | 25% |
| Effective Rate at $60K | 7% |
Very low personal income tax rates.
| Gross Income (USD) | Effective Rate | Monthly Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 12% | $3,680 |
| $100,000 | 12% | $7,354 |
| $200,000 | 12% | $14,701 |
Estimated for a single-filer resident on salary income. Includes income tax + social contributions. Actual liability varies by residency status, treaties, and deductions. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte Tax Guides.
| Passport | Access Level | Max Stay (days) | Work Allowed | Nomad Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Visa-Free | 90 | No | No |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Visa-Free | 90 | No | No |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Visa-Free | 90 | No | No |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visa-Free | 90 | No | No |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Visa-Free | 90 | No | No |
Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).
| Capital | Guatemala City |
| Population | 17.6 Million |
| Currency | Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) |
| Languages | Spanish, K'iche', Q'eqchi' |
| Region | Central America |
| Timezone | CST (UTC-6) |
| English Proficiency | Low |
WhereNext. "GuatemalaRelocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/gt. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.